Grandpa invited the boy's over to carve Jack-O-Lanterns. The mess was incredible but their pumpkins turned into masterpieces! Happy Halloween to all.

It is hard to say which has the bigger smile, the Jack-O-Lantern or Calvin.

Cooperoni

This is one of the few pictures showing Cooper's real smile. So, I figured Kobie has bugged me enough, I will post it. As a side note, those teeth are like razor blades.

Just kidding Kobie!

Scarves

Here is me and my new scarf grandma made. I thought it was blog worthy
the only problem is that I have never owned one. So, I had to figure out the best way to wear it.

Meet The Hyde Children

These little kids are my favorite kids to see in the branch. I love to go over to their house because the kids always have us play a game of kick ball or tag. They love to talk with us, it's just because we are that cool.

from youngest to oldest is
Tyler (he is my BUD! he is extremly shy but he and I love to play. His mom wonders why he always runs to me) then there is Jake, Alissa and Zack.

We won't quit our day jobs...

It doesn't take much for Addie to make Kimber laugh. Jared and I, on the other hand have a hard time getting a laugh out of her. Earlier we tried making her laugh doing exactly what Addie was doing. I think the video speaks for itself. Like the subject says, we won't quit our day jobs.

Once a week Briana and I get together to square off in a game of Scrabble. Its always fun to get together and see who will beat who that week. We take turns going to each others houses and after our game always enjoy a yummy lunch. Since Briana only has two kids home during the day it makes it fun for Kennedy to have someone to play with, even if she tends to be a bully. Last week the kids were just too cute not to take some photos of and share. Here they are in all their glory.

Daddy's Baby-Sitting Adventures

The other day I had a meeting and asked Doug if he could keep an eye on Kennedy while I was gone. I told him I would only be gone about a 1/2 hour and to make sure to watch her. Being two she is mighty busy!

So, when I got home Kennedy came to greet me in the garage and as I pulled in all I could see were her arms, shirt and face covered in black marker.

When I asked Doug about it he told me he thought she was outside with him!!! Hmm... Instead, she pushed a chair up to the counter, got into the drawer and decided to write all over the side of the refrigerator as well as herself. Amazing that in just 1/2 hour she managed to do all this. Oh, note what her shirt says, how fitting for that day.

Happy Halloween

I found this picture among the pictures of Beth and thought that it was perfect, since Halloween is right around the corner and all.

Travis as the Boogy Man, Kobie as a fairy, and Heather as a hula dancer or tourist or something???

Beth

I have really been missing Bethany lately, so i decided to put this together. I found some old pictures and just had to share them.

Here are a few reasons that I love Beth so much (in no particular order).

A: She is the kindest person that I have ever met. When I was having an emergency C-Section with Addie she was very worried and prayed for me. I needed the prayers and I could feel them. Sometimes we will tease her about being such a nice person, but in all reality, we wish we were more like her.

2: She is my hair-doin' sis. I would call her for a cut and color and she would get me in ASAP. She would rarely except payment, instead she would just tell me to do something nice for her. (Can I just mention how hard it has been to actually have to pay someone to get my hair done since she has been gone in Dominica?)

D: She is always cooking something yummy and creative. I would show up at her house during my lunch break and she would throw together one of the tastiest sandwiches that I have ever had.

Now can you see why she grew up to do hair? She had it down!

Here we are together sporting our weed wacker hair as Heather and I call it. Mom doesn't appriciate that or think it's very funny.

Here she is with her boys enjoying her "Island Life."

I love ya, Beth!

P-DAY the final showdown

well yall its p-day and you know what that means! haha check these out i love these pictures

Happy 33rd Anniversary Mom & Dad

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!! We couldn't have asked for better parents and examples to us children. Your marriage and relationship is something of awe to each of us. We admire your love and respect for each other. Who could have imagined that on that fall day in the Manti Temple that someday you would have raised 10 children!! Thank you for truly emulating what a marriage is and means.

Happy 29th Birthday Doug

Happy Birthday Doug!!! Doug is the third child of Russ and Diane Evans and was born on October 19, 1978 at Sherman Hospital located in Elgin Illinois. Doug has always been known for his integrity and his ability to be a peacemaker. Doug loves camping, hunting, fishing riding his quad and lets not forget his love of NASCAR. He is also an outstanding father, husband and business owner. Happy Birthday, we love you!!

President comes to visit and more...

Well, you see here is our President and oh look haha lava spilled in Columbus and people need help! No, Chantell sent me some clay so on p-day I opened it up and made that. I was thinking of Taylor and Brig while I made it.

Judd's adventures in drywall

SIGH...... well, to start the story 2 recent converts moved into the branch. We asked if they needed any help and they said YEAH ONLY IF YOU CAN DRYWALL!!! Well, I have done it in EVERY area I have been in, Cedar Ranch and in Gram Grams house. I thought this should be EASY.... NOT! We did good!! What you see there took a little more than an hour. We are ready to finish it but my problem is I ALWAYS forget to leave a little room so the drywall can fit so its WAY tight but they are VERY GRATEFUL for the help!

Addie Montana

When Hannah Montana comes on, the whole world stops for Addie. She loves the theme song! Here is a little video of her doing the moves. If you know the show at all, you know the moves she is imitating.

(Don't forget to pause the music at the bottom of the page.)

Betty Crocker Eat Your Heart Out

Kennedy just loves to do anything I do. But, most of all she loves to cook. If I even so much as get a pan out here she comes. She loves to pull a chair up to the counter and help. Let's just hope she is the next Top Chef.

What's this world coming to?

I felt this was "blog worthy" since pornography is everywhere. On a recent Oprah episode they got a little carried away with their suggestions on how to improve your marriage. Utterly ridiculous! To read more visit LightedCandle.org.

Lighted Candle is a website doing all they can to fight pornography. They have created a petition concerning the Oprah episode. Here is what you will be adding your name to:

Attn: Oprah Winfrey

Re: Your Recent Television Show

We, the undersigned, hereby voice our disappointment in the content of the Oprah Winfrey Show which aired on September 25, 2007. We believe that the promotion and advocacy of such behavior as "open marriages", pornography and "casual sex with friends" seriously undermine the core values of our society and are detrimental to the strength of families. We implore you to address these serious issues and not to air the program again.

To add your signture, click here.

PaTTY CaKe HaiRboWs

My new bow blog is up and open! Visit Patty Cake Hairbows for pictures and pricing.

Punishment Post

Let this post be a lesson to my siblings. It is okay to smile and show your face when having your picture taken. Look what happens when you don't, your sister puts your face up for everyone to see!

Ch-ch-ch-changes

Here is Kimber showing off her new talent. 7 months and standing. She has been pulling herself up for a little more than a week now. Time flies! Just yesterday she would lay in my arms- and hold still while she did it.

Some things never change

It's no secret. This family loves to wrestle. Jordan and Taylor went at it this afternoon. They were wrestling pretty hard and when it came time for dinner they said that they were so tired that they didn't feel like they could eat. The complaining didn't last long though... their mouths were too full to talk.

Kimber and Grandpa

Triplets

Dad and the boys came to Taylor to go to Priesthood session with Jared on Saturday night. When they got home all of the kids (Jordan, Taylor, Annie and Brigham) decided to stay the night at our house. Since the boys didn't have anything thing but their Sunday clothes, they borrowed some from Jared. Everything from their shirts to their shoes. Here they are getting ready to go bugling. Sweet style, boys!

Park Day

Heather and I took the kids to the park on Tuesday. They all had a great time. Caleb, Carson, Calvin and Ashton had fun on the Skateboard part of the park. Devin and Kennedy both loved the swings and of course, the food. Kennedy's favorite was the chocolate chip cookie and Devin's was the Cheetos.