Help...Mom...I need you.

I was down stairs, on the computer, when I hear Elli yelling..."Mom, I need you." "help" She didn't sound urgent, but I went to see what she "needed" anyway. (she often yells "I need you" then shows me something she likes, or she just wants to be held." Anyway...
This is what I found. Elli, all by herself, made this fun contraption and couldn't get down.

Yes, I do have my hands full.
This "rope"(its the tie from Mikes robe) does serve a purpose in our home. When Elliot moved to a bed she would come out 5 to 10 times a night. Her door is hung wrong and won't latch all the way, so I couldn't even Lock her in her room. So one night after 3 HOURS of putting her back in her room every 5 minutes, I came up with this plan. She has never come out again after bed time! Smile. Actually I usually don't even need to "lock" her door, I can just threaten I am going to and she will stay in her bed. Ahhh...the feeling of control.

Movie Night

We used to love going to the "movie under the stars" in Meridian, ID. One summer we went almost every week. My Dad just sent the schedule in the mail for us...Thanks Dad, if only we could make it to one. Luckily we got to experience our own Movie under the Stars, here in NH. Our great friends, Jeff and Emily Titus, recently bought a projector. They had their first (and hopefully not last) neighborhood movie night. We started with a BBQ and then as soon as it was dark the movie "Bolt" was shown. They invited the entire Neighborhood, Ward, and coworkers to the event. It was a great Missionary opportunity. Oh, and TONS of fun.

Griff all snuggled up for the movie.

Another neighbor brought out her popcorn machine and kept us all supplied.

After the movie heading home.

The Man with the Plan...Jeff Titus.