Pumpkins

 Every October, my family drives out to this roadside market called DiIoro Farms (www.diioriofarms.com) to get pumpkins. They used to have a big pumpkin patch where you could wander around looking for your perfect jack-o-lantern canvas, and little goats you could pet. I remember being very upset as a little girl when one tried to eat my dress. We always listened to the same Cd's on the way, and it was just a really fun tradition. My Dad was a busy guy when we were growing up and this was sort of his thing. We knew he would take us to pick our pumpkins and I looked forward to it every year. If you have ever heard his FAMOUS (in our family anyway) black widow with an egg sack-right next to his hand-holy crap-he almost died-story, this is where it happened.
It has changed a little, but we still get pretty excited about it. This year I got to share it with my own family, and my brother was there to snap a few pictures. 

The family pictures weren't so hot. We aren't great at holding still, looking in the same direction, keeping eyes open/fingers out of noses, all that good stuff. But these kid ones... I love them!

I am a very happy Momma. 

Scratch That

After 2 weeks or so of serving as the second counselor in the elders quarum presidency, Wayne got a phone call about meeting with the Stake President. I asked Wayne what else they could possibly want from us, since both of us had already taught, received callings, and spoken in sacrament meeting. My jaw sort of hit the floor when the Stake President called him as THE elders quarum president. Didn't see that one coming. It's going to be good though! A lot of work, but good work, and I am sure we will learn a LOT. 

Not much is happening...I potty trained Graham. He did REALLY well, and I am so glad!
Cooper will be 1 really soon, and I still haven't planned anything at all. He is getting be an excellent escape artist, and impressive climber. He has gotten on of every strapping chair we have, besides his car seat (thank heavens). He is really a lot of work since he has to be watched constantly! He is getting more teeth lately. He is up to 2 and 3/4, with one JUST about to come in (very cranky). He looks ridiculous though because they aren't in order. 
We are getting all ready for Halloween and Graham LOVES it. One of his very most favorite movies is Nightmare Before Christmas (Wayne too), so he is really excited to see all the "Jacks".  This year we are going to be the California Raisins and EVERYBODY has to wear tights! I can't wait. I PROMISE pictures. I just found a bunch of purple sheets at a thrift store to make our costumes.

These kids eat non stop. I don't know how we are going to afford it. When we made our budget, I thought we had planned WAAAAAY over for our groceries. Now I'm not so sure...but the free Halloween candy is definitely going to help!