Dad's Portrait

While I was out at Becky's for Thanksgiving, Dad needed a picture for some papers related to his recent church calling as Stake Patriarch. Apparently SLC captures some basic information about you after you have been called.

I thought I would post his smile for the rest of the family.

A Relaxed Thanksgiving in Maryland

Thanksgiving was as good as ever this year. Becky hosted us once again in Maryland. : ) Got'ta love Becky's cook'in.

↓ Becky set a very impressive table. Rachel had a great time taking these pictures. Dave has begun teaching her about composition. ↑

We all helped pitch in with the various kitchen duties ...Some more than others. I confess I am not sure what Becky is doing in this shot : ) ↑

Stan always loves to prepare the turkey.↑

We all enjoyed the meal, even if we didn't enjoy having our pictures taken with a mouth full of food. :-) ↑

Afterwards, we enjoyed playing on Becky and Mikes Wii on there huge television (for those of you still living the 70s, the Wii is a video game console). ↑

While Dave could never beat his dad in tennis in the "real" world. He finally beat Stan's cyber version. :-) A small victory for Dave ↑

We were all tired and enjoyed just lounging around most of the Trip

↑ Ben had a great time playing with Becky and Mikes assorted toys. ↓

Rachel loves spending time with Grandma Morey. Late night girl chats were one of her highlights. No boys alowed. ↑

As usual, Beth drove most of the way home... ok, Beth drove the whole way home while everyone else feel asleep : )

It ended up being a great couple days away from Boston. Now we turn our eyes toward Christmas and finding a tree.

Playing in the Leaves

For those of you who miss playing in the leaves, we offer this memory. : )

Just plain fun.

Happy Halloween

The boys went out trick or treating with Ben's friend from his preschool days, Kyle. We snapped some pictures before we headed out.

Rachel went out with one of her friends from school. Unfortunately, Rachel went so early to the friend's home that we weren't able to get a picture taken. (She went as a candy corn)

Ethan went as Stitch from the movie "Lilo and Stitch" for the second year in a row. Luckily, Kyle went as Stitch two years ago, and his family gave us the costume. ↑

Ben went as a black Power Ranger. ↑ A big departure from last year when he went as a green Power Ranger. :-)

Ben's Last Soccer Game of the Season

Ben had his last soccer game of the season Saturday. He had a great time.

At this time in his life, Ben loves "playing" soccer just for the sheer joy of it.

Do a little dance... ↑ As always, Ben is his own man.

Goofing around (By the way, Ben is on the field in the middle of a game) ↑

I'm here! ↑

We think these pictures reflect that joy Ben seems to find playing around : )

Flash-back-Friday

I noticed something lately... The older I become, the more I seem to look like I did as a baby. I am not sure that is progress. : )