Cereal time!

Derek's first time with cereal. He didn't really know what to think. It didn't take him long to figure it out. He slept so much better with the cereal in him. I tried to prolong it but gave in at four months. I can tell he already loves to eat.

Happy Birthday!

Bryce had his 3rd birthday. He was so excited when the day finally came. Bryce is such a sweet kid who loves life. He is almost always happy. I love to watch him smile because he seems to smile all over. His eyes are my most favorite part of his smile. If you know Bryce you know what I mean.

Bryce helped me make the cake and was ready to eat it when we were done. He had to wait one whole day. Boy was that hard for him to do. The race track idea was from Kent. But Bryce loved the cake and it fit him well. He loves cars.

When it was time to open present Bryce was ready to go. Family came and he kept saying, "It's my birthday. It's my birthday."

I love you, Grandpa

My Grandpa Moulton passed away on September 11. It kind of took me by surprise. His health wasn't so good but he had a very clear mind so I thought he had a few more years in him. I loved my grandfather very much. It was pretty hard on me. The hardest part was watching my grandma and realizing her best friend was gone. I have so many great memories of my grandpa and they will stay with me forever. Tanner told me the other day as I was a little tearful. "It's okay mom, he will always be with us because we have pictures of him." Grandpa is in heaven and no longer in pain. That gives me much comfort. I love you, Grandpa.

The funeral was held in Othello at the Stake Center on September 16th. All the grandkids and great grandkids sang I lived in heaven and I am a child of God. Grandma had two of her brothers and one sister and a sister-in-law come to the Funeral.

Four generations of Carole's
Gaylene Carole, Beverly Carole, Leslee Carole, and Makenzie Carole

Taking the flowers and plants to Grandma's house. What a big helper.


At the Graveside ceremony.

Derek is getting so grown up. He's almost four months old here. Derek's middle name is the same as my grandpa's. JOHN

In loving memory of Maurice John Moulton
March 13, 1924 - September 11, 2009

Boulder Cave

A few weekends ago my family and a couple other families went on a short drive to Boulder Caves which is just above Naches, WA. The ride there was a difficult one. It's only about an hours drive but it felt like three hours because the kids would not quit fighting. Car rides are always so much fun.

We arrived and started the mile walk up the mountain. Very beautiful area.

We made it to the cave and the kids had a blast climbing up the rocks. Bryce got pretty mad at me because I would not let he go up to the top with all the other kids. Thank goodness for friend how think about things ahead of time. The next thing I know Bryce has a sucker in his mouth. Thank you Brooke.

Back to school!

Tanner started school on Aug. 25th. He's in 2nd grade and is getting to know he teacher again. He is trying to not be shy and meet new friends.

Kenzie started a day after Tanner because our district does a staggered start for Kindergartners. She had a great time on her first day. She is meeting some new friends and loves her teacher. Our kindergarten is also all day so she came home pretty tired.



Getting home on the bus. Kenzie's first time riding a bus. I think she was to tired to really talk about it.

Hebdon Family Reunion!

As we were headed to the family reunion we stopped off at the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Other family member were there too.

The cousins joined in the fun.

The kids loved to watch the process of cheese being made.

The kids and their cousins all had a sleepover in the great room.

Every bathroom had a huge jetted tub. The kids said that was one of the best parts of the whole trip.

Preparing meals. Each family had a meal to prepare I got Saturday morning breakfast.


The view from the house we rented in Garibaldi, OR There was a tourist train that came passed the house a few times a day. We always stopped what we were doing to go out onto the deck to wave at the train passing by.

Fun at the beach. It was a little windy but that didn't stop the kids from having a blast.

It was a great surprise to have Uncle Kyle and aunt Kami show up at the reunion. No one new they were coming. Here's Kami running with the kids in the sand.

The wind was prefect for flying kites. Tanner spent a lot of time running around with a kite. I was pretty exhausted just watching him.


Bryce loved the sand that was all he did. I don't think he even noticed the water. Boy was he a mess when we went back to the house.


Bryce also loved kicking the beach ball. He played with that ball for over an hour.


Here are the kids running into and away from the waves.


Uncle Kory posing for the camera.


The baby was so good at the beach. After a few hours he was done and boy did he let me know he was done. I've never heard him scream so loud.

Tanner's Baptism

Tanner was baptized on Aug. 1st 2009 He was so excited for the day to come. As he came out of the water he told his dad "I feel good" Kent said it made him want to cry.



Cousins came!


His friend Logan was baptized too.

Refreshment after the baptism.