October 13

This year Cade begged to be a part of my Halloween piano recital.  I really think he is too young to have one on one lessons, but I didn't want to squash his interest.  He picked out a piece called "Shout Boo."  I taught it to him by rote whenever he was interested, and we played it as a duet.  I have a video of it - but you can't hear a sound on it, because David was screaming the whole time......I'll have to try it again.  Cade did a great job, and it was fun for us to play together.  I had to keep explaining to my students and parents that even though his piece sounded really hard - he learned it by rote - not  by reading.......It was a good first exposure to piano for him though.  We'll see if he stays interested or not - but I'm decidedly not going to push.  If he wants to play great - but I'm not forcing him.  I've had one too many miserable students who didn't want to be there.  I won't put any other teacher through that!

October 12

I have no idea what this little guy is supposed to be, but it was an awful cute picture so here it is. 

October 11

It was Davy Crockett Cannon that won the big prize for us this year.  2nd place and free tickets to the Gateway Discovery and a bucket of other stuff.  Yeah!  I guess it pays to be little and cute and wear dollar store vests and guns :) 

October 10

Cade snagged free hot chocolate with his Abe costume.  He was sad he didn't get more because the beard was pretty itchy.  He liked all the haunted trails, though. 

October 9

Indiana Jones and Abraham Lincoln.  (a.k.a. Spencer and Cade)

October 8

We went to the Night of the Living Dinosaurs again - for the 3rd year.  I won a free hot chocolate for my "costume" - I guess it pays to be festive!

October 7

And thus concludes our trip to the pumpkin patch.  For the record - no we did not get to meet the great pumpkin.  I'm very disappointed indeed. 

October 6

How to pick a perfect pumpkin like Spencer:  Say I want a big one.  Walk around for a reasonable amount of time.  Claim your pumpkin and say okay.  Spencer is such an easy going and fun little boy.  He is a sweetheart.  He is definately WAY less intense than my little boys and was a joy to have around for a few weeks off and on. 

October 5

These guys really do love each other.  The top picture is my favorite by far. 

October 4

If you have ever tried to pull out a camera with three kids in tow you might realize that the second you do - they all want a turn with it.  (I guess only if you are moronic enough to let them do it once, and then they beg for it every time thereafter.)  It makes for an interesting mix of picutres - and some of my mini photographers arent half bad.  Spencer kept getting better with every picture!

October 3

How to pick the perfect pumpkin like David:   Be giddy with excitement.  Claim opposition to the group.  Everyone wants a big pumpkin?  Okay, you want a little pumpkin.  Go over and find the tiniest greenest little pumpkin ever and smile super big because you found exactly what you wanted.  Hug mom because you are sooooo happy with your find and don't let mom persuade you you need a better pumpkin. 

How to pick the perfect pumpkin like Cade:  Wander around and around and around and make sure you are the last person to get the biggest pumpkin.  Make everyone on the hayride wait for you just so that you can be sure you have the best pumpkin.  Try not to irritate your mom.  Do it anyways.  Finally get a pumpkin that is too big that your mom can't lift it.  Ask for help.   Be the last person back on the hayride with the biggest smile and of course the best pumpkin.  

October 2

We went to Day farms and picked out some pumpkins.   It stopped raining and the sky was something else.  It was perfect pumpkin picking weather.   Be prepared for a patch of pumpkin patch pictures. 

October 1

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the fall.  It is my favorite season.  I missed it for so many years when we lived in California.  For whatever reason, I even love it better than Spring/Summer.   Maybe its because I can go outside and be comfortable.  I love wearing a jacket - not a coat - and not a swimsuit.  I'm happy in a jacket and walking on crunchy leaves.   This month we had Spencer - my nephew visit lots while Becky was in the hospital.  The cousins had a lot of fun together. 

September 30

And thus ends my "parking."  I am now only one month behind - but I am more than ready to start posting fall/October pictures from this year instead of last.  Three more months to meet my goal....I may not finish in style, but I'm going to finish. 

September 29

Boats - treehouses - and trains make this park a lot of fun. 

September 28

A big swing for a little guy.   Life is good. 

September 27

The "castle park" in Kaysville is one of my kid's favorites. 

September 21

The Jensen Nature Park I'm sure has cropped up multiple times already in my blog.  It is one of the biggest reasons why I bought the house I bought, though.  I fantastic park complete with a bridge - lots of trails - ducks- fishing - small decorative waterfall- waterwise garden walk through path - etc.  I'm for sure a big fan of this park that is only about a half mile from my house.  

September 20

Your run of the mill - garden variety kid park.  Not my favorite - but then again I'm not technically a kid anymore.