Mickey Mouse's Halloween

I've been terrible with my blog lately. Mostly because we've been so busy moving in I haven't even had time to do fun things with Eli. He's been a bit neglected. :/

The day before we moved was Halloween. I whipped up a quick costume for Eli to be Mickey Mouse. We had to wake him up from a late nap to go trick or treating hence the tired Bink smile. He got the hang of it, but was very timid around new people. 

A House in Progress!

We moved in Saturday and are officially in our home! Eli fell out of his new bed a few times the first night but since then had been sleeping through the night (and staying in bed). 

Our neighbors are very quiet and we live on a very quiet street!  It's nice, but I do wish there were some friends Eli's age. 

Bryan has been so busy with school and wrestling we haven't had lots of time to work on things but here is how it looks today! 

Hunting Weekend

We went down to south eastern Utah/Colorado for our annual hunting trip. We left directly after picking up the keys to our house!!! Then we drove...a lot :)

Eli was so tired he couldn't even hold his head up so I made him a little rest for it. 

Coming up the mountain to the cabin was gorgeous. I just love these quakies in the fall. 

This chocolaty faced boy could have ridden the ranger all day everyday. 

We went to check out the momma cows on the mountain. 

Eli and Libby are such good buddies!! They were working together making ginger snaps. 

Sweet Beckton fell asleep on our walk. I could have taken him home with me- I love him so much! 

Hanging out like a big kid in the front seat

Anyone want to come over for dinner? This is what we'll be eating all year!

Playdough with his buddy! 

It was such a fun weekend. I love being out in nature and exploring. The day before we left the girls and Eli played in the big field sprinklers and splashed in the mud puddles. It was such a perfect afternoon. Those simple moments really make me enjoy being a mom and in a beautiful part of the works! 

Spud Harvest

Bryan had two weeks off for harvest break! It's a time where potato harvest is in full swing and as many people as possible are needed to work jn the fields so school is closed for two weeks to allow students and families to work. Bryan didn't work and I loved having him home. Because he fishes all summer he really doesn't get a vacation so we had our own stay-cation. We tried to do as many cheap or free local things around the area. I was terrible at documenting with pictures but we had a blast. 

We enjoyed yummy treats,

Fed the ducks,

Crunched in the leaves,

Went shooting,

Took family pictures with this hunk,

Went to the airplane museum with Grandpa,

Watches those amazing Idaho sunsets that we missed so much, 

Went shooting again ;)

Rode bikes,

Went to Island Park,

And did lots and lots of other fun things! 

(And one more I'll be posting about soon!)

We Bought A...

House! 

We are soo excited and feel incredibly blessed that we officially have our first home. Its a cute little thing snuggled on the edge of town in Rigby, Idaho and we couldn't be happier!

We have lots to do including paint, new light fixtures, replacing screens, closet doors, and oh yea, moving in!!

Signing papers: 

Getting the keys!!