The Updike's

We had such a fun long weekend visit with Grandpa and Grandma Updike.  The kids had their primary program on Sunday so they decided to come last minute to see them participate in it.      Building fun kits Making fun monster crafts with Grandma   These pictures totally crack me up.  All I wanted was just one "good" picture . . . Ha!  Even though Presley is having a complete meltdown and the other kiddos were wired from church - - they are still priceless to me. Waiting for a table at our beloved "Crave" restaurant I love these fun pics of the boys having fun with Grandma This little guy has had a really tough time going to bed lately.  He constantly gets out of bed for what seems like hours!  Since he knows he is not supposed to, he sneaks out so that we don't hear him and just lays on the floor.  Funny boy! Grandpa and ...

 Having fun at the chalk art festival    Lily and Crew listening to dad during scripture study  Garrett is such a stalwart when it comes to doing scripture study with the kiddos every night.  I would have probably given up a long time ago . . . but he is consistent.  He reads a few verses and talks about them and I have to say that the kids actually listen and learn despite the constant chaos every night.    My kids and their crazy sleep positions  Do you think Lily has any room to sleep in her bed?  Love how she lines up all of her beloved stuffed animals.  Look whose 2 bottom teeth finally came up??  Yay!!  Boston: "I think these elbow and knee pads make me look cool!"  Yes they do, kid!!  Boston and Crew wrestling with their friends, Zach and Landon  Crew and his precious treasure hanging around his ...