Lindsay's First Birthday

We can't believe Lindsay is already 1 year old. She is such a wonderful little girl to have in our family. To celebrate her birthday we took her to a park to play in the sand and eat pizza and cupcakes. The sunny 75 degree weather made it a perfect day.

Halloween Week

Hailey has improved immensly with her soccer skills

Our Pretty, Pretty Princess

Hassell Castle Pumpkin = 1st Place Prize @ Ward Trunk or Treat

I got to attend my wonderful friend Bryanna's wedding in CA which was a blast!

Lindsay and Uncle Bobby

Cute little Tinkerbell and Grandma

Junior Monster is Walking

Pumpkin Patch

In preparation of the fall festivities a visit to the local pumpkin patch was in order.  We were accompanied by the McLaws’ family and enjoyed Midwest activities, even closing the evening with some custard. 







Maze or Maize?

Who can pass up wooden vegetables?






Cow tires, best ever



St. George

Last week we went to St. George to meet up with some college friends and their families. In total there were 8 adults, and 10 kids under 6. But it was an awesome trip, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We went on a little hike every morning, went shopping, out to eat, swimming, played games, and just hung out. Hailey loved playing with the other girls, and it's always great to see old friends. Hopefully we can do it again soon. Here are some pictures from the trip.

 St. George Temple between the hands

 Hiking Girls

 Hailey Stinky Face #1

 Lindsay's Ride

 Hailey Stinky Face #2

 St. George Scenery

 Hailey in "The Crack"

 Future Cougarettes

 Good Times with Dad

 Fun Arch

Nice Drive back through Hoover Dam

Oktoberfest 5K

Saturday I ran my first 5k at the Tempe Oktoberfest. I had never run farther than 1.5 miles in my life, and I think that was in Junior High. So I was pretty proud of myself for making it 3.1 miles. My time was 34:20, so I still have a lot of improvement. But it was still fun, and I'm glad I had great friends to run it with and something to work towards.

Ward Campout

This past weekend was our ward campout. It was so nice to spend some time outside and experience a day of cooler weather and trees. Hailey had a blast playing with the other kids, and I decided smores made with reeses peanut cups are awesome. The night was a little rough with the junior monster (Lindsay), and all the elk and coyote noises, but we made it through and had a great time.

The girls playing in the tent

Hailey looking adorable as always

Lindsay eating a mouthful of dirt

The pack 'n play is great for camping and crawling babies

Hailey hanging out with the older girls

Enjoying family time

This is how Lindsay took her morning nap