BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY

Jordyn Rolls Over...

Sisterly Love & Update

Here are some pics of the girls that I have taken in the past month. Jenna is definitely Momma's Little Helper. She is such a Mother's Hen.... any time she goes by Jordyn, she has to stop, kiss, tickle, LOVE ON, Jordyn.... Jenna is also so good about remembering to take Chloe out to go potty. Now if only I could teach her how to keep her room cleaned up...

Joey, she just keeps me running. Potty training isn't really going... Joey finds that it is easier, to just take of her own dirty (number 1 and/or 2) diaper, wipe herself and then even put diaper rash ointment on herself and then she even tries to get a new diaper on... it is at that point she comes and gets me.....hmm hmm, wouldn't it be easier to just go on the potty?????

Gillian is busy with school, gymnastics and Drama Club. They are all going really well for her. Her and the neighbor girls have been so busy afterschool, building their "Webkinz" Clubhouse out of old boxes..... needless to say, the clubhouse keeps getting bigger, and more and more boxes are ending up in the garage... (Oh, and for those of you who don't know, Webkinz are a stuffed animal, that has a special code, the kids can log onto the internet and do all sorts of fun things in this Webkinz world)

Jordyn just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I can't believe how fast they grow. She is just a happy baby and she gives out the biggest smiles... She hasn't rolled over yet, but she is so close.

The weather here is turning cold fast. The leaves are rapidly changing colors and falling from the trees. The mountains have quite a bit of Termination Dust on them. I think it will snow here in just a couple of weeks. It has still been raining lots. So of course all these changes mean runny noses and colds for the kids.

I am constantly on the go... dropping off or picking up kids for/from school and their activities and any other appts we may have..... It's been tough trying to keep up with everything... I would say, the house is getting the most neglect... but hey, we are surviving....

We miss Tim so much and as you can tell by the Counters, we are looking forward to seeing him in January for 2 weeks, but most importantly for him to come home in May 2009.

Love to all

GRANDMA SLICK'S VISIT

All good things must come to an end.
It was great having Grandma Slick here for a month. The kids all got lots of snuggle time with Grandma, especially Jordyn. She just melts into Grandma's arms. The extra set of helping hands was wonderful. Arleen was here from Aug 15th to Sept 14th. She actually flew up to Alaska with Gillian & Joey, 10 days before I arrived. Gillian started school on Aug 18th. Once I got back on Aug 26th, I took advantage of having Mom here, and tried to take care of as many things as possible (as you can tell from some previous entries.) The last week that mom was here, the leaves were really changing colors and there was even a bit of Termination Dust on the Mtn. tops. Having the "HomeTown Girl" Sarah Palin, running for Vice-Pres, sure has stirred things up around town.... Its great to see all the local support. Here are a few extra pics....

SLEEPING BEAUTIES

CHECK OUT THESE "SLEEPING BEAUTIES"

The Rolls of Jordyn

She definitely isn't missing any meals!!!! Need I say more????

SWIMMING LESSONS

Jenna and Joey are taking swimming lessons 2 mornings a week. They are having so much fun and doing really well. Joey has made great improvements since the first lesson when she wouldn't even get off the step. Jenna's back float has great form.

Jordyn having Cereal

Sept 10, 2008 I am getting so big!!!! Milk just isn't enough for this gorgous rolly polly body of mine. I finally convinced Mommy to feed me Cereal!!! ITS SO YUMMY!!!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PICTURES, BUT MAKE SURE YOU WATCH MY VIDEO!!!!!

Jenna 1st Day of School

Jenna started back to Preschool the end of August. She goes Monday and Wednesday afternoons to Primary Performing Arts Academy. She also gets Dance and Tumbling there. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, she goes to Swanson Elementary where she attends Preschool and also receives speech therapy there. Next year Jenna will be in Kindergarten... where does the time go....
(Oh, I have to scan Gillian's 1st day of school pics in, but once I get those done, I will post them)

Jordyn's Quilt

My mom has made quilts for all of the Grandkids. Well, I had her do something a little different for Jordyn's.

FALL CHORES

Well, I figured that since mom was leaving on Sunday, I best get some Fall Chores done outside. Especially since I probably wouldn't get to them and the next thing I know it will be cold and snow. I got the Garage cleaned out, so I can fit both vehicles in there. I mowed the lawn and winter fertilized it. I Cleaned out the shed so I could get the summer stuff put away... washed out the sandbox,lawn furniture and cleaned up the lawn mower. I also pressure washed the front porch and front side of the house and driveway. Mom and I moved the lawn swing up onto the porch to help protect it from the winter weather. I worked hard all day long, but I got it all done. Tim I hope you are proud of me!!!!

Gina & Mark's Wedding

August 23, 2008 was a beautiful and highly anticipated day. My friend Gina got married in Minneapolis, MN. Gina is one of my closest friends from college at UND. There is a group of 5 of us girls from college and we all made it for the big event and had a wonderful time catching up with each other. A great time was had by all. Here are some pics from the weekend!!! CONGRATULATIONS GINA & MARK!!!!

NEW FAMILY ADDITION

Isn't she cute. Chloe has joined the Galloway Family. She is 9 weeks old and weighs about 2 lbs. She is 3/4 Shih Tzu 1/4 Yorkie. She should mature to about 6 lbs. To give you an idea on size, Wicket weighs 11 lbs. The kids are absolutely loving her and are really doing good with taking her out to potty and play. She is doing very well in the PottyTraining department. Wicket is tolerating her, letting Chloe know who is in charge, but I think she likes having Chloe run after her. Check out Gillian's face in the first picture... her chin just about hit the ground and she was literally speechless for once!!!!

MEET BURB

Since our family size increased, the need for a bigger vehicle did too. After a couple days of shopping and lots of phone calls and emails back and forth with Tim, we purchased a NEW 2008 Suburban.... it had 18 miles when I took it on a test drive. We are all pretty excited. We named it "BIG BURB"

LITTLE MISS TALKATIVE

Jordyn wants us all to know, that she may be the 4th child, but she isn't going to sit back in a corner..... she wants to be heard.