Adelynn's Achievements

This month has been HUGE for Adelynn!

She broke not one, but TWO teeth! I have no idea when they came through... she teeths so calmly! Recently, the drool has increased like crazy though - so I know some more are on the way!

She also learned to sit up, AND she is trying to crawl! She's got an army crawl / inchworm thing going on right now, but it won't be long before she gets the rest of it figured out!

She has also started playing in her jumper - how cute is this?!?

People always ask me if she ever stops smiling. The answer is yes, sometimes she just hangs out calmly by herself. But once she notices there is someone who wants to interact with her, she never stops!

Our New Yard!

A friend of mine re-did her grass and had some left over that she was giving away. I accepted it and after ripping out grass and laying down the new material, I decided it was time to do the entire yard!

I found the same type of grass on craigslist, the exact amount I needed (150zq/ft), for $35 ... so why not? The kids "helped" me rip out the old grass (which turned out to have a dead layer of sod underneath which is why it was so patchy!), "helped" me pick it up in the van and then "helped" my lay it all down. 

Helping by having a snack of greenbeans and making dirt angels :)

 

While I was working on ripping out our grass, Aaron asked if we could make a sand castle. Out of dirt? I explained dirt doesn't stick together like sand and it simply wasn't possible. He responded, "we can at least try..." So here he is with his dirt castle - there's a leaf on top for a flag and everything. This kid has so much wisdom - what an inspiration for me to try even when I think that what I want to accomplish is impossible!

 During the process of ripping out the grass, it started to rain. I was almost done so I plowed through and finished... but apparently the kids decided to go in without me and "wash up..."

 However, the finished product is gorgeous!

Pumpkin Carving 2015

We carved pumpkins for Family Home Evening tonight! 

We haven't put candles in the pumpkins, and probably won't, but it sure was fun!

 

 

Audrey made sure Adelynn didn't feel left out.

 

 

 

Even Adelynn had fun!

 Here are the finished pumpkins! We didn't get around to carving all of them, which is probably good -- it means we'll have some that will survive all the way to Halloween!

Sibling Photos

While in Utah, we took some time to get a bunch of pictures of the 7 Wilkinson Children!

 

 aaaaaaaaand ... this how getting the pyramid really went down...

My Utah Trip!

Going to the Diva Retreat involved visiting Utah, so I had to get some fabulous family time in!

On the way to the airport, Aaron was telling me a story of how he'd like to play with Eric's friend, Tyler. My response was simply, "Oh." He said, "Mama, say 'that sounds fun!'" "Ok, That sounds fun, Aaron." "... yeah, I know!"

Leaving was harder than I expected. I kept it together until Aaron started crying in the car, holding my arm and begging me to not leave. Then Audrey demanded to be freed from her carseat to join me ... that's when I lost it. I cried so hard ...

 

Luckily I felt better once I landed and got to see my dad!

And all of these crazies!

Had to get some special pictures with my niece and nephew! Love them!

And Rachel & Tighe!

I also couldn't pass up the opportunity to see my temple!

 

 

I was excited to see the fall colors and drive through the canyon, though I'll be honest - Oregon has more colors! But Utah will always hold a place in my heart.

I was definitely ready to come home! The kids loved the gifts my mom sent for them!

I missed these crazies!