Halloween

On Halloween, we had fun at Grandma Stacey's house, Cornbelly's and trick-or-treating at the mall.

Kenny got to play with us all day because his mommy was home with the flu. Eliza had fun having a little buddy her size to play with. 

We all went to Cornbelly's. It was surpisingly fun for little toddlers. Eliza and Kenny spent most of their time on the slide and playing in corn. 

Then we were off to the princess land.

Eliza loved her first trick-or-treating outing (other than a couple of doors last year) She really enjoyed getting a treat and putting it in her bag. This is the only good picture from the mall because the settings on the camera were unfortunately still set for the sunny day at Cornbelly's.

Our Sweet Rapunzel girl

I chose to dress her in Rapunzel because she loves tangled so much. It was the only movie she watched or was remotely entertained by. So it was a natural fit. 

Rowley Halloween Party

The Rowley family party was like no other I have ever been to. Brenda put so much into this party and the kids, parents, and grandparents alike had a great time. There must have been 20 activities, one in each room of the church, along with treats and takeaway toys for everyone.

It was fun to have Michelle, Mike, Sophia, and Ryan in town for the Halloween holiday.

Cousins!! (Just missing our Italy cousins Ella, Ivan, and Tessa)

The AMAZING goodie bags that the kids got to decorate with their name and fun stickers.

Eliza's favorite activity was the plinko game.

Piano-playin' cuties

Fish Lake

I love Fish Lake. I love nature. I love no reception. I love general conference.

I have so enjoyed our adventures to Fish Lake for many conference weekends. It is such a great opportunity to enjoy family and eat lots of yummy food and be inspired by so many beautiful messages. 

We went on a lovely walk with Mom Stacey early Sunday morning. The fall colors were so beautiful and the water was pristine.

Eliza and I did alot of wandering together as daddy took pictures. She loves to go off and do her own thing. Her favorite activity was walking across the bridge over and over and over again, making me very nervous because if she miss-stepped, she may have fallen in.

We also spent a little bit of time down by the lake with the fishing family. Two trout were caught during their fishing adventures.

And of course, the reason that brings us to Fish Lake...General Conference. I love getting to listen to general conference twice a year. It gives me a renewed desire and personal conviction to move forward in a faithful, humble, charitable manner. The kids had fun coloring during some of the talks.

To conclude our time at Fish Lake, we gathered together for a family picture. 

Drumroll please, it's a big moment..... Eliza's first ice cream cone.She had no trouble getting it all eaten up.