my little "bumpkins"

Since the boys have been bugging me all week to do pumpkins, I decided the night before Halloween was pushing it far enough. We did have good intentions to complete our project for FHE, but Johnny wasn't feeling so hot and we didn't want to leave him out. Oh well, better late than never is what I always say:) Anyway, it was worth the wait because they turned out super cute. We grew our own pumpkins again this year, and since our boys actually planted the seeds themselves it was quite exciting for them to see the finished product. It's hard to believe that we've already made it to Halloween. Before we know it we will be saying the same about Christmas. Time sure does fly and I've been trying really hard lately to make every moment and every memory count with my boys. I've realized we don't have many years left of them actually wanting and enjoying these projects as a family. I'd like to hope that these good times and feelings will go on forever! May we always remember the good times....

when you wish upon a star...

I am so incredibly excited about some recent news, I had no choice but to post! My sweet, intelligent, beautiful, and hilarious cousin Traci is expecting her first (maybe even second) baby!! After many years of trying, waiting, praying, and tears she was able to conceive through invitro. She will go in on October 29th for her 8 week ultrasound and find out if the cause of her high levels means multiples:) Can there be any better news than finding out someone you care about is about to experience the joys of motherhood?! Dan and Traci, we love you both tons and are beyond excited about your upcoming arrival. Congratulations and we wish you all the happiness that we know your lives are about to be blessed with!!

gone fishin'...

I guess it's been a little while since my last post. Lots going on, but I haven't been great about recording it. Anyway, Aaron was invited by Brother Coombs to go fishing this past Monday night. He got home, packed up the boys and all of their fishing gear, and headed out to a little pond in Herriman which is pretty close to our house. The boys were SO excited and couldn't wait to get out and brush up on their fishing skills. Brother Coombs is our neighbor and loves to invite my boys fishing. I'm grateful he enjoys spending time with them and is willing to extend an invitation. I asked Aaron how the boys did and he said that they were catching them left and right. In fact, it was happening so quickly that Aaron barely had time to bait his own hook when one of the boys would have another bite! The boys only brought home 2 of the many fish caught, and gave the rest to Brother Coombs. I'm sure we'll be planning a fish fry real soon:)