normal life

We have just been doing normal life here. We are all recovering from being sick. I was sick for over 2 weeks! I am just now starting to not cough as hard (thank goodness!). We all felt just awful, but we seem to be on the mend. Yea! 

Life is mostly filled with routine now, and homework. And that is OK. I enjoy routine. But we still manage to have a lot of fun, too! I REALLY love having fun! 

I am loving the weather and enjoying this Autumn season. My favorite! 

 Boys . . . why must they wrestle? Girls would never do this! Even the baby joins in! 

Sammi taking time from her Math homework to read William a story. Moments like these warm my heart. 

We gave blood on Saturday. It was a first for me. I was happy to do it! When I was born I needed a blood transfusion, so without a donation, I would not have made it! If you ever have a chance to give blood, go for it. It was not bad at all. The blood-sucking part only took about 7 minutes for me. 

 Yeah! This is fun! 

Charles was nervous about it. He hates needles. But he did it anyway. He said he just had to think of me, and how it was a simple donation that saved my life. He handled it beautifully. And he was just fine! 

I did feel a little funny after we got home. But I was still recovering from illness, too. It only took a little resting and then we went out for the rest of the day. 

We went and got a flat tire fixed. While we waited, we decided to get some Shawarma. We were inspired by The Avengers movie. It was really GOOD! Yum! 

 Sammi trying Superhero food. She liked it! 

 Yum! 

Hat-making season has started! This time of year we gather together as a family, watch movies, and make hats. Last year we were able to make over 50 to donate to the Women and Children's Center. This year we would like to double that number! 

Oh, and I also got a new Valance...still looking for curtains to go with it. Notice Henry helping with the yarn. Such a good little helper. :-) 

I made this hat for Henry without measuring his head first. Brilliant. His head has grown since last year. :-) 

 Daniel loves making hats. 

 We all do! 

Charles made this hat for Henry. I love it. It is precious. Charles is especially good at making hats. He really enjoys it. It is therapeutic. 

 We had a friend make this beautiful quilt for Sammi to give to her friend. It turned out so wonderful! Thank you Ellen King! It is PERFECT! So beautiful! 

We have been trying to read the Book of Mormon in other languages. Charles went on a mission to Toronto, Canada and he gathered books in over 10 different languages. It has been fun, though our language skills begin and end with what Dora the Explorer has taught us. 

 Henry is cute and gross -- at the same time. 

 Yea for food! 

Yea for life!