Bastille Concert

 It was fun to sneak away for an evening to see Russ' favorite group in concert. We headed out to UCCU event center in Orem and had a great time.. even though my kids called me while I was there because they were fighting over who's turn it was to use the iPad. Seriously.

Pumpkin Patch & Halloween

 I attempted to grow our own pumpkins this year and failed terribly. In full disclosure, I did not put much effort into my garden this year. We ended up with a few small gourds but nothing that was jack-o-lantern worthy. Happily, we headed to the same pumpkin patch we've been going to for years.

 

We were just about to leave the patch and my Mom drove up next to us in the parking lot! She just happened to be driving by on her way home and saw Jackson loading his pumpkin into the trunk. It was a fun little surprise visit. What are the chances?!

Jackson hasn't had an interest in trick-or-treating the last couple years so I was glad he decided to go with some of his buddies from school. Ashleigh drove out to one of her best friend's house to trick-or-treat and spend the night. Eventhough they weren't going together, they happened to want the same type of costume. They were cracking me up posing for pictures and Ashleigh dancing around in her fat morph suite was hilarious!

 

Vampire Bat & Monster

Little Moments - Piano

I am thrilled to have my Grandmother's piano in my living room! 

Even though she passed away when I was young, I have such fond memories of my Grandma Alice and feel like I have a strong connection with her. I am hoping to gather pictures from various family members playing throughout the years and keep them in a small scrapbook on the top of the piano.

Jackson was equally thrilled and imediatly started practicing his music for the his upcoming Christmas concert at school. Thank you to my Aunt Glory & Uncle Don for sharing it with me. Here's to many more years of beautiful music.

Alice In Wonderland

If 22 years ago, you would have told me there would be an actual restaurant in Riverton, let alone a Sushi restaurant.. I never would have believed you. It's amazing how much it's grown. The field we used to ride our horses through is now a strip mall and the duck pond, where we caught frogs, is now a Super Walmart. Crazy.

My mom treated Ashleigh and myself to an afternoon of local theater. We enjoyed lunch at a new sushi restaurant before heading to Riverton's community center for a local rendition of Alice In Wonderland.

3 generations at the theater. Great afternoon.

Little Moments - Dawn

I've never been a morning person but this sunrise certainly made it worth getting up at the crack of dawn. Absolutely amazing!

Russell's Birthday

Sadly, Russ had to work on his birthday but his co-workers did a great job decorating his desk with balloons, streamers and candy.

We went out for some BBQ for dinner and enjoyed a mellow night at home.

We Skyped with Karmen & Russ (his parents) while he opened cards and gifts.

Then we all sang "Happy Birthday" after which he did blow out all 22 candles with one breath.

 

Little Moment - Fall harvest

These two cucumbers were hiding under some leaves. Happy surprise.