The Swarrell Life

Much to be thankful for. Yeah, we can all say that. Really, we can. If you are reading this then you have much to be thankful for. You have both computer access and time. Not only that, you have time to read a blog that doesn't really add anything necessary to your life. Alright, if a poorly placed sense of humor is necessary, then I guess we fit. But you get my drift. You have a car, house and savings account, you are in the top 10% of the world when it comes to wealth. Okay, I don't really have numbers to back that up, but someone once told me that when I was young and idealistic. Even if it is half true, most of us are rich, rich, rich. Throw in a really good friend and your life is priceless. Be thankful. Today is Thanksgiving. Today is Trinity's birthday. Today I had enough spare time and money to run a local 5k turkey Trot. Rich indeed! Teagan and Trinity were treated to ice cream with Jen, Ava and Emerson on Wednesday. Happy birthday eve, Trinity! ...

So, here's another random post. I need to get more specific. Or maybe not. The holidays are upon us, so I am guessing that there will be plenty of event-specific posts on the way. Did I mention that I won a trip to Belgium? Well, I just did! Be very jealous! We found a grader to play in. Teagan loves construction stuff right now. Me: It's a grader Teagan! Teagan: Like granddad? Me: Yes Teagan, just like Granddad! The boys Trinity spelling. She likes to read and spell Teagan went bowling with Jackie on Saturday while I was at the Bronco game Boise. His first time bowling! He'll learn not to do that very much. Checking out the lane Watching the ball go! Not bad for being two! Yes,  Teagan is officially better than me at bowling. A while back this picture was taken. I do believe Mrs. Kelley earns way more style points AND is way faster, since she can actually pedal the thing. She might be ready ...

So there's been a bunch of stuff going on lately. This post isn't about any of that stuff. It has been mostly been boring, nothing you'd want to know about anyway. Instead, here's some random stuff from August to October. How's that for a summary?  It seems harder and harder to get the kids to smile for the camera. Glad we caught this one of Trinity and her uncle Wade! Who doesn't get excited for cake?!?!? This was Autumn's birthday party. Goofballs! Monkey #1 is very proud of herself! We went to McCall for a few days. While we were there, we went to some hot springs. The best part was that this pool was the same depth the whole way, so the kids could roam the whole thing without ever going too far! If he knew how nice hot springs really are, he would be smiling. Juice boxes rule! Coolest.Play.Structure.Ever That slide is a loooong one! A cute pic. Almost inappropriate though. S...