Turkey Day

Emily put on her first Thanksgiving Dinner Yesterday, and it turned out great!
The turkey turned out good, and was done on time - despite the roaster over blowing a breaker at one point. We invited the local Jackson clan, and had to borrow some tables and chairs to accommodate everyone. We had good food and a good time.
(As you might notice - Grandpa and Becca enjoyed their seats at the end of the table nearest the TV, so they could watch football while they ate!)

I've heard that there is something in Turkey that makes you tired. Judging from the pictures below, I think that there is something in Stephanie's baby George that enhances that effect.

George and Grandpa Jackson

George and Carlos

First Lost Tooth

Tyler Lost His First Tooth!

I was a little surprised when Tyler complained that his tooth was "clicking." It turned out that the clicking was his loose tooth shifting positions and rubbing against his top teeth when he bit down. I waited to pull until Tyler didn't complain about it hurting when it wiggled. I used my dad's trick of using dental floss to tie a slip not around the tooth, counted to 3, and pulled both ends of the dental floss tight. Tyler was very brave, and excited when he woke up the next morning to find 50 cents from the Tooth Fairy. It's kind of funny when he smiles, because the gap from his missing tooth almost lines up with the gap between his to front teeth.

Fall Fun

The boys had their first opportunity to play in the leaves recently.

Compare to Last Year

Pumpkins and Bum-kins

We grew some pumpkins in our garden. One pumpkin started growing in the middle of the chain-link fence. We called it our Bum-kin for reasons you can guess.

Other Jack-O-Lanterns

Halloween

Halloween got pass over on our blog because Spencer's wedding cam right after it. Emily didn't want to go back and do a late Halloween post, so I'm doing it.

Tyler had fun dressing up for school

We took the boys to our ward's Trunk-Or-Treat

Noah had everybody smitten by his cuteness

I dressed up for work, and won a Home Depot gift card for "Most Creative Costume"

Our Jackson 5

Fun Wedding Moments

Sisters

We are happy to have Emily as a new part of our family. I now have three sisters!

Reception Flowers

I found out it was hard to be both in the wedding party and do the flowers. But we made it ....barely. The reception was beautiful and I was excited that the bride liked everything!

Spencer and Emily's Wedding

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This is what we got all dressed up for! My little brother married.......can't believe it!

How can you not love this photo? Here is Rex and Noah dressed for the temple. They are so cute. I see more of Rex in Noah everyday. I like to tease him and call Noah "mini Rex".

The boys have missed aunt Amber since her move to Vegas. They are pen pals most of the time, but have really enjoyed their time with her since she came to visit for the wedding.

KINDERGARTEN

Here is a fun shot of Rex, Tyler, and I at the good young age of 5 all starting kindergarten. Do you see any resemblance? Wow, if you ask me Tyler looks a whole lot older! Tyler loves school and is proud that his teacher calls him a "Smart Cookie" .

Hee Haw Family

We got to go to Hee Haw Farms for family home evening. The boys had fun and lots of laughs. Especially when they were catching chickens and staring at a monster pig.

Fall in the Canyon

Mommy's boys. She loves them!

We took a walk through Provo canyon as the colors started to turn. My boys love their daddy as you can tell.

Noah having fun!!!

Noah is now learning to use the mouse on the computer. He is always so happy that it makes our home brighter than before.

Each of my Boys are adorable (as you can see). But each one is very special. Tyler always bigger than anyone his age is so willing to love it amazes me. Isaak means " he laugheth" which has always embodied who Ikey is. He is very gabby...and always has been. Noah is my "Red". Though his hair is a surprise to me his big smile is what warms my heart. They all love life so much that I am in awe. Boy I love my 3 little sweethearts and their father.

Round 1

Tyler and Isaak decided that markers were fun on skin as well as paper. So I scrubbed them down in the tub and then.....

Round 2

After a bath they decided to play outside. After a few minutes they called mommy to show her what they were doing to Noah. I wasn't sure what happened exactly, but it was time for another bath and a time out!