Happy Halloween and Stuff

 My name's Woody.  Howdy, Howdy, Howdy.

 This little boy was a sweet little pirate.  He loved wearing his costume, even though he was still feeling sick. Since then he had another cold, and now has something resembling croup.  He's ok in the day but has a hard time sleeping.  I'm glad that he's well enough to play and eat.

 I often find Ty and Drew on the top bunk playing doctor.  Drew will tell me, "Mom, I have a baby." 

 Another day they both put on boots and used this toy to play "Tractor".  Ty would give Drew rides, just like grandpa Mel does for Ty.  They play together so well. 

 Another recent favorite is using this tote as the cab of construction equipment.  This picture he was just watching a movie.  Most of the time he turns it on end and makes engine noises.

Zac is cute and happy as ever.  He loves to be part of the group.  He and Ty are good buddies, and Ty hauls Zac's chair or saucer to wherever he is.  Ty says, "I think he wants to have breakfast by me."  He is such an easy baby!  He's discovered his voice and jabbers a lot now.  He's very smiley too.

Ryan started his new job at Catepillar last week.  So far it's going really well.  He's liking the work, even though he's been a little sore.  His job with Conoco was not physical, and now that he's lifting and on his feet all day he's having to adjust.   We're also starting to go to bed a lot earlier.  He has to be to work at 6 am!  He's hired through SOS for now, but in a few months they will hire him permanently once he's proved to be a good employee.

I'm doing great.  Things are usually pretty busy, but I love being a mom. 

I raked leaves for 5 hrs yesterday and ended up hurting my arms.  It felt like horrible shin splints on every bone in my left arm.  Seriously, it was so bad I cried like a big ol' baby.  I never knew arms could hurt so badly.  Luckily I have a wonderful husband who pampered me and gave me a blessing.  I'm doing much better today, and am only a little sore.  Amazing. 
New rule:  Unless I have been lifting weights everyday for a month, I am not allowed to rake for more than 2 hours.  Please remind me next fall.  :)