Family In Town!

It's always something to look forward to when you hear family is coming to town, ie my Sister-in-law Heidi. We are fortunate enough to have had them just come this last week and stay at our home. It was just Heidi and her two children, Teddy and Elsie. We had a blast and really enjoyed our eye-to-eye contact therapeutic sessions. It's always rejuvenating for me when she comes to stay. I went a little crazy with the photos of her little Elsie due to my recent photography class. But that little girl is worth taking photos. She's so stinking cute!
We also got to spend some more time with my other sister-in-law Katie and her adoreable baby Macy. Those cheeks!!

Halloween 2010

Halloween was great again this year. It has gone from being a holiday I used to hate all growing up, to one I thoroughly look forward to thanks to my kids. I love seeing their excitement in dressing up and I absolutely LOVE trick-or-treating with them!

Jacqueline was a mystery girl this year. We couldn't label her any one "thing" rather that she just wore a costume. She looked awesome however, and got to break in her costume at her jr. high Halloween dance. You would have thought she were going to Prom with all the time and preparation that went into getting her ready. She knew exactly what she wanted and I felt great pressure meeting her expectations. Luckily, I did.

McArthur had picked being a Cowboy and then threw on the horse he wore a couple of years ago at the last minute. He said, "I can't ride a horse without my horse!" Well said McArthur. What kind of a Cowboy would go around without a horse to ride.

Easton was super excited to be a "Inja" this year and definitely had all the moves. He certainly knows how to ham it up.

We had both of our families over during the day for Taco Soup and Scones and had such a blast spending the day with them. Cute little Neices Hale and Macy were so fun to see and Nephew Kaden made a great Spider Man. Good times!

Welcome Home Bill and Hawley! Hooray!!

After three long and eventful years, Bill and Hawley finally came home this July from being Mission Presidents in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mission. We missed them terribly and it has been wonderful having all the family around this summer for some much needed reconnecting. Just some random photos of the Barrett clan this summer 2010.

Little E!

Easton continues to keep us on our toes and amaze us. He is Mr. Social, always having to be playing with friends and leading the pack. They change from Super Heroes to Secret Agents to Cowboys to some thug from the "hood." It's quite entertaining to see what they will come up with next.








Easton continues to keep us on our toes and amaze us. He is Mr. Social, always having to be playing with friends and leading the pack. They change from Super Heroes to Secret Agents to Cowboys to some thug from the "hood." It's quite entertaining to see what they will come up with next.

He played T-ball this year and LOVED it! He's got quite the left arm throw and hits a doozy when he get a hold of the ball. Looks like father like son. Won't Will be proud!



He started Soccer again this year and is "kicking" some serious B-hind...and goals too. He's scored 26 goals so far this season compared with last years 11. He decided he wanted to keep a running total however, so we are up to 37 goals so far. Grandpa Joe gives him a $1 for every goal. He's got enough saved up at this point he plans to buy a pillow pet.

McArthur's Baptism

McArthur, although 9 this July, was finally baptized and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were so proud of him and his decision and faith to be baptized. It was such a wonderful experience for our entire family as we got to participate in missionary discussions in preparation for the baptism.

McArthur wasn't very receptive to the missionaries at first, but he quickly grew to anticipate their arrival and interacted with them in his own little "McArthur" way.

Jax Grows Up!

Little Jacqueline isn't so little anymore. She began Junior High this year to my great horror and surprisingly likes it. I don't know if that should make me happy or worried. Here's a pic of her and her cousin Joseph on the first day of 7th grade.