I HATE DIAL-UP INTERNET!!

I never update my blog any more. This is striclty because dial-up internet sucks. It takes at least an hour to upload five pictures......and no, I'm not exaggerating. So, I have to start the upload and go do something else. I generally don't have the patience for this, so I don't bother. So, this blog post is a definite fruit basket of information. I have more to post, but it will definitely have to happen later. I'm not doing any more today. Can't stand it. All of these pics are from stuff that happened in September.

Haylee and her cousin, Kennady. Kennady can pretty much say her name and it's so cute!

Uncle Joey and Tanner on the trampoline.

Haylee's first time on the swings at the park. She loved them!

We celebrated my Grandma's Birthday up in Renton while we were there. She turned 73 (at least if I'm calculating right, that's what it was). We love you, Grandma!

I went out to lunch with a couple of my dearest friends while we were there too. Katie was kind enough to watch the boys so I could go out in public in peace. That's my friend, Anna with her new baby, Isabella, Haylee and I, and my friend, Shannon. I love these girls!

My kids with Grandma. Haylee loved to roll over on top of her feet for some reason.

My crazy kids. Tanner's face is classic.

The boys with Aunt Katie.

Tanner looking good. He found these sunglasses at my parents' house in the toy room. I'm sure no one will claim them, but I'll wager a bet that they're Aunt Emily's. Bwa ha ha!

My smiley girl. She's so happy and fun.

Hunter started preschool last month. I originally hadn't planned on doing it because he doesn't start Kindergarten until the year after next, but a couple of my friends were doing a co-op preschool where they take turns teaching. They invited me to do it with them and I thought it'd be fun. Plus, it's good for Hunter socially. We've always struggled getting him to go anywhere, so this is super helpful. The first day was tough, but he's done pretty good since. He gets nervous, but he goes. Starting next week it'll be at our house for a month, so that should be easy. Anyway, he wanted a Cars backpack......and there were none to be found......luckily (or not-so-lucky if you're me), we found a camo backpack that he was in love with. So, here's my cutey ready to go on his first day.

This is what Haylee does all day every day. She plays with the VCR/DVD player. She tends to get her hand caught in the VCR and then cries, but that still hasn't motivated her to stop. She also likes to chew on shoes.....it's disgusting.....which I've told her, but she doesn't listen.:)

My parents and my littlest sister came to visit us and see our new house a couple of weeks ago. My little brother and his family decided to come too. They got a tour of the house and the hatchery and we walked down to the river. This is Hunter explaining to Grandpa how the hatchery works and where things are. Too funny.:)

Me and Haylee. She loves being outside. You can see Tanner in the background throwing rocks, which is all the kid does if there are any rocks in sight.

Grandpa and Tanner. I love this picture!

In other news:

Kyle: He's working and hunting. I'm not sure that's news.:) He went hunting for a couple of weeks and that's why the kids and I were visiting my family. Now birds or something has started, so I suppose we won't be seeing much of him. Hunter's been begging to go.

Me: Well.....my hair's growing back in finally, so pretty soon I won't look so bald. You can be excited that I won't always be wearing hats now. I started back up with my classes too. I'm only taking one this quarter since I still have a nursing baby, but I'll be upping my load next quarter. I was convinced that I might finish my AA by the time I was thirty. Since that's next week, I guess not, BUT I may still finish it in my 30th year. Only time will tell. Don't ask me how I plan on finishing my BA after that, since WSU Tri-cities doesn't have my major, but whatever. One thing at a time.

Hunter: He's growing like a weed. He turns four at the end of November and is very excited for the hunting cake that he thinks I can make. Oh dear. He's very into hunting lately and wants a bow for his Birthday (yes, a toy one.....although Kyle would buy him a real one if I'd let him). I'm not sure I can handle these interests. Like I said before, he's in preschool and he's liking that. He's obsessed with sports and wants to start playing them, but he's too young, so he can't and this really upsets him. He's incredibly smart and keeps us on our toes. I love my little man. Oh, and not sure if I mentioned it before, but we finally got him totally potty trained at the beginning of September. It's heavenly. That's all I'll say.

Tanner: Well, he's talking up a storm. Learning from his brother, I guess. He wants to go to preschool with Hunter and cries every time I tell him he can't. This kid is fearless. He's scared of nothing.....except heights. And he's strong as an ox. Hunter's luck in beating him up is about to run out. I think he'll actually be quite a bit shorter than Hunter, but he's solid and has a grip of steel. He loves being outside doing anything and hates to come in, which is generally okay, but occasionally we're blessed with gigantic fits because of it. Fun times. Having two boys in the toddler stage is an adventure to say the least.

Haylee: She started crawling about two weeks ago! I'm ashamed to tell you that she was crawling after Tanner's Dodge 4x4 pickup, and then Hunter's Ford Bronco, but that's the truth. She's a total tomboy so far. (Which, let's face it.....YAY for me!) She wants to play with all of their balls and tractors and trucks, and that's about it. Now she's getting into everything in the house and is pretty proud of herself about it. I have to close the bathroom door again because she goes straight for it. Not sure why.....she can't reach anything yet. I was just able to start leaving it open because Tanner outgrew the urge to trash it constantly and play in the water. She still only has her two bottom teeth and it doesn't seem like any more are coming in yet. Her hair's getting really long and she can wear pigtails and they don't even stick up. It's really cute! She hates it when I touch her hair however, so she'll probably be one of those free-spirited girls whose hair is flying all over the place until she's a teenager. You can feel bad for me in advance if you want. She's eating loads of food. She loves all of her vegetables and fruit and cereal. She wants to eat big people food and yells every time we're eating, but I keep telling her she needs more teeth first. Like I said before, she doesn't listen.:) Anyway, even though she's definitely causing more trouble, she's such a joy to have around. She has a wonderful, happy personality and everyone in the house loves her.