Ben's Birthday

This is our Ben. He turned 7 years old October 28th. We are so excited about seeing him grow and develop. Grandma and Grandpa Mundy gave Ben the D S that he was so wanting. He was so excited. The only glitch was that Ben's Dad and Mom have a NO video game rule on Sunday. But of course we all know and love our Ben, he tried to find ways to get around that rule.

Dad: Ben we said you can't play on Sunday.
Ben: Dad I just turned it on to check that the time is set on it. Really Dad, it was only that.

Michael and I think that Ben has and exceptional talent of always finding reasons to do what he knows he should not do. And the best part of his talent is that he has such creative and logical reasons when he is trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

Ben also received some very neat toys. Nana gave him a Lego toy when we all went to Branson for the family reunion. Ben was lucky to have Areos to help him put his toy together.

(I need to tell all about Branson still, so many stories to tell and so little time to tell it)

Mom made Ben a very simple cake but Ben was happy none the less. That is our Great Big Boy! Mike and I think he is Awsome!

Meeting Dalin H. Oaks or was it Rusell M Nelson?

Last weekend Michael and I went to the Winter Quarters Temple. We had a wonderful time full of spiritual feelings and great love and gratitude. Afterward, we went to the Pioneer center and had a big surprise. As we walked in we saw that all the sister missionaries were lined up shaking the hand of two men and their wives. Before we knew it we realized that one of the men was one of the special witnesses of Jesus Christ here on the earth. Since the previous Sunday we had had Elder Russell M. Nelson reorganize our Stake Presidency, Mike and I thought that it was President Nelson. We commented with him about his granddaughter that is serving as a missionary in our ward. But as this gentleman shook our hand a little perplexed, we realized that we had the wrong General Authority. It was Dalin H. Oaks. Opps!

President Oaks, took my hand and looked into my eyes. His gaze looked into my soul. I felt we shared a special moment as our spirits recognized each other as followers of our Savior. I felt a confirmation of his special mission as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. It was an unforgettable moment for me. As we toured the Pioneer Center we found ourselves in the group of President Oaks. What a blessing these men are!

Michael and I enjoyed our time at the Temple together as well as our tour of the pioneer center. We feel so greaful to be together and have the gospel in our lives.

Sam the Ham

Today, we went for our traditional family hike before church. We ended up in a park. Sam tried his first time ever on a big boy swing! He did great and he was THRILLED!













Sam is the joy of our household. Everyone wants to play, hug, kiss, and make Sam laugh.








All of the kids compete asking Sam time after time;

Areos: Sam, Who's your favorite brother?
Sam: Areos!
Areos: Yes Sam, I'm your favorite brother.



Brandon: Sam, who's your favorite brother?
Sam: Areos!
Brandon: No Sam Brandon is your favorite brother. Sam, who's your favorite brother?
Sam: Brandon!
Brandon: Yes Sam, I'm your favorite brother.

Axel: Sam, who's your favorite brother?
Sam: Ben!
Axel: No Sam, I'm your favorite brother! Who's your favorite brother?
Sam: Axel!

Ben even asks: Who's your favorite brother?

and on and on it goes.

Except Sam sometimes outsmarts them all.....

Brandon: Sam, who's your favorite brother?
Sam: (pauses)........ Mom is!....................................... (and of course he points at me....yupeeeee!!!!!)

Omaha Weekend

Last weekend we went to the Winter Quarters Temple. Michael and I took Areos and Ashly with us. We spent the night in Council Bluffs Iowa.
After the Temple we went to eat a buffet dinner at Valentino's. The kids got their face painted and we ate sooooo much.
We then went on a bike ride in down town Omaha Nebraska. We rode over Dad's bridge. It is so amazing! Dad took this picture, he is a contest winner picture taker.
We also saw bronze statues of the Pioneers. This bike ride was our first long ride with Areos and Ashly. It was so cold but we had a blast.


They were all picture moments.

Cycling Buddies

These two bronze horses were found posing for passing cyclists in Omaha this last weekend.

The Park

One of our favorite things to do is go to the park and play. Ben has so much energy and is always up for a race with Ashly. Sam can climb all by himself and just needs Mom to stand by him. Dad is the official time keeper and race planner.

We do have a blast!

Autumn

It is Autumn and therefore there are leafs galore......... so of course we had to play outside. The weather was phenomenal! We had all afternoon to build leaf forts, bury each other, slide, and have some good old leaf throwing fights.

I love Autumn. I especially love playing with my kids.

Sometimes words are just not needed. Pictures say it all!

Taco Cookout

This past weekend we had a great time with the kids. We went off and had a taco cookout. Areos started the fire and we all ate yummy! Sam just wanted the meat and Ben was so excited to start his own fire.






Ben: Can I use some more of this? ....(starter fluid)....

Dad: That is only to get the fire started Ben, you already used some. You have your fire going...

Ben: But my fire is not big

Dad: Blow on it Ben

Ben: But Dad, I want it to get bigger

Dad: If you blow, it will Ben.

Ben: But Dad............

Needless to say Ben tried leaves, paper, wood chips, blowing, and yes, lighter fluid too!