Halloween, Roach style

We decorated our house this year like a grave yard. The boys loved it and so did the neighborhood kids. Next year I think we'll add the creapy music and make it even scarrier.

Charlie was a turtle. He loved Halloween and Trick-or-treating. The only problem was her wanted to stop after each house to see what was in his bucket and eat it. He also added a lot of dirt and rocks to his candy because they are just as much fun to put in!


Here are some great shots of my kids this Halloween. Aidan and Porter really wanted to be Jedi. The costumes at the store were so cheesy, so I decided to make them myself. They turned out great and I hope the boys will use them for dress up for a long time.

Porters Birthday Party

Here are a few pictures from Porters 3rd Birthday Party. He really wanted to have a Tinkerbell Birthday without anything pink. He likes Tinkerbell because she builds things and she can fly. I couldn't say no when he had such sound reasons. So, please enjoy his masculine Tinkerbell Birthday photos.



Here's a funny Porter quote to go with this picture. He told me this when we were driving home from ther grocery stoer a few days ago. He says the craziest things at the most random times. What I'd give to be in his head.
Porter: Mom, kids don't really drink beer, do they.
Alethea: No Porter, they don't.
Poter: Well, ... I guess I better stop then.

Charlie's First Birthday Photos

Here are a few photos from Charlie's First Birthday party. They are a little late in posting seeing that his birthday was July 16th. He had a great time with his cake and the balloons.
Aidan and Porter are always glad for an occasion to eat cake. A good time was had by all.

Cute boys in the Backyard

I just thought I would post these pictures of the boys playing in the backyard at our new house because they are adorable. Charlie started walking the week after his first birthday last month and now there is no stopping him. He is trying to run everywhere to catch up with his big brothers. He also likes to climb. He is always getting up onto things I would not imagine him capable of climbing. They all love to ride around in the little John Deere truck. Aidan puts Charlie in the back sometimes and the big boys drive him around the yard.

Aidan's 1st day of Kindergarten

Aidan started Kindergarten last friday. He is really excited about going to school with the "big kids." He walks the three blocks every morning with his friend Will (though currently he is also followed by his protective mother and two younger brothers). Here are a couple of pictures of him in front of our new house, which Max calls the gingerbread house. There is also a picture of him in his classroom.
I am very proud of my intelligent, kind, and handsome son.

Camping in Moab

We recently went camping in Moab with some friends from Mt Pleasant. We took the kids hiking to Corona Arch.

This is a picture of Charlie with Corona Arch in the background.










"Being carried around is exausting," said Charlie.










Our three boys in front of the pictograph panel in Cane Creek Canyon, Moab.











All of my favorite boys!!










They've got the early morning sillies.

Aidan Rides the Blue Bombito!

Aidan made me so proud! He was a little scared to ride on the dirt. But after ten minutes riding around on the school's field, he was ready! Honestly, I was a little misty... -A proud papa. I remembered my first time riding a motorcycle; I nearly killed myself. Aidan has his mother's sensibility though and rode like a champ!












I love living here in a place where it is clean, safe, and fun.














Come visit the "Roach Motel" for good food, cold beer and unforgettable adventures. -We have extra bikes too! If you're lucky, Aidan might just give you a motorcycling lesson. ;-)