Escalante, UT

This last week we went to Escalante, UT with some good friends. We left on Wednesday and came back on Saturday. We had so much fun! Thanks Jed, Jill and Milo for inviting us to go with you! On Thursday we went on a 6 mile hike to calf creek falls. Thanks to Marci for letting us borrow her stroller, and an even bigger thanks to Jed and Andrew for enduring the hike with the stroller. They had to carry the stroller during parts of the hike with kids in it because the trail was too narrow or there were boulders on the trail. Andrew and Jed were amazing. We would not have made it without them and their strength! Thanks again! On Friday we went to a place called the Devils Garden. It has "hoodoos" all over. The kids loved it because there was lots of sand to play in. We just let them play as the boys went exploring to find the arch and some fun places to take pictures. The kids not only had fun playing in the sand but also climbing on the hoodoos. We took Diddy with us and he even loved climbing all over the rocks. The weather was perfect to spend the day out in the sun exploring. Before we knew it it was Saturday. It had been so nice to be on vacation. It was much needed. On our way home we stopped in Bryce Canyon to see an Arch. It was really pretty. We found this little rock ledge to sit on and we all took pictures on it. Then back home. Once again I would like to say thank you Jed and Jill for inviting us to join you on this little trip. We had so much fun.

halloween

Here are a few pictures from Halloween. I figured I should get these posted before it was Thanksgiving. This year we took the kids trick or treating at the zoo.

My little Cinderella

My little wolf

At the zoo

Then toys r us had a trick or treating thing that I took the kids to. They gave out little toys and things which was fun.

Briley went trunk or treating with her friend Maddie

Parker looking for more candy

Parker's birthday cake

Parker turned 1

I cannot believe that my little boy is one already. Where does the time go? He is so much fun and such a good little boy. I sure love him. He is such a mommy's boy right now and he is walking all over. What a good year it was. Parker's first birthday was a good day. We did not do anything big. We had a cake for him to eat and a couple of presents. He didn't really know what was going on. But I think that he had fun. We had a nice night with family. On the following Saturday we met up with both Grandparents in Salt Lake for a lunch. Parker always loves being with the Grandparents no matter where we are.

I love fall time

I love fall time. It is one of the best seasons. I love how the air starts to cool down and the air changes. I love how the leaves start to change colors and how all the colors blend from reds, to yellows, to oranges to greens. It is so beautiful!

Parker's first time in the leaves. He actually did not mind it. I even think he had fun standing there. We know it was ok since he did not scream bloody murder.

Cute kids

Callie, Madison and Tyson were all good sports to get a picture with my two kiddo's in the leaves.

Briley with her decorated pumpkin. The cut out side is on the back.

Parker and his pumpkin.

Here is Briley with her pumpkin

This year we had some friends help us with our pumpkins. Here is everyone with their pumpkin. Yes that is duck tape on Tyson's pumpkin. A couple piece broke so he fixed it with duck tape, so he decided to "mummafy" it. Thank you Callie, Madison and Tyson for all your help.