Harvest Dinner

Sunday night was Harvest Dinner night at our church. There was very excellent food. Etta on the other hand, was not very excited about the food. Thankfully Jonah was there to save the day!

Here Jonah, have MORE turkey! [Christine made the comment that this picture will be included in their wedding slide show.]



And it just wouldn't be "church" if we didn't get to play together a little bit.



Domino's - under Bob's supervision



[Today when I dropped Etta off at Christine's she exclaimed, "Onah!" after she saw him when we went in. !!! Very exciting times. She has been saying "boys" for quite awhile, but I must say this is progress. And considering that Noah even called Jonah "Noah" for a long time...=)]

Smart Girl

As I said before, last week we did "naked-from-the-waist-down" potty training. It hasn't been super warm in Lewiston and I tend to keep our house cooler. I think that Etta may have been a bit chilly. (In my defense, I did turn the thermostat up a bit...) She knows that when we read books in her room in the rocking chair we usually cover up with a blanket. Guess what she wanted to do all week?

Ree, mama. Mo boos.



[She is naked under that blanket]

I'm a big girl!

One morning Etta was adamant about getting her bowl of Cheerios. And a spoon. And up in the big chair at the big table. And just when I thought that she should be settled... she wanted a napkin. And with that, she was set. She didn't even really want to eat the Cheerios. Just pretend.

This is how the big girls eat.



Cheese!



Got my napkin right here, can wipe my hands...



And look mom - No pants! That's right. We started (naked from the waist down) potty training this week. I know that it sounds crazy. But it has actually gone pretty well. One week down and I haven't gone crazy yet!

Fall!

It is fall again! We have been waiting for *most* of our front leaves to fall before we start raking. This morning was beautiful so we took the opportunity to head outside.

Yay! Leaves!



Cheese!



Crunch



I see you daddy!



I'm outta here

Riding in Cars with Boys

Well, not quite IN cars...I guess a better title would be, "Playing with Cars with Boys". (Jonah had been playing with them, until he decided he didn't want to share...rough times when you are 3.)

Driving cars while making car noises is one of the things that Etta has picked up from the boys. She will drive cars everywhere. On windows, couches, tables, the floor. But it's not just limited to cars. She also drives her Cheerios on her high chair tray. Pretty fun.

It's amazing to watch the transformation from tiny, immobile baby to walking, talking, driving toddler. I am truly enjoying the ride.

Noah, let's drive the car this way.



Yeah Etta, then we can drive it over here.

MT Grandma and Gramps

Always an enjoyable time when visiting Montana Grandma and Gramps!

American Gothic: Part III



American Gothic: Part II

UI Homecoming 2009

This Saturday was Halloween as well as UI Homecoming. My parents came for a visit and of course a whirlwind weekend ensued. I definitely did NOT get as many pictures as I would have liked...boo...but we did have a terrific time!

For a picture of Etta in her costume click here:

Halloween 2009

Tailgating with the Davis', Rice's and Wicks'. Bein' cheesy for the camera



Close up cheesyness



Enjoying the view from the top. Even if it was a little windy



Taking in the pregame magic with Ba-ba Ed



Lots of bands, lots of kids, lots of fun