Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere...

For years, I have wanted to have a child at Halloween time.  In the past I have loved walking into stores and seeing all the adorable costumes and halloween goodies.  All I needed was a cute little one to share in the fun with me.  Well, my time has finally come!  I also have always wanted to get pictures in a pumpkin patch.  So this year, Brennan and I took Ella to Wheeler Farm to take some pictures.  She absolutely loved being put on the dirt ground free to roam.  She loved the straw, the pumpkins, the dirt... she just loved the whole experience.  We took a few pictures.  You see, I have this frame and I really want to put a pumpkin patch picture in it.  But I am having a hard time deciding which one is the best.  So I need your help.  Which one do you like best?  Please help me decide...  

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Crocodile Hunter

As many of you are aware of, and if your not, Brennan was very fond of the late Steve Erwin, a.k.a The Crocodile Hunter.  He wished during high school that he could do all the fun and exciting adventures the Steve Erwin did.  We even went and saw the movie.   Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to swim the swamps looking for crocs, or picking up the worlds deadliest snakes yet...  However, he has a daughter that took up his desires for croc hunting and lizard eating.  She is a natural at it.   Now Bren just has to teach her how to eat and survive on these creatures like Bear Grylls.

                         

                                            

      She's not scared

                                            

                                            

Cake Work...

                                             

                                            

Fall, the best time of Year!

I absolutely love the fall!  It is honestly the best time of the year.  The weather is warm, but not too hot.  You can wear a sweatshirt and capris, or long pants and a shirt.  And the leaves... need I say more?  The chill in the air at night, football season...(Go Utes! #14), being able to be outside during the day and not sweat, Halloween, my husband's birthday, and our anniversary.  What a great time of the year it is in Utah.

This past Monday for Family Home Evening, Bren and I decided to go up Big Cottonwood Canyon to look at the beautiful leaves.  Brennan went mountain biking a few weeks ago, and he said the leaves were nice then.  Well, the leaves were even prettier this past week.  If you live in Utah, I suggest you take a drive up one of the canyons.  It's amazing! 

I've never been tagged...

9 T.V. Shows I watch:

1.  Channel 2 News

2.  Big Bang Theory

3.  How I met your Mother

4.  The Unit

5.   Mad Money

6.  Amazing Race

7.  (Any) night Football

8.  CSI (Original)

9.  (Would like to start watching) The Office

9 of my favorite restaurants:

1. Market Street Broiler

2. Cafe Rio

3. Z Tejas

4. Cancun Cafe

5. Paradise Bakery

6. Citrus Grill

7. Aristo's

8.

9.

9 things that happened yesterday:

1. Showered and got ready

2. Watch Morning Conference

3. Made breakfast 

4. Took care of Ella

5. Took a Nap

6. Made Lunch

7. Watch afternoon Conference

8. Went to my Mother-in-laws for dinner

9. Did the nightly routine with Ella

9 things I am looking forward to:

1. Halloween

2. Thanksgiving

3. Christmas

4. Ella's first birthday

5. Moving someday

6. The Beach

7. Owning a home someday

8. Snowboarding this year

9. Going to Europe (again)

9 things on my Wish list:

1. My own house

2. XC 90

3. Moving to Europe (England)

4. Brennan having a great job that he LIKES!

5. Getting rid of that nasty last bit of baby weight

6. a beach house (a little Extreme)

7. A new Mac Laptop

8. That my entire family will always be happy

9.  Decked out home Gym

9 People that I tagged:

1. Mares

2. Brynnly

3. Meg

4. Margaret

5. Erika

  6. Ashley

7. Natalie/Morgan

8. Kasia

9. Wendy/Latta

Our 7th Anniversary!

You know, it's always funny... Every year on the 28th of September, I call my mom and tell her these exact words, " I told you this was the most beautiful day of the year."  With out fail, since Brennan and I got married on the 28th, 7 years ago, it has always been the most gorgeous day.   The leaves are just beginning to change on the mountain side and beginning to look like a patch work quilt,  the weather is always a nice temperature, and it is always sunny.  I honestly love the 28th of September.  Another reason why I love this day so much, is because I got to marry my best friend.  I love him so much and I am so glad that we are going to be a happy family forever.  I just want to say , "Happy 7th Anniversary Bren.  I LOVE YOU!"

Happy Birthday Brennan!

Bren,  

SURPRISE !

Ella and I just want to wish you a happy birthday.  You are the best dad and husband.  You make both Ella and me very happy.  Thank you for all you do.  We hope you have a great day. We love you very much! Enjoy the pictures!

I'm a big kid now...

Owen and Ella taking a tub

We had to lower the crib

My pearly whites

There she goes...

"Look at me... I'm a big kid now"

"I will never stay in one place again."

Accomplished !

Summer is coming to an end, and Ella is only getting bigger and bigger.  After she started crawling she decided that she knows it all and started climbing up stairs, chairs and mom and dad.  Ella is also getting very experienced with bumps and bruises.  She doesn't realize yet that with the exploring and climbing, it is bound to happen.  There is nothing I love more than when she gets mad or tired and crawls to my feet and just drops and puts head down and just cries waiting for me to pick her up.  It is very hilarious to observe.   Since the beach, her bottom 2 teeth broke through and now we are patiently waiting for the upper tooth to come in.  They are starting to break through.  As of the 24th she is now 7 months old.  I can't believe she is growing up so fast.   

I am not missing teaching.  In fact, I still feel like it is summer and everyone is still on summer break.  It has been fun the last two weeks just being with Ella and not worrying about school.