BOO- Its Halloween

Here we have a clown, dead cheerleader, and a zombie. Which on is about to get the most treats on there Halloween quest for Candy? It was pretty chilly tonight, and started raining right before the kids were leaving to trick or treat. They got cold and said next year they said that they were going to be eskimos.

Here is the trick or treat gang. Josh, Tanner, Damon, Ethan, Jordan, Alex and Drew. Actually Ethan did not get to go with the older kids, he went with his friend Troy and the Dad's.

Then and now

This was taken on Malad Summit Summer of 2007, when our family hiked the summit. This was when I was not in the habit of excersising and watching my food intake. Scroll down and look at the second picture taken this month. I have lost 30 lbs. the long hard way, no fad diets, pills, drugs, just plain old working out and eating better. I love how I feel and what I have been able to do.

A year ago

A year ago we were living in a hotel waiting for our house to be finished, kids were starting a new school, getting new friends, adjusting to the cold ect. I can not believe that we have been in Utah a year, what an eventful year. I have to say that I know that this is were we are suppose to be, I firmly believe that the Lord guided us here to Herriman, I feel such peace knowing this is the right place for us, even if there is snow and cold- ugh. I never felt that way in Texas. We are truly blessed to be so close to family members and for all the wonderful friends we have made here. UTAH ROCKS!!

Jordans Fall concert

Jordan plays percussion in the school band. He does quite well and enjoys it. We were able to attend his first concert of the year. He played in a variety of songs and a variety of instrements. Jordan is a little short and it is hard to get a good picture of him when the percussion always stands in the back. This is a dorky picture, but it is all I have. Jordan is the kid in the blue with his face covered with the music stand. I know, you can't see his face, but he was the handsomest kid there.

SNOW

We have had snow in Utah twice now. I am so not ready for the cold, I love warm/hot weather. The kids were excited. Ethan had a friend over and they spent hours outside building this snowman.

Building the snowman

snowman built.

Destroy the snowman

Since school was out Thursday and Friday, we decided to take advantage of the break and enjoy Zion National Park in Southren Utah. We had a blast hiking and camping and enjoying Gods creations. The kids are leaning back over the wall to catch drops of water, comming from the weeping rock, in there mouths

The fam

Check out the cliff, what you don't see is the gate that is holding us back.

kiddos

Hiking in the narrows

Whoo, Whoo
We did this to bug our kids, they think its gross

Four Wheeling Fun

Saturday the 24th we went up American Fork Canyon and did some four wheeling with the Taylor's and Grandpa Wynn. We love living in Utah, the mountains are so beautiful. It was a gorgeous day and when we were finished we were covered with dirt from head to toe.

The Family, plus a package of Lays

Grandpa just chilling

Chelsea, Trenton (Chelsea's friend), Alex, Chad, Grandpa