Runnin' around

The kids got to do the fun run this year! Jonah's first time and Kate's last time. Jonah and Will were up first. I got to run with Jonah...I didn't even see Will during the run he was so speedy. Here's some 'before' pics.

During...

And after!

They did great and Jonah was ready to run again when it was Kate's turn!

Here's Kate's 'before'....

During....

And after! She and Erika ran together and came in at the same time but Erika's foot hit the pavement first so Erika got 1st and Kate got 2nd place. So fun to watch these girls!

Morgan did get 3rd but was a bit behind them.

Bunch of nerds...

We had everyone over for my dad's birthday. It's been a while since we've all been together so I'm glad we did!

Cute dad.

And Rach asked someone to the Christmas dance! His name is Caleb and she was super nervous but I'm excited for her to be able to go to her first dance!

Parks just aren't the same without older siblings to play with you.

Trouble.

Jonah hooked the trailer up to his trike so he could go camping.

And I got to see my old buddies before Lar picks up and moves to Virginia! I love these ladies. The best of the best right here.

We took a little drive up to Snow Basin to see the leaves. They did not disappoint!

Kate ran for student council and this was her slogan. I thought it turned out cute! Bummer she didn't make it though. I proud of her for trying!

Since this fall has been so gorgeous, Jonah and I have taken advantage and gone on a few hikes just the 2 of us. Love this time with my buddy.

Warmin up the tootsies.

Playing in the leaves...

And Josh wanted a haircut. I don't think his hair's too long, do you?

 

September-ings

Rach snuck this picture of Will and Pippin. It was too cute.

He likes to pretend he's a tiger in the jungle. The corn is by far his most favorite place outside.

It was finally Jonah's turn to go to school! He was SO excited. He actually wasn't feeling great the morning of the first day of school so I kept him home for one last day of snuggles and hanging out with mom. But by the next day he was feeling good and ready to go!

We even got there early enough that he was the first one in line!

Kate sometimes gets a little help with her homework

And watch out everyone! Look who's driving!!

We went up to Silver Lake to hang out one evening.

So pretty! Rach wasn't able to come :(. I think she had to work.

Kate got a mortal wound while there

And we saw a moose! He was pretty close to the trail but was just chillaxing.

We got a new fire pit and LOVE it!

There was a big fire not too far from our house. It looked like it was AT our house from this angle! Thankfully, it was in the west end marshes in Farmington so it didn't get to any houses or structures but our house got really smokey. It was pretty crazy.

But the power did go out for a while so we had to play games by lamplight.

Jonah and his buddy Milo in the line for school. They are 2 peas in a pod.

For family night we went to go see how the Layton temple was coming along. We always get there when it's dark so the pictures never turn out too well but it's fun to see the progress.

Kate and Jonah were blurry in the last picture so I had to get another one of them.

This right here has been SO much fun to watch! I LOVE Davis' marching band and I love that Rach has been a part of it. I've gotten to see their show quite a few times and it's so incredible this year! These pictures are from the parent preview night..... Their first time performing in their costumes. Are they called costumes? Outfits? Band gear? I know there's dinkles, bibs and plumes (insert Rach rolling her eyes) but I'm not sure what to call it all together. Band ensemble? That works...

Rach's #1 fan club!

Jonah's getting pretty good at writing his name!

Yeah, this guy's still around.

He is the most patient cat. Especially with Jonah.

It's been such a nice fall. I love seeing the kids playing outside together for hours.

And Trav workin' on the deck.

 Good times!