McIntire Madness

We have always had an artificial tree but decided to join in the ranks of other Washingtonians and get a real tree! We went with a few other families and chopped down a tree! It was a fun day and I have to say, I LOVE the tree!

Last minute I decided to cook our own Thanksgiving dinner! We invited a few folks over but people already had plans so we decided to just do it with our family. It was a really fun day and nice to spend it together. The boys are getting old enough that we are really enjoying the dinner table conversation.  Cole and Dad started out at the Turkey bowl and then we had our dinner for lunch. It was tasty!

Cole had been complaining about his eyes for awhile so we finally took him into the eye doctor. His eyes are okay but he could use a little help with distance vision. It wasn't a week later that we got a letter home from school with Ethan saying he needed to get his eyes checked because he failed his exam at school. As it turns out he is nearly blind in one eye! He technically has a lazy eye. He needs to wear his glasses all the time and hopefully it will help correct his vision. He has done really well with them and wears them as he should!

I took Preston down to Utah to see my friend Adrienne get married. I had a great trip filled with seeing fun people and eating good food! It was Preston's first airplane ride! He was a great traveler.

I got to chat with my mission president, mtc comp Erin and mission buddy Dora. It was a fun day. At the reception I saw lots of other mission folk.

Cole and Ethan played soccer this fall!

Cole really came into his own this year. He was scoring goals most games and played really well.

Cole started Scouts in September! So far he really likes it!

When you are a fourth child sometimes you just have to make do.....