October (25)

 

We had friends over for Halloween. We went trick or treating and then watched Black Beards Ghost.

Halloween morning having our traditional breakfast. And traditionally I try to scare them in the morning and I think I got one or two.

Halloween was on a Friday, so I taught sewing at Friday school. We made little bags together, so that was fun.

On Thursday the kids could dress up for Halloween, we didn't dress up in costumes but the girls wore Halloween outfits.

Michael's parents came through for a quick visit. We always love having them come through. 

This is a friend I made through the missionaries, I have learned so much from her, it was neat to see her enter the waters of baptism.

Celebrating Maebryn's birthday, she brings us so much joy and we are so grateful for her. It was fun having a day to celebrate her. She got some new dolls for her dollhouse.

Alden's game came! He now needs to get them all boxed up and shipped out and then find a way to sell all of the rest of the games.

Going to the Casa Manana play, we went to see Junie B. Jones. They did a good job, it wasn't my favorite of plays but I was amazed at the good messages that came from it. The main message I got was the importance of writing in our journal. 

Girls working on their paintings. I love that they enjoy doing art and will do it spontaneously throughout the day. 

We celebrated Benson's birth the day after his birthday, it was a great day. He wanted to visit the zoo, so we went their and enjoyed seeing all of the animals. Benson and Evan love animals. Benson got a rainforest lego set and a computer.

General Conference. We listened to Saturday at the campsite but then got to listen to Sunday's at home. I always enjoy General Conference. It brings such a sweet spirit into our home. 

Hike just before the first session of General Conference.

In between conferences we went out on this kayak, it was fun to be out on the water. 

We had lots of great meals that Michael had prepared before we left. We had very yummy enchiladas, then banana dessert, corn bread and chili, strawberry cake, we had nachos, we were going to have pizza but we didn't end up needing to make it. It was a very yummy campout. I was impressed with all Michael had prepared.