P.S. I very well EXPECT two poems written in behalf of mine and Ty's birthdays this month. THANK YOU!

A little something from the Burton's...

Popo and Lindsey got haircuts. Compliments to Porter for my black eye!

The awesome pillows Mom made for our bed! She sure is talented. Thanks to Dad for his help on the buttons and thanks to Ty for his moral support :)

We got this huge recliner to fit in Porter's room. I love it. It will be perfect for nursing future minions.

Our yummy butternut squash soup we made for dinner!

Popo posing in his pink bib :)

 A closer shot of my black eye. Porter threw a toy and it hit my face. Best aim I've ever witnessed!

 Popo playing with his Daddy.

Giving it a try

I am trying to post a blog.  I think that is what you tech geeks call it.  Ben got his learners permit today.  So Heeeeere we go!  Another one taking drivers ed.  We made carmeled apples tonight for our Mutual activity.   This is the most exciting thing that has happened all week.  (For me, that is!)  OK  I am going to get ready for bed now.  I just wanted to see if this really works.  Have a nice night.  Love,  Dad

Dear Family,
  It has been a very busy fall. I am trying to put everything in order so I can head out to the Jensens'.  I can't wait to meet Lincoln.  Fortunately when I come back I will be done working at the OBG so I can spend more time doing what I love best,  (playing with my favorite boys, Jensens included).  Here are a few pics from the cabin and a few shots from work.  I should of taken them last week when you could see the fall colors better, but that's me, always a day late and a dollar short.  Love you all! Mom
p.s. I would appreciate your prayers as Ben and I drive back home!

This is your dad speaking.  I had fun at the cabin. We need to go more often just to have a few laughs.  For those who weren't there, we were talking about all the things the girls did to tease each other (pants-ing while face washing) and other subjects we don't want to revisit.  I am glad that Porter made it home without more scars or injury.  It was fun to see the Homer boys using their creativity (leaf pictures). That's all I can scrape up to say. (It's Sunday night- Dad needs to rest his mind). :)

Ben's Adventures

Ben has enjoyed mountain biking with Jeremy. He will sure miss him as he leaves for Guatemala this week. Ben has some exciting upcoming adventures as he starts drivers ed tomorrow! It should take only 9 days to complete. He is buying Trent's car. He will fly out to Pennsylvannia (lucky!) and drive his new car home with mom. They plan to stop at some cool places on the way home, so it should be an exciting road trip. But hopefully not too adventurous. :) Ben is hoping to find a job in the beloved Logan and begin a new adventure in the story we call life.

October 2013 Cabin Trip

The fall colors were so gorgeous up at the cabin. We were also met with this surprise on the way up. A whole ton of sheep were being herded down the dirt road. It was fun for the kids to see, so we didn't mind being held up a bit. 

We laughed at the stupidity of the sheep. It made me think about how oft times we are compared to sheep and the Savior is our shepherd. He doesn’t push, because that just makes some sheep run astray. But he kindly leads. Jesus led, but these sheep were being herded from behind and it didn’t always seem like the most constructive way. These herders were on horseback and they had dogs, who would listen to the whistles of the man and they would some times get vicious getting the sheep to go the right way. The Savior is much more gentle. I could see the difference between a sheep herder and a Shepherd. The Shepherd knows his sheep by name and they listen to His voice. 

Reed loves his new baby cousin, ShayLee Kay Brown. This picture was taken at the Homer cabin. It has been a great year full of fun cabin trips. 

Classic Reed face.

Nothing like hot cocoa at the cabin.

So happy to be at the cabin!

Reed Bert. (we have some great nicknames in this fam)

Brothers

We woke up to a beautiful sight Friday morning. This soft blanket of snow didn't last long. It melted throughout the day and left mud and puddles.....

...But mud and puddles are heaven for little boys tromping around in their boots.

Yes, we borrowed the neighbor's swing. It was in the warm sunshine. 

This kind of stroller works a lot better in the wet terrain. 

Spencer and Reed at the lake. LOVE this pic!

We watched a young bull moose walk along the lake's edge. We are so blessed to have such a great cabin in such a great place. I am so glad that our children can make fun memories at the cabin. It is so nice to be able to escape the city and noise and enjoy the peaceful beauty of God's creation in nature. THANKS!