Carolina Ballerina (Read it with an Italian accent- it rhymes)

We did another little ballerina class for Caroline.  She seems to really enjoy it- even though she doesn't always follow instructions very well.

Ben liked it, too.

Matthew at 11 months

This kid is only still when he's sleeping and sometimes I wonder even then.
He loves climbing.
Putting everything in his  mouth.
Still only two teeth.
He's an opportunist who will sneak through any door that opens.
He has recently discovered the joys of unrolling the toilet paper.
He is starting to free stand and let go. 
He's been pretty particular with his food temperature lately.  Must be hot or cold- none of this lukewarm business, and he's also wanting what are having instead of his dinner.
Still not sleeping through the night- and is an exceptionally light sleeper.

The rest of October

Trying on costumes.  This was by far his favorite- even though it was a
little bit small and squished his face a little bit when he tried to lift his head.

Happy Birthday to this handsome man!

Had a fun visit from Latisha.  We were able to go to the Payson Temple,
Tucanos, and to BYU Homecoming Spectacular.  It was a fun whirlwind of a weekend.

How to explain.... nope... no explanation.

We went up the canyon for a preschool field trip.  So beautiful!

Still can't quite  get the hang of this walking business.

Painting pumpkins!

We were all about the stripes this year.

Matthew was having a fun time waking up Ben... Ben was less than happy about it.
It was pretty funny to watch. 

Helping dad cut the grass.

Both boys trying to eat an apple at the same time.  I was a little bit worried for my fingers!

One of Ben's favorite places to play.

A common result of no naps.

At the Bean Museum.

Trick or Treat!
(Matthew was a tiger in the stroller)

Fall Break at Big Rock Candy Mountain

We went with the Ridges crew to Big Rock Candy Mountain. Derek and Haley met up with us there, as well.
On the way there we stopped at Cove Fort.  I've driven by the sign lots of times so it was fun to actually see what's there.

 

Ben was pretty enthralled with the cowboys in the adjacent corrals trying to separate their herds.  I must admit, it was pretty cool.  We sat on the ATV's in the trailer and watched.

The weather was pretty cold and we had a few good rainstorms but we were still able to do lots of rock hounding.  The kids liked the playground at the campground.  There were ATV rides.  Lots of coloring with cousins.  Glad we were able to go to a fun new place!

Matthew at 10 months

This kid pulls up on everything, crawls everywhere, and climbs on everything else.
He still just has two teeth.
He is super ticklish and easy to get to laugh.  It's really cute and fun.
His stranger danger antenna is on full alert and he'll let you know if he's not happy about who's holding him.
He still won't sleep through the night. *sigh*

Moab with the Kellers

We had planned to go to Sand Hollow, but it turns out there were some Senior Games the day we were wanting to go and we weren't able to reserve a camp spot.  So we went to Moab instead.

My kids are pretty happy with sand and their friends.  Add some ATV rides and they're in hog heaven!

Jakers Pumpkin Patch

We had a spontaneous trip to Jakers and it was fabulous.  It had been a kind of cool and overcast morning so I think that kept the normal crowds away- it's an amazing place when it's not crowded.