Scouting is FUN

I got to go and play this weekend at the local Boy Scout camp.

Rappelling


Climbing (tallest climbing tower in Texas)




Shotgun (I hit 4/5 after 6 years of no practice)

There was also rifle shooting, archery and black powder, but I didn't have a chance to do any of those.

Little Rachmaninoff

Sophie's tok!

(Transcription below)

For thos ho do not no me, my name is Sophie Lapear.
I waz askt to tok habawt revris. Her r sum was to be revrint!

1. cep Sunday hole
2. wok nisle
   
3. Be revrit wen par is sed
4. folwd oms
5. do Sunday sigs
6. lisin to beeafol mewsik
7. thik abawt Jesus

I like to be revrit be cus it maks me fel the spirit. I also like to be revrit be cus I love Jesus and being revrit is I wa to sho I love Him.

In the name of Jesus Crist,

Amen

(Translation below)
For those who do not know me, my name is Sophie LaPierre.
I was asked to talk about reverence. Here are some ways to be reverent.

1. Keep Sunday holy
2. Walk nicely
3. Be reverent when prayer is said
4. Fold arms
5. Do Sunday things
6. Listen to beautiful music
7. Think about Jesus

I like to be reverent because it makes me feel the spirit. I also like to be reverent because I love Jesus and being reverent is 1 way to show I love him.

In the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen

Halloween and other assorted fun...

Warning: Picture Overload. But that's just how we roll around here, so take it or leave it! Had some requests for Halloween photos so, of course, I'm happy to oblige!

For Halloween 2011 I give you...

The Fairy Princess!

Sophie used some construction paper, crayons, glue and imagination to make her own fairy wand and bag of fairy dust. This was our first night of dressing up. On the actual holiday, she modified the outfit slightly and went out as a Ballerina. (and for once in her life, I actually took more pics of the other kids than I did of her!)

Next up... our Fire Chief!

Travis had maaaaajor problems coming up with a costume, and on Halloween day, he finally settled on a fire fighter. Of course, we didn't HAVE a fire fighter costume, but he would not be swayed. So, I told the internet how much I love it and found a quick how-to on making a fireman hat and badge. Miraculously, our dress-up box handed me this red leather coat and I found a roll of yellow ribbon in my sewing stuff. Enter some packing tape and I was able to glue together his coat. Lastly, Bryce grabbed the sprayer from our hose and.... Voila!! A fire fighter!
And SO. CUTE.
(which is why there are a billion pics of him)
enjoy!
We are SERIOUS about extinguishing those fires!!
And lastly... Minnie Mouse!!
I could not believe she left those mouse ears on, but she did - and for almost the whole night!
Amazing.

Bryce and I had flashbacks all night to this Halloween pictured below (2007).

Two cute little Minnies - one blonde, one brunette!

And back to 2011...Bridget also tried on this cute pumpkin costume - she wasn't a huge fan of it, but it fit her a WHOLE lot better than it fit her brother...

(who insisted on wearing it on our first night of dressing up)

For dinner on Halloween we made our own pumpkin pizzas!
The kids loved it and they turned out really cute:

Other things that happened last month....

Bridget turned 1!! Happy Birthday, baby girl!

her cake was finger-licking good!

We celebrated our anniversary with a family picnic at the park! Figured it's the birthday of our family, so we thought it'd be fun to start a tradition of doing something as a whole family. Chipotle at the park made everyone happy!
(do you love the dead grass in this pic?? We're in a major drought, people. Don't judge.)
The only pic I got of both of us, but hey, at least it's something!
Happy Anniversary, Bryce!

Sophie got a major gash on her leg while playing flag football at school - it's about 3 inches long and pretty deep. The nurse told us it was going to require "medical intervention" so we were preparing ourselves for stitches. The doc, however, told us they wouldn't help for this type of cut, so Sophie's been sporting this awesome gauze on her leg for the last few weeks while it heals. before it got cleaned up...after it got cleaned up...

a little brotherly love makes everyone feel better. :)

I got a bit crafty with the Halloween decorations this year and made these little beauties:

The pillow covers were thanks to our RS Super Saturday --
I never in a million years would have done them by myself!

These are my newest favorite craft in the whole universe. They require no glue, no sewing, and about 5 minutes tops. Can't beat that! I got the idea here - love it! I am considering also making green ones for Christmas trees and anything else I can think of that is remotely in the shape of a cone!!! :)

We've spent the rest of the month outside. The weather is finally cooling and the kids looove getting to spend every possible minute outdoors. Usually riding their bikes = favorite current pastime. Bridget likes to scream her head off till someone takes her outside, too, and then she is (mostly) the happiest camper ever.

...mostly a happy camper.

I feel like this sometimes, too.

The highlight of Travis' day is when Sophie comes home from school.
They jump on their bikes and away they go! (in the driveway, anyway)

Sophie loooooves her bike.

And... that's all for now. Have a great weekend -- see you next month!