House Husband

Over the weekend I went with 21 other women to hike and camp in Havasupai.  The hike was a total of twenty or so miles and not being a hiker, outdoorsie, a runner or an anything, I am very proud that I made it out alive and what's more, with a great experience.

The very best part of the trip was when I got home, the house was clean, Joey had fixed our waterfall/pond, he also enlisted the kids in helping him clean the schoolroom (that we have never actually used as a schoolroom yet because it's been such a disaster.)

As you can see he also did a few loads of laundry, swam with them, and took them to the movies.

Friday morning Joey dressed the kids up as cows (with Isabel's help) and got free meals at Chick-fil-a.  As you can see we are not afraid to sacrifice our children's dignity for free food.

Sylvia looks thrilled.

This picture makes me laugh.  Both her feet are an inch from the ground.

Joey also took them to the zoo.  I think Joey needs to be the house husband, or I really need to go on vacation by myself more often.

Dancing Ninja Ornament

A couple of things we've been doing out of, Things to Make and Do for Christmas by Ellen Weiss

Pinwheel Wreaths

These cut out paper guys in the book were "Dancing Santa Ornaments" but Sylvia made a Gingerbread man...

...and a cat.

Luke made a "Dancing Ninja Ornament."

Halloween Crafts

We busted out our Halloween Crafts book.  As you can see my copy is very old and beat up.

We made some great ghosts for our spooky chandelier.  We are also planning on making the milk carton trick or treat bags once we drink four gallons, so....in a couple of days.

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