Wood Avenue

I love taking walks after church. It was chilly that day, and windy, so leaves were falling from every tree around us. It was a gorgeous example of this season's namesake.  We drove down to our favorite street in the city- Wood Avenue, and the scenery did not disappoint. 

I also love spontaneous fires in the fire pit in our back yard.  It's a good thing I keep marshmallows in the house at all times for such occasions.

Even more than backyard fires, I love cuddling and reading books with my babies in the "hide-out" they created under the stairs in the basement.  So cozy.

 

 

Bill's Visit

Back in October, I got a call in the middle of the night from my mom that my dad had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital because he was too weak to stand without falling.  It was very scary, considering that just weeks before, he had endured open heart surgery.  He was treated for a bad kidney infection, and then transferred to a rehab facility to regain his strength before heading back home.  Since he was there for a while, the kids had the idea that we should take grandpa some treats and fall decorations to hang around his room to cheer him up.  One of the many reasons I love my dad, is that even when he's feeling absolutely horrible, he takes the time to love on my kids.  He even let them crawl up on his bed while he read to them.  I'm so grateful they will always have these memories with him.

Bill decided to make the trip out here to be with dad and stayed with us during conference weekend.  In spite of my dad being sick, we all did our best to enjoy the mild weather and spending time together.  In between visits with grandpa, we enjoyed a trip to Rock Ledge Ranch, lots of yummy food, watching conference, and lots of napping.

October

The beginning of October brought all sorts of fun for the kids.  Ben got to go on his very first field trip with his Kindergarten class to the pumpkin patch.  While he was there, he enjoyed a petting zoo, playing on a giant slide, swimming in a huge pool of corn, and a hay ride.  Then he got to pick his own pumpkin to bring home.  He also made me the noodle necklace that is around my neck.  Kindergarten is the best. October also meant going to Stephen's football games.  The kids loved getting all decked out in Vista Ridge colors and cheering for their cousin.

"I'm so thankful to live in a world where there are Octobers."- Anne of Green Gables

Welome Little Pumpkin

When my friend Christine revealed that she was expecting a baby boy, several ladies and I offered to throw her a shower.  Since it was Fall, we couldn't resist having a pumpkin themed party.  It was a very sweet, cozy party with lots of friends and yummy food.  We are all so excited for you, Christine!