Season of Changes

While the weather is changing with each new day, so is Weston. We've (I've) been starting Weston on some "Big Boy" transitions lately. Instead of taking them one at a time, I seem to do them all at once. Yesterday, Seth and I went to Farmer's Market to find some cinnamon rolls and had no such luck, so we went and got doughnuts at WINCO. After doughnuts, we headed to Shopko in Pullman to look at a toddler bed for Weston. I've had my eye on it for awhile, but have been waiting for it to go on sale. Well, they had one left and it went on sale today, so we bought it and I'll take the receipt back this next week to get my discount. We brought the bed home and Weston helped Seth set it up. He really loved it until it was time to actually sleep in it. I have been chatting with some of my friends about different ways to do the big transition from crib to bed and I attempted the Super Nanny technique of sitting next to the bed and placing Weston back in everytime he got back out but not talking to him when I did it. Well, that drove the both of us completely nuts and I ended up cutting the tips of his binki's because he was throwing them all around the room. That didn't do any good, so we ended up watching Curious George and both falling asleep in our big yellow chair while Seth was at the U of I football game. Last night, was Weston's first night in the bed and he finally fell asleep at 11:00pm on the couch watching Curious George while I finished up my primary lessons and wrote my talk. So, I pretty much gave up until this afternoon. When we came home from church, we played a little and then Seth put him in his bed with a little ball that we also bought this weekend, and he actually stayed. I was so excited. Too bad Weston is standing at his door crying as I type this story. He actually just got quiet so we'll see if he's asleep in his bed or on his floor, or playing with his toys.
That's about all I'm up to-helping Weston figure life out right now. I'm offically 31 weeks prego today, so I'm excited about that. Seth is enjoying school. He is taking an anatomy class that keeps him busy and learning a lot. I've actually enjoyed learning some of it too. Can anyone name the 11 systems of the body. I'll give you a hint: "Run Mrs. Lidec."
Next time I take some pictures, I'll post them for all y'alls.
Peace Out.

Fall has come to Provo too

Well, what's new here? Last week I looked up on Y mountain and the leaves on the maples have started turning red. I thought it was a little early because it was still Aug. but now that it's Sept. I guess it's ok. The chill in the air has been nice for work but it still gets rather warm in the afternoon. Kelly is liking her new jobs but the new experience has been a bit scary. One of her biggest problems is getting her Asian (mostly Korean) students to believe what she tells them. After talking to many friends she has learned that age plays a major part in their social hierarchy and respect system. The fact that Kelly is the same age as some of her students (and looks younger than most) has led to her Korean students arguing about the definition of English words with her and telling her what she should be teaching in class. All kinds of fun stuff for a first time teacher. Mom, she may need some hints.
I don't know if any of you have seen on the news but there was a girl from BYU that went missing last week and they've been looking all over for her, especially around Bridal Veil Falls (that's where they found her bike). We joined the search effort this morning and were assigned an area off of Timpview Dr. in north Provo. We knocked on some doors, searched some fields and our group came up with one or two leads. While we were at church this afternoon they found her body at the base of a cliff out by the falls. It appears she went for a hike and fell off of a cliff. So far they don't suspect foul play.
So the blog has been a little slow these days. Any reason? Matt, Lacey where have you guys been?

I Spy

This one may be a little more "Challenge"-ing.

P.S. Lisa is making Spudnuts.

LIfe of a Tent

Not too much new on the picture front, so I thought I would add this picture from the first day of school. Les told the kids that if they took a serious picture, they could take a silly picture. I wonder how the silly picture turned out.

Labor day has come and gone. It was one of the few times I haven't had a big side project lined up. We spent the weekend getting caught up around the house and yard. We slept out in the back yard in our tent on Friday night. The kids then decided that they would destroy the tent and threw Tyler through the front door. Later Aimee finished off the tent with a rip in the roof. It was sad to throw away the old tent in the trash. I thought about all the fun trips we had with that tent. Les found us a new 11 man tent at Goodwill for $10.00. We set it up and it seems perfect except for one split fiberglass pole. I think I can spring for a new pole section. We will have to see what new adventures lay in wait for this tent.

That's about it for this week. Kevin, good luck with the new job! Mom and Dad, looking forward to seeing you in few weeks.

Brant

I always wait until after I write the blog to insert the title.

One more week of landscaping. This Friday I put away the carharts and t-shirts and don the Dockers. I went in to work on Saturday to finish a few items. The boys went with me. Erik showed up and helped me give them rides on the machines: skid steer, trencher, compactor.

Lisa put Elder Bednar's last conference talk into practice yesterday by pickling some cucumbers. Do you pickle pickles?

The air finally had a crisp in it today. Fall is just around the corner. I think I anticipate it like you do, Mom.

We're looking forward to Mom and Dad's visit at the end of the month. Dad and brothers, would you like to attend the priesthood session together? Lisa wants me to ask what time you're coming in on Saturday? Do you need us to pick you up? Lisa needs to accompany at a baptism but I'll be available.

Travis and Kelly, how's the weather in Utah. I loved autumn in the Utah Valley, especially on the Saturdays when we did tree work or helped Grandpa Jacobs.