Everything is Awesome and Toe Biter

 The boys absolute favorite Halloween decoration. They are little spider magnets I made several years ago. All kids who come to visit fall in love with them so we usually end up giving them a couple. We've done that so many times I probably need to make some more next year.

 When I went to put on my shoe guess what I found?

 Max was so proud of his creation he insisted I take a picture to document it.

 I went to a consignment sale and got a few things we needed. Julie was amazing and took all the boys so I could go. She had me keep an eye out for some things for Lola for Christmas. It took so much time even though I got in early. She was a trooper and somehow kept all those boys happy.

I had to send this picture to Jason. I asked him which one I should get. :)

  Mail, mail, mail. Always so much mail.

 Fall is so pretty. It's probably my favorite season, not just because its when my birthday is.

 I love it when the boys get along. When they are getting along I hate to break up the fun to do chores and such and I'll usually let them play a bit longer. This time Levi was reading Max a story about dragons. I love having a kid that reads. Max is working on it and will soon be a reader too even though he says he only likes books at night. He's a liar.

And a quick trip to the store. I've gotten over feeling like a bad mom if Davis isn't dressed for the day. He's in PJ's a lot which I'm sure he finds much more comfortable than some of the other stuff I put on him. Also he loves carrying around a toothbrush. I'd take PJ's and a toothbrush over a store freakout any day. Max and Levi are good to go so long as the get a double seater. Or not. They actually love shopping and helping.

And just testing out some Halloween cosutmes. Ok, mostly just Levi's because Max's was in the mail. Guess who? Then Max is supposed to be Ron but decided he needed a sword.

Oh and we now own the soundtrack to Newsies which means we must dance in front of the mirror and impress ourselves with our skills.

This is how Davis relaxes. Sans pants. Atta boy!

And I'm not sure what this picture is all about. He's doing his, 'fine mom, I'll smile for the camera just hurry up', look.

I believe this is Levi's team. I wish I had brought my other camera to one of the practices but it's so much to lug around along with chairs, Davis, Davis stuff, rain stuff, sometimes water and snacks. But just so you know, football happened.

Which Davis thoroughly enjoyed watching.

I forgot the name of these guys. Hex bugs? But they are the cheap-o Happy Meal version. I must say though out of all the happy meal toys they've gotten these have been played with the most.

Jason carrying Davis in a pillow case. So I wasn't here for all of this but apparently Jason comes down with this and begins talking to my mom as he is standing in front of her. Not sure about what just regular stuff. Several minutes pass and she notices that it begins to moves and asks what he has in there thinking maybe some animal? So he then hands over the pillow case and it opens to find a smiling Davis. He loves being carried. My crazy family.

Something funny happening downstairs. Not sure what.

For a giveaway I was doing on my blog I got to review some moccs for Freshly Picked which was pretty sweet because they cost a pretty penny. I have loved them though. As part of it I did a little photo shoot with Davis. Jason also wanted to do some with his flowers because apparently there is a contest on some website for them. I love this little guy.

We are in that very awkward church phase where we are walking the halls most of the time with this guy. I did one time get to sit for most of Relief Society because me, mom and several good friends of mine had a back area barricaded off so he could play. Other than that......

Davis loves to help with laundry. And by help I mean destroy piles and then try to bite people's toes.

Picking Battle and Conference Time

Max had finished vacuuming the stairs and this is where I found him reading a book. Strange but I'll take it. At least he did it after he vacuumed.

 Jared with Barkley ruling the roost.

 I had posted on FB or IG something about having a hard day and the next day guess what Renee brought over? It's apple deliciousness. Mmmmm. It was incredibly sweet and surprising to have her bring it. I was kind of shocked because it's usually turned the other way around with me taking stuff for others or if people bring something over many times its for Gram. It was just amazing to that she knew I had a rough day and did something to brighten it. What a awesome lady.

 Davis showing off his musical skilz. He's very enthusiastic.

Magformer love. Since Lego's got the boot out to the fort Magformers have become a favorite.

 We saw Jason driving in so we did our best to hide in the tent. Davis was a bit loud and it took me several tries to get us all in one shot. FYI Jason found us pretty quickly.

 This is my life. It takes all my will power not to get frustrated with all his pulling out of everything but I try to remember that this is how he learns and explores. Also that they really only do this for a couple of years.

While Davis was napping the boys wanted to set up a picnic with their blankets and stuffed animals. And naturally a game of battleship began. They played pretty well until the end when a real battle began. 

 At Sweet Tomatoes with grandpa. This kid will eat just about anything there.

 Story of my life. Every. Single. Day.

 My aunt Suzie sent another package with stuff for the boys. These were definitely their favorites.

 I have to say, Max has gotten a lot more helpful lately. He has been more cooperative in doing things when I asked. I mean, not every time but more often than not I haven't had to threaten him which is a plus. As always, he loves helping in the kitchen. I was grating cheese and he REALLY wanted to help even though I was terrified. I just know I have scraped myself more than once on a cheese grater but he did a pretty good job and now wants to every time I pull it out.

And FINALLY! I saw this Temple 'lego' set several months back and immediately ordered it with the intention of building it during conference. When I got it in the mail I didn't even let the boys see it and hid it in my closet. So conference finally came! I don't know if it was more of a distraction but Jason loved building with the boys 'helping'. Maybe as they get older. I'm always trying to find ways to get the kids to semi pay attention during conference. I just want it to be at least a part of it. Growing up we didn't really watch, conference weekend was more treated like a vacation and I want them to have lots of warm fuzzies when they think of conference.

 It was a little tricky to have Davis in the room, he so wanted to help his dad and big bros. Love those tippy toes.

 And traditional Sunday Conference cinnamon rolls. I really only make them two times a year because they take some time. They are also amazingly delicious and they get inhaled before they're cooled.  This time around Davis got to lick the frosting off the spatula for his first time. I think he liked it. He was super sticky afterwards but it was fun to see him go crazy for frosting.

  Then after conference wrestling on the Love Sac.