What Can a Toddler Do with Two New Teeth?...

enjoy a Delicious fall treat...

crunch crunch crunch!

WILL WORK FOR SKI PASSES...

Dave was in charge of the dedication of Drew and Isaac’s new charter school building and they were in need of a picture taker... and I fit the bill (see titleJ). The dedication was sort of a big deal because somehow Dave was able to book the probably U.S. senator, Mike Lee, to speak.

I don’t think I would have had as many “sick” days if I went to this school growing up. It is located in the hills above Heber in the Olympic Cross Country Ski Park. The scenery is spectacular and being able to have skiing as part of their curriculum is pretty dang cool.

I was supposed to get lots of pictures of the school to send to the newspaper.. but the scarecrows created a bit of a photo opt faux pas. . They looked a bit like kids with pillowcases over the heads...or kkk members...creepy!

Candidate of Senator, Mike Lee

I should have been focused on taking pictures of the politician and principle but the pretty fall leaves where more my cup of tea:)

Probably some Olympian in his ski skates...Just another day at Soldier Hollow:)

If Issac had a twin...this girl would be it!

Poor Heather and Dave...While they were trying to wrap up this production their boys went all "Tom and Huck" and were knee deep in a mud hole... Issac lost his shoes in the muck and I couldn't help laugh and take pictures while they were being scolded by my sister. At least she'll have photos when this is funny to her in ten years :)

Ga-ga-Boo-la-la...

From the fabulous fajitas, fun games, and ghoulish decor...this party was pretty much to die for. We missed it last year because I was sorta in the maternity ward and wasn't thinking 9 months prior...but mark my words...next pregnancy will be planned around this party J!

I was Lady Gaga, clad in her "made from meat" dress she wore to the VMA’s. Here I am posing with my p-p-p-poker faceJ Apparently I am the only one who reads People as I am passing time in the grocery store line...because besides Alison, I don’t think anyone really knew who I was. Even my barely "tween" babysitter thought I was bananas.

John was a BP oil cleaner-upper ( BP standing for BAD PLANNING).

Her cute country house was decorated like a haunted Halloween haven!

The games we play are always so creative and fun and the prizes are totally worth being ultra competitive. Alison should create a monster mash marriage counseling center because John and I are always closer after we compete with the other couples...Not something that happens after something like Scrabble.

I love this Lady-bug. Thanks for the great night Alison and Mike! I think it is safe to say we now officially have the Halloween Spirit.

Final Day at the Farmer's Market...

Along with the practice of impulsiveness (see previous post), I love the concept of compromise...

Saturday morning I was able to get my fill at the farmers market... and in exchange... John was able to watch football all afternoon without me complaining. Now If only all give and take... was such a piece of cakeJ

If John would let me, I'd grow James's hair out just like this. I guess I really am a hippie at heart.

Legends from the Fall...

Yesterday the weather was too wonderful to waste away, so I facebooked my brother, Zac, and within the hour we were walking in the wildness in search of a little beaver abode up Big Cottonwood Canyon.

One of the things I love about life is the concept of spontaneity. Knowing that I can wake up thinking it will be just another ordinary day... with dishes, diapers, and deciding what’s for dinner... and then out of the blue...I end up in this spot, feeling like I am on a vacation in the golden Appalachians...

When we started our hike the leaves were looking like a faded old flannel shirt... then we rounded a corner and came upon a clearing where the colors were as exuberant and outstanding as ever!

James...pre booking it right into the beaver pond.

Hiking might just be the best workout! We hiked for four fabulous hours and I didn't even realize I was exercising until this morning when my muscles felt like mush:)

The reflection of the trees in the water looked like Mother Earth was having an exhibit on abstract art.

If I didn’t have a ring on my finger, I would marry the mountains... (and have a hot affair with the ocean once a yearJ)

My bro is a great hiking companion/ tour guide... I learned so many new things about animal tracks, history of the area, and he gave my back a break by caring James.

It’s hard to believe that by Halloween, this area will be frosted over and probably have a foot snow. But Hallelujah, there is hope... for occasionally we also have an impromptu and spontaneous ski dayJ