Connor's Fall Concert

Connor had his first concert in 7th grade. He is actually in the 8th grade band this year because his teacher from last year suggested he be placed there. It's kind of nice because he knows a few of the 8th graders from church so we get to see our friends when we go to the band activities. His friends Jordan and Shawn got placed there too. I recorded a little of one of the songs.

I'm really proud of Connor and how well he is doing. Not just with band, but this year in school. He's really doing a great job on staying focused and organized.

A Saturday Zoo Trip

We finally went to the zoo to see the new lion exhibit. It looked a little foreboding so we made sure we dressed warm and brought our huge umbrella.Luckily, the exhibit is all covered. And snug....
The kids had fun on their safari.

I liked how they put the jeep half in the exhibit. There were muddy paw streaks on the windshield.

I didn't know that my kids were part of the zoo....

We went to see the crocodile. After being in the rain it was pretty hot in there.

It was a good Saturday trip. Because of the rain we had areas almost to ourselves. Then it was nice to come home and warm up. The rain hasn't stopped today.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween has come and gone! Mallory our bumblebee, Connor as Hades, and Courtney our spunky witch had a great time at the ward trunk-or-treat.

Nona and Papa are here and came with Bob, Kim and boys for the candy heist.

Pete and the kids carved pumpkins while I took Nona on a tour of places the kids go. I have to say I'm pretty impressed with my hubby's mad carving skill.Connor opted out on trick-or-treating but the girls made up the difference.
Happy Halloween!

Not enough Disney you say?

I was able to take the girls to Disney on Ice. We drove downtown, parked, got on the max and rode down to the Rose Garden. Here's the girls at the start of the show....
These are for Luke....

Here's the girls during...

And here's the girls after....

We had a good time. I have to say I really liked the Tinker Bell show the best. The girls said their favorite was all of it. I'm glad we had the chance to go.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to a pumpkin patch today. We wondered if we might be able to pull off one like these... The kids and I had fun on the tour.
I had fun taking pictures.

We lucked out that the rain stopped just as we arrived and we had a fun evening.

A Little Night Time Reading...

Crazy Hair Day

The girls had the Tiger Trek/ Cray Hair day today. This is what they each wanted for their hair do's!
The styles lasted all day and I had to help get it out. At least I haven't forgotten how to "back comb!"