Family Update

Things are still going just fine here in Iowa. The weather is cooling down and some of the trees are starting to turn yellow and red. We booked our flight back home for Christmas so we should be home from December 17th to January 3rd, I think. Ethan and Noah still aren't crawling, but they sit up pretty darn well. Hmm, what else? The ward here is great. They only have like three inactive families in the whole ward, and their visiting and home teaching is like 100% every month. I've made a few friends already and of course Joe already made like 12 friends too, so we usually don't have to sit around on the weekends. Joe is doing really well in school. Although he does get pretty busy and pretty stressed, he still seems to find time for me and the boys. He loves to show off his scooter to all of his classmates, and there are a few that are considering getting their own. This is a pretty boring post, but at least its something. I know you guys get really busy, but I still hope to hear more about what is going on back home. Usually when I call mom, she only has a few minutes to talk so I don't get to hear much about whats going on. Alex, you started volleyball? I'm so proud of you, I wish I could be there to play around with you. Addie, I hear all about what a great helper you are with your little brothers. I'll bet you are going to do such a great job teaching them how to play games and read and write. I miss you all so much! Hunter, Ashlee and Haylee: what has been happening in your lives? What about Mason and Jaden? Are they talking very much or playing together? Justin and Bud, how is business? Britt, I hope Austen get over his cold soon, and I hope that you find the perfect little (or big) home in just the right place. Josh and Red, I hope that you are able to find time for each other amid your busy schedules. I love you all!
Jess