Twilight!

I don't know about you, but my wife seems to disappear for a short while and reappear a few days later. This natural phenomenon was known as "Twilight time!" Brooke would devour and re devour all four of the books. I am somewhat of a curious person and wanted to know what all this Twilight was about, so I read them for myself. I have been hearing all about the new Twilight movie all summer. Brooke has been talking about it and Margaret has been updating everyone weekly with the new characters and movie trailers. Brooke and her friends went out to watch it on pre-opening night (Thursday at 12:00). Brooke decided she was going to dress up for the occasion. She looked pretty good in the dress. What is funny is that she borrowed it from a girl in our old ward that is maybe 5' 4". She had to let the hem out to wear it. Brooke loved the movie.

After all the hype from Brooke and students at school about the movie I ventured out to see what it for myself. Jeremy braved it with me, who knows what people at the movie place thought about that? But any way, we almost went to watch 007, but it didn't start for another 40 minutes. It definitely is a chick flick. The movie followed the book really close. I have to say it was pretty clean as well. The special effects were pretty bad (yes, I know they didn't have much of a budget, but it was still pretty bad). It is always hard to be as good as the book. I don't think I have ever seen a movie that was as good as the book. It just isn't the same.

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Ethan has the fattest feet - XXL! He can't wear normal shoes, actually he doesn't fit into any shoes.

I am getting old!

Recently I have had a series of events that have lead me to the conclusion that I am getting old. It is hard to admit, but I am getting old. Here are some of the events that have lead me to believe this.

1. I have a grey spot the size of a dime on top of my head. It has been there for a few years. Avery comes to me and says, "Dad, you have grey hairs."

I reply, "I know. It has been there for a long time."

"No. Not there. On the side of your head, it's all over."

2. Sitting on the couch with Liam. He says, "Dad you have cracks on your face." (I love their honesty).

3. I don't heal like I used to. It's pretty frustrating. I have had tendinitis for over two months on my left knee and it isn't getting any better.

4. Brooke keeps telling me I dress like my dad (no offense dad. I like the way you dress - obviously).

5. I have never been a big sleeper, but I look forward to a Sunday nap.

6. One of the kids at school asked how old I was. I said, "How old do I look?"

"38!"

Dang. I feel old.

A few firsts

Avery got the book Stargazer from the school book fair and we were fighting over who got to read it first. She won out and is already finished. I haven't got to far, but I was able to sneak one from the school library. So we had some small overlap.

We had a few firsts this week: Liam started preschool and Ethan started walking. Liam can be pretty shy (as Liam says, "like my dad"). He doesn't like pictures (sounds familiar) or talking with people he doesn't know (that sounds familiar too). But he had a great time on his first day of preschool. He is doing preschool one day a week as a rotation with a few friends. When I called at lunch he was so excited. He started talking about what he did and all I could put together was "Dad..." The rest was a jumble of excitement.

Ethan is our late bloomer. Avery and Liam were walking by 10 months, but we are glad Ethan is taking it a little slower. The missionaries were here on Sunday and got to yet again see another big day in our home, Ethan walking across the room. It was the first time he was able to get more then a few steps. He'll be running pretty soon!

Liam the Dancing Machine

Liam, as most of you know, is in love with Thomas the Tank Engine. All he wants to do is play trains and watch his Thomas movies. At the end of the new Thomas movie there is a new rap song for Thomas. It is kind of a catchy tune, and Liam loved it. I can't tell you how many times we have listened to it. Here is a clip of him rockin' out. He should be on dancing with the stars! The first one is hard to see, but he gets some good spins in.

Halloween

Avery is a very creative little girl. She came up with the idea for my costume of Michael Phelps. I put all the details together, but Avery made the medals. People actually knew who I was dressing up as. That is a bonus. Avery got a little embarrassed with me walking around like that for the rest of the evening, but she will get over it someday (20 years down the road and after counseling). I have to admit it isn't as cool as Martin Hansen's.

Brooke was her classic witch. Avery was her beautiful "Autumn", Liam a bee, and Ethan a pumpkin (Brooke bought Ethan a costume that was made for a dog - pretty funny). We had a good time trick or treating with the Ward's, Mc Farlane's, Hansen's, and Burnett's. Thanks Margaret for some of the pictures.