8 Months

This messy monster loves eating whatever we eat, and has started rejecting baby food more recently. He is Mr. Independent and loves to feed himself. 

 Happy Birthday B! You are the best husband and Daddy! We love You!

 Celebrating Double Birthdays!

We had B's family over and had enchiladas and 

chocolate fluffy white cake - all of the birthday boy's favorites.

E's newest trick - standing up and getting into everything.... :)

I now need to move the sharp knives.. this is getting dangerous

Watching BYU football with Dad

 I am so grateful for these two in my life, 

for family near and far, 

and for all  the blessings we receive each day from he Lord. 

Hope to find your family 

healthy and happy this holiday season! 
HaPPy ThanKsGiviNg!

1st Halloween

East Meister's 1st pumpkin

Arrrrr.... little pirate family

Green monster at the pumpkin farm. Thank you auntie Michelle for the outfit and 

Auntie Miriam for the cute pic :)

Mr. Bones

Day after Halloween shopping at Walmart

Hope ya'll had a Happy Halloween!!!! 

Some of Easton's Favorite Pals

Easton is super lucky to have so many great pals so close in age.                                           We love getting together to play!

Addie - 1+1 = so much fun

Millie Vanillie

Millie

Partner in Crime - Cousin Liam

Easton and Liam reunited last week for a long weekend playdate in VA. 

These two had a great time, other than both getting colds. 

Thanks for sharing all your things with me and for showing me DC Liam! 

Hugs and High Fives Cuz 

Liam's awesome diaper box

Mr. Liam Lou 

The most coveted toy... the pacifer

7 months

Our Bubble boy is 7 months old!

He's losing the army crawl and getting better on all 4s - Scary thought!!

Happy Fall!

Our great friend Ruth took our family photos this past week. She is amazing and sure can make Easton smile. Thank you Ruth!!!

General Conference Cinnamon Rolls

My freshman room-mate Jeanette made these each general conference with her family. We try to do this every conference too. They are delicious!!!

Rolls:
½ cup warm water
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
3 ½ ounce package instant vanilla pudding
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
6+ cups flour

Filling:
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups brown sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups confectioner’s sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

In a small bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside. In large bowl, takepudding mix and prepare according to package directions. Add butter, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast mixture. Blend. Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Do not overflour the dough! It should be very soft but not sticky. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled. Then roll out on floured board to 34 X 21 inches in size. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top. Roll up very tightly. With knife put a notch every 1 1/2 inches. Cut with thread or serrated knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise until double again. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden (don’t overbake). Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting (combine butter and cream cheese and mix well, then add vanilla and sugar and mix again, then add milk for desired consistency). 

Makes 24 large rolls.

Before I fall behind...

September - 6 Months!

Easton is a busy busy boy. Lately he has been sitting up and is perfecting his army crawl. He dazzles us by the day with his new little abilities and tricks.

Some things we love to do all as a family are: friday night dates walking at the mall, strolling through our neighborhood as it gets dark, reading books at bedtime, eating at the dinner table all together, and just being together.

WE LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH!!

I found him just like this!

Easton's nursery is finished! 

Easton & Me on my Bday

dinner at kikkert's house - visiting baby Claire

 9/25 first tooth spotted (bottom left)

August - 5 Months!

We made it back to Utah safe and sound. We love being back by family and friends we missed so much over the summer. Easton did pretty well with all the packing and unpacking and traveling in the car. Recently we have pulled out the jumperoo - and it is a success! No pun intended - he is a JUMPER! wish we had a pic of him in it... oh well. Here are a few pictures from August of all our goodbyes until next summer...until we to move back to MN for real this time - Ben got a job with EY! We couldn't be prouder!

 goodbye mn fish

 goodbye mn grass

 goodbye mn summer humidity

  goodbye weekend trips to see papa russ, grandma cindy, and family.. we can't wait to reconvene

goodbye mn apt

Thanks for the great summer MN, we will miss you until next time!