She's Here!

Our little angel was born on November 24. She came just in time to remind us how truly blessed we are. We were so happy she was healthy and strong. We were able to come home from the hospital on Thanksgiving day and even got to enjoy a Turkey dinner prepared by my mom and Aunt K-Rae. We are all doing well.

Waiting...

So we are waiting...waiting for this baby to come. My mom has been here for several days which has been fun, and productive. But also reminds me of why she is here, to help me with the baby. I am still a few days away from my due date, but having the other three early has set some expectations. My feet look like they belong to Shrek and I'm all out of Mylanta to help with the heartburn and I don't want to go and buy more since it will go away once the baby is born. So baby if you are listening we are ready and waiting.

An Apostle

We had Stake conference this weekend where we were privileged to have Elder Christofferson attend. This morning Letty decided that she wanted to write him a letter which we thought he may or may not get depending on circumstances. We were fortunate that when we got there he was on the stand with the Stake Presidency so T-man took her up to deliver the letter. He talked to her for a minute and shook her hand. After they came back and sat down we saw him open and read it and then they all chuckled. The letter simply said her name and age and something to the affect that she was excited to hear him speak and was wondering what it would be about, followed by a picture. I hope she remembers this special moment and the spirit that came along with it. It is so fun to have such a personal experience with the people you only get to see on TV.

On a very non religious note here are a few pics from Halloween:

On Saturday we went and Trick-or-Treated in downtown Summit which was fun but crowded and then they had a parade you could walk in which after a bit Gracie fell asleep on T's shoulders.


Pumpkin carving - We ended up with a Dora pumpkin and a happy face. This year was the first time in our history that we've had some animal chewing on our pumkins. T-man cut a very large nose for a happy face pumpkin to hide the animal bites. After we carved them and set them on the porch, the next morning, something had nibbled around the eye brow. Two days later they completely chewed through one of our smaller ones, kind of crazy. Though we long suspected bunnies, our neighbor spotted squirrels chewing on their pumpkins.

So you can see Dora, somehow we didn't end up with a still shot of Mr. happy face.
Some pictures I took while enjoying our fall weather which has quickly turned chilly. We LOVE fall around here.

Our baby

Happy 4th Birthday Isaac! We love you! Letty was telling her friends at school this morning that it was your Birthday. We can't help but wonder what life would be like with you around, we feel the void. The girls are excited to make cookies later and remember that today was a special day. A day that you blessed our lives forever.

Just in time...

After loosing tooth #2 Letty can now be a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, at least we keep calling her one.




Gracie had lots of fun at Old Navy the other day trying on all kinds of slippers, it was hard to pull her away from this activity.

Early Halloween

We had our ward Halloween party last night. It was a full house! There were games, dinner, and a hallway "trunk or treat." Here are the kiddos in their costumes.




A lady bug, a dragonfly, and a baby jack-o-lantern
The hallway of candy

We spent Saturday at home for a change playing clean up. After renting a carpet cleaner T-man cleaned the carpets upstairs (we are trying to eliminate possible allergies), I vacuumed the car and cleaned windows. It was also my Dad's birthday yesterday. Happy Day Dad! The last trip we took to CA my parents shared their conversion stories, something I have pondered since. I am grateful for the legacy they started in our family. For them being stalwart members of the Church despite challenges and adversity. Thanks for all of your hard work.

Can't get enough

We can't get enough fall around here. The weather has been so nice and crisp. These pictures are from a recent play group trip to a apple/pumpkin farm. The kids enjoyed the giant pumpkins and the 20 minute hayride that dropped us off at the patch and hay maze. Good times!




T-man enjoyed a quick trip to BYU a week ago, part of American Express campus recruiting. On his flight home I received word that Grandpa Lovell passed away. We were sad the hear the news but it was also a relief since his poor body was suffering, he was 91. So T came home for one day and flew back to Utah to then head up to Idaho where all of his siblings were able to gather for the funeral. I was sad not to go but stayed behind with the kids.

T-man's comments:
My grandpa's funeral was a great family reunion. He left a strong legacy, 8 children, all active in the church, 48 grand children and 96 (soon to be 99) great grandchildren. His father died young and still in his teens to took over the family farm and put his siblings through college. He knew and loved many people through his church service in Idaho and Texas. At least a dozen times as I have met people in various locations, I have been asked if I was related to my grandfather. Each individual would then go on to praise him and tell of how he blessed their life and gave them wise counsel.

The past 10 years his ability to communicate was severely limited from a stroke and while I will dearly miss seeing him, I acknowledge his passing as a mercy from the Lord, especially since his wife is already on the other side. We love you Grandpa!