I need a daughter...

While Jessi and her family were here I came to a conclusion-I need a daughter.  I had so much fun doing girly things with Eden.  She loves crafts, sewing and creating.  She was so much fun to spend time with.  Together, we made this skirt and hair pretty.  I love you, Miss Eden!

Conference Weekend and Our Favorite Redheads

This past conference weekend was the best!  We finally got the Fredericks out here.  Jessi really wanted to attend conference and was able to get tickets for the Sunday afternoon session.  Richard, Jessi and Ricky all went while Eden and Andrew stayed with us.  Everyone definitely had fun!  Jessi was in awe to see the prophet in person, and attend conference with Ricky and Richard.  We loved having a full house and seeing Zander interact with his cousins.  What an awesome weekend!  I really need to find Richard a job out here, so they can be our neighbors.  :)

Cute little Miss Eden 

Zander looking adorable!  

Ricky showing off his cool Halloween necklace that he made!  

This family loved Mr. Henry!  He appreciated all the extra attention.  

In between sessions on Saturday, we went to Bridal Veil Falls with the Fredericks, Mari, Sasha and Hudson.  The weather was so beautiful!  The kiddos loved feeding the fish.  Fall is so wonderful in Utah!  

Hudson...such a fun kid!  

The kids loved walking on the rocks to get closer to the fish. 

Ricky is so handsome!  

Andrew running from mommy. 

Hudson and Lance.  Best buds.  

My gorgeous family.  

Andrew wanted me to take his picture.  I love his pose!  

So many redheads :)  

The Fredericks are the best!  We're counting down the days until they come back to visit us.

Cousins make the best friends

This picture speaks for itself...

I love Greenwood Elementary!

Red Ribbon Week was the best at Greenwood Elementary!  Our PTA kicked off red ribbon week at the beginning of the Halloween week, which was genius because the fun lasted all week long!  Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and being an elementary school teacher makes it the absolute best.  I love seeing all the costumes and getting caught up in the thrill of the holiday.

 Some of the festivities included wearing your favorite jersey to join the team against drugs, hats off for never doing drugs and Halloween day was say boo to drugs by wearing your costume to school.  It was so much fun!  Of course my favorite day was jersey day because it allowed me to dust off my favorite shirt in the whole wide world!  I love Ecuador and this awesome Ecuador soccer jersey!

Circus Time

Back in September, we went to the circus up in SLC.  It was really cool and both my boys loved seeing all the crazy daredevils.  Before the show began, we were able to get up close and personal with the different performers. 

Camping Time

Before the cold weather set in, we decided to take a camping trip!  We went fall break and had a blast!  

Cutest traveler!  

This boy loves his audio books!

We loved mountain biking.

What a strong 9 year old!

Zander loves taking pictures.  

Zander earned another jr. ranger badge!  

Enjoying the camp food!

Dead horse lookout.  

Zander's Baptism

Our (not so) little guy chose to be baptized!  We are so proud of him and know this will bless his life.  It's so fun to see him grow in the gospel and discover his own testimony.  He talks a lot about going on a mission and I already know that he'll be a great missionary when his time comes.  Crazy to think that he's now at the halfway point-only 9 more years to go.  

We love you, Zander!  Congratulations on your baptism.  

Our little family

My handsome men in white.  So grateful to have a son who chose to be baptized and a husband worthy to baptize him.  

Practicing