Little John as "Little John"

After we had Harker's Halloween costume all figured out and ready, he popped it on me that he needed to dress up for his literature class. They had to sign up to come as a character from a book they had read and he signed up for Little John (second in command of the Merry Men) from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. He told me that he was going to get a grade for a speech he needs to make and also for dressing up. I am not one to procrastinate but this I put off simply because I had no idea what to do. After a trip to GoodWill and WalMart today, this is what we came up with. I am happy to have it finished and the best part is that Harker loves it. His speech is written and it is most clever. My favorite part is, "I have an adjective in my name that does not adequately describe me." It is so fun to see him growing up.

FHE Activity

The activity for FHE this week was pumpkin carving. This year the kids all had their own. Brad helped Natalie and Nathan but the big boys carved solo. They loved it of course, and Nathan has taken many breaks throughout the day to chat with his.

Halloween Party 2012

 

We held our annual kids Halloween party yesterday. We had 11 kids and played all kinds of games and had all kinds of fun. I really enjoyed watching the kids get excited but my favorite part was watching Brad playing DJ for the pass the pumpkin game. It was pretty hilarious watching him grove to Justin Bieber and teasing the kids with when he would stop the music. Then he made all the kids get up and have a dance party before they could collect their prizes. We are thankful to have kids that allow us more opportunities to be goofy and store up many great memories.

Ninja Power!

Little Miss Dorothy

A Ninja came early to make sure everything was ready for the party.

Dynamite!

Mummy Rap

Donut on a String

Every year the best part for the kids is always hide and seek in the dark.

Corn dogs and Bingo

Trunk or Treat 2012

Ninja Nathan

Brave Natalie

Harry Hyrum

Nocturnal Harker

 Julius & Cleo

Info and Thoughts

Info: I checked my kids out of school an hour early today. They were so excited because they "NEVER" get checked out early. They were so jolly and thought themselves all kind of lucky until I told them I was taking them to get their flu shots.

Thought: I am such a mean mother! HA! HA! HA! Actually, I did take them to Sonic for ice cream so I guess I am not that mean. Harker said it was worth it.

Info: Brad got set apart Sunday as the Second Counselor in the Bishopric.

Thought:  Man, I really need to get him some new shoes and some new white shirts!

Info: I went to the dermatologist this week and among other things he referred me to a vascular surgeon for my varicose veins.

Thought: I am getting old and that six hour train ride in Poland to the Czech border where I had to stand the whole way might not have been worth it.

Info: I spent six hours at the ER yesterday with my sister as she was having esophageal spasms.

Thought:  I was so sorry for her and the wait was not fun but I am so thankful it was not me in pain this time!

Hyrum's Field Trip

Hyrum got a digital camera for Christmas that I am very protective of and hardly let him use. He asked if he could take it on a field trip to El Morro National Monument. I relented and told him that it was a good opportunity to be responsible. He had a great time and was so excited to show me his pictures. Not only did he bring the camera back but my little photographer did a great job!

Grandma Martin's Blog 1984

I finished typing another of my Grandma Martin's journals this week. I just added a couple of pictures to the blog and I thought I would put them on my blog as well.

Grandpa and Grandma Martin
Heber Bruce and Virginia Nell Martin

Children from left to right (youngest to oldest)
Steve, Tony, Neva, Randy, Larry, Charlie, Johnnie, Patsy, Audrey, Bruce

Heber Martin Family

Bowling Bash

The bowling alley near our home requires you to be at least six years old to bowl. So as you can imagine Natalie has been on a mission for the last two months to get me to take her now that she is six.

Brad had a few days off so we took the kids after school this week. We all had a good time but Natalie was especially excited.

Natalie thought I should use a girly ball.

Nathan still has a couple years to go but he was more than content to eat Cheetos and watch everyone.