Fresh Eggs!

So we have been in the raising our own chickens and turkeys business since April. I am proud to announce that we have our first eggs! We are really excited. The other big poultry news is that we most definitely have a Tom turkey. We were really hoping for a Tom, but you just never know until they decide to show off.

The Cutest Little Girls I Know!

It makes me so happy to watch these two play together. Their big thing right now are dress ups. They are always in a different outfit, and so happy to show it off.  Tonight the kids are having a movie sleepover in the family room, and they were so cute I had to capture the fun.

My Soccer Boy

John started soccer this week. To say that he has been excited would be a complete understatement. It feels like soccer is the only conversation that we have had in the last few weeks. I love how they have soccer set up for this age group. There is a 1/2 hour practice, followed by a 1/2 hour game.

Our cute John started so happy. The practice was definitely a highlight of his little life.

Then the game started ... and well ... that was a different story.

Get me outta here!

Back to School

Our kiddos are back in school. Everyone is in school except for Sarah, and I am pretty sure she is feeling left out. There was a lot of happiness even after the school day had ended - even with Lincoln. It feels right that we are a little more structured.

First day of 10th Grade

First day of 8th Grade

First day of 6th Grade

First day of 3rd Grade

First day of Preschool

First day of Preschool 

Can I go too?

Thompson Family Reunion

We hosted the Thompson family reunion at our house this year. It was a slightly daunting task, but ended up being a huge success. It was so much fun to all be together, to know that our Lincoln was safe from being able to escape, and to make some really fantastic memories.

Here are some highlights.

The Magic Carpet Ride

Sarah Adores her Grandparents and they adore her

The Zucchini and Squash Regatta

My parents and seven of their eight children

Here are some things we worked on this summer. I just want them somewhere we can remember some of our summer fun and accomplishments.

Grand Targhee

Today we headed up to the Grand Targhee ski resort. This is where Rick and I spent the first part of our honey moon - skiing and loving every minute of it.

We took the kids up there to see it. Of course it was freezing, but we still took a chair lift ride, thanks to the blankets they provided us.  It was a really fun day.

A Really Special Day

We were able to get sealed to our adorable Sarah this past Saturday.  It is the day we believe she literally became a forever family member not only in our eyes but in God's eyes too. It was a beautiful day.  We were surrounded by siblings, parents, dear friends, and most importantly our darling children. Sarah keeps amazing us. We are so lucky to have her in our family. I am feeling really blessed!