Christopher's 11th Birthday!

Eleven years ago on October 15th, Christopher Mark Murdock was born. Even though he was only with us for a short time we love him and feel so blessed he is a part of our family. We like to celebrate his birthday each year by giving each of the kids a present to open and by blowing out the candles on his birthday cake. We also try to do a service project for someone, but sadly it didn't happen this year, at least not on his birthday. (the service project) Mark and I feel that celebrating Christopher's birthday is a great way to remember him, to help the children realize he is a part of our Eternal family, and it also helps the day not seem quite as sad.

The Cake!

Ready and excited to open their gifts!

Kaden liked his Star Wars Lego Set!


Tyler was excited to get the book "Brisingr" the third book in a series he enjoys!


Madison was thrilled with her new earrings and halloween socks!!!









Jacob also loved his Star Wars Lego Set!

Happy Birthday Christopher, we love you!

Teeth, teeth and then no teeth!

Madison and I both got our braces off in the same week, so this is a picture of us showing off our straight teeth! I'm hoping it was my last time in braces, but I think Madison will have to have them again after all her permanent teeth come in!

Don't our teeth look great!

Showing off our lovely retainers! Madison is much, much better about wearing hers.

I just couldn't resist taking a picture of Jacob after loosing his 1st top tooth. He looks so cute with his big hole in the front. He was so excited!

Showing off his cute smile and little baby tooth!

FHE in Mantua...

was my Activity for Family Home Evening! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year! I love the color, smell, and my favorite thing is the crunch of leaves beneath my feet. (weird, i know)

This is my Sweetheart, who found a red leaf in the shape of a heart...just for me!!!

Kaden loved finding sticks, and leaves. My favorite are the Snow boots you cannot see. He insisted that he wear his boots, since he saw snow at the top of the mountains yesterday.

Does it surprise anyone that Jacob found a tree to climb?


Perfect Fall Picture... she is so beautiful!

Looking at this picture made me realize how fast my children are growing up!

Tyler looks so old and so handsome!

Finding leaves...
and more leaves, or maybe sticker weeds. (Tyler)


Madison and I had so much fun with this picture, the tree was on the side of a steep hill and the roots were all coming out of the ground. It was a fun laugh.

My amazing Family... I am so so blessed!
The best part of the whole evening, was how well everyone got along. There was so much laughter, kindness, and appreciation of Heavenly Father's beautiful creations.