Sweet Surprise

So this evening I got a text from my sister's husband and he said he was in Springville doing some fishing and decided to stop by Maxwell's grave. I got a little emotional when the pictures came through my phone. I can hardly believe it's been nearly 11 years. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my sweet sweet boy. So grateful for this act of kindess, it meant the world to me. 

Girls Night Out Craft

Last night we had a girls night out at my friends Shannon's house. It was wonderful to be around other women and chat. I actually don't love making crafts, but I may have changed my mind after I made this door mat. I love Buffalo. 

Hair

Bean has been working on different hairstyles and teaching herself how to do different styles. I thought these were cute! Love you Bean.

Becker Farms Apple Picking

Fall is gorgeous here in WNY and apple picking is a favorite. We didn't go until later in the afternoon and my children got ornery and tired, but nevertheless it felt wonderful to be outside. We got to soak up all the good weather that we can get! 

Gross

I don't know if I should laugh or cry....Lady was sleeping and Toad was standing right by the couch and said," Oh man, I just accidentally sneezed on her."

That's chunks of Halloween cookies that you see. Poor Lady.

Young Women's Activity

These beautiful ladies are working hard putting together meals to give to those in need. Grateful that Bean has such great friends. 

Primary Auxilliary Training

Our Stake Primary Leadership Training is coming up. I feel so grateful to have such amazing counselors, I am surrounded by spiritual giants and have learned so much.

Spooky

Chief spent the other night decorating his room for over an hour hoping he would "freak" out Clark.

Those spiderwebs are looking very spooky! :)

Oliver's first "date"

Last week Oliver's dreams all came true. My friend Amy called and asked if Oliver would want to go bowling with her and her daughter. Oliver loves to bowl and especially LOVES Amy and Ella. When I asked him he was soooo excited! He couldn't wait. Apparently, he got a strike on his first try! After bowling, they went to Red Robin and Amy spoiled him with a milkshake and lunch! Thanks Amy for being such a good friend! Oliver is still talking about it! Only one more month until sweet Ella girl can join all the youth on Saturday Temple trips! 

Dad's Helpers

I tell you what, I am grateful to be married to a handy man. Over the last few months he has fixed both of our cars multiple times saving us lots of money! Thankfully no major fixes below, just an oil change. Toad and Chief wanted in on all the action. 

Fall at the Zoo

Last week we met some friends and headed to the zoo. It felt like summer it was so warm! The children are already asking to go back. Hopefully, we can get one more trip in before winter comes. 

I Love to See the Temple

A lovely morning in Palmyra at the temple with two beautiful friends who I admire so much. The temple is a wonderful reminder of what matters most. 

Finally Updated

Phew 3 1/2 months of blogging DONE.

Hopefully, I can stay up to date from here on out! 

Trader Joe's Pumpkins

Every year we take our kids to a local farm and let them choose a pumpkin out of the patch, but it's pricey. When I saw that they had them at Trader Joes for $3.50 we jumped on that. The kids could careless either way, they just want a pumpkin. 

Face Time

Grateful for face time calls from my brother, hes the best! I love him dearly.

General Conference

General Conference is my favorite weekend of the year. I love everything about it. This year we made some loaded nachos and bean made cinnamon rolls that were amazing! Seriously, it was her first time making them from scratch and she killed it! They were to die for! She also made some delicious frosting to go on top. 

Bean Decorates

Oh how I love Bean. I came into the bathroom and notices she decorated the back of my toilet. She's all about Halloween decorations. :)

Lady loves Dogs

Lady loves dogs and runs up to them wherever we go! Tonight she came across this beautiful dog at Chief's soccer practice. She loved it! I wanted to put her on the dog's back and have her take a ride it was so big! 

Also the below picture is a little preschool project she made. Oh I love my little apple girls.

Fall Shopping

We stopped by Trader Joes and stocked up on everything pumpkin flavored. I love this season.

Ultra Ragnar 2016

The babies are all ready and think they are going on Ragnar with Jer.