Pumpkin Picking Time

Last week we went to the pumpkin patch or Engh nursery. This has kind of become a tradition every year now- thanks to Grandma Brunner. I think we will still be coming to Sandy every year even though we will soon be in South Jordan. They have a bunch of fun things for the kids. They have a pirate ship, a hay maze, and a lot of picture spots. The kids love going in their halloween costumes. This year JT is batman, Nate is Tiger, Donovan is Donovan and I am the prego.

Prince Charming- Naughty or Nice

So tonight I was playing some Disney songs on the piano with my boys. After playing "Some day my prince will come." I asked JT if thats how he's going to be to his wife someday--blow a kiss or two. He said "What do you mean? Prince Charming is mean." Ohhh, that's right. My sons don't watch much of Cindrella, but they have watched Shrek 1, Shrek 2, and Shrek 3. I guess I will have to teach them how to be a nice prince--especially since they will be getting a little sister.

Our All American Girl

Yes that's right. The ultrasound shocked us today and told us we are having a girl. We are so excited and JT will finally get his little sister he has wanted. She is due February 20th. New little girl, soon to be new home. Yikes, we might need some donations.

JT Starts Piano Lessons

JT started piano lessons this month and he is enjoying it so far. I, on the other hand, am wondering what I was thinking. First grade is different than kindergarten. There is too much to do. All I do now is help JT practice piano, do homework with JT, and run JT to and from soccer, school, and piano lessons, and whatever else. Oh, thats right, I'm a mom. That's what moms do.

Of course the first time Grandma and Papa called from Michigan--he had to play all--yes all, of his new songs. Hope it wasn't too boring for our missionaries.

A Little Millcreek Picnic with the Fam

A couple weeks ago we relaxed with my family in Millcreek Canyon. JT and Nate love the mountains--so they were lovin it. My family all brought up their own little home made hobo dinners and Donovan and I walk in with our KFC. We gobble our dinner down and then watch and smell the aroma from their home made dinners-wishing we had somehow made time to make one too. Next time. The kids got to roast marshmallows and eat smores. Yum! So did I.

You're How Old?

Donovan had his 35th birthday this month. We went up to Snowbird and ate dinner at the Sunflower and took a ride up on the tram. It was a fun date. I recommend it. We both had never been on the tram before. I'm not much of a skiier anymore--plus I would ski at Alta anyways. The pictures don't do it justice, but the sunset was gorgeous. Just a tad windy when we got to the top, but gorgeous. We could see the Great Salt Lake and Heber Valley. And we got there right when the sun was going down. Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Fun Labor Day Weekend

My sister Jen planned a cool cabin trip to Bear Lake this last weekend. We had so much fun. Who knew a family this size could have so much fun and laugh so hard. Most of us were not familiar with Bear Lake including myself. I've just heard how cold and blue the water is, but that it's a beautiful place. And that it is.

Here is a picture of JT and I in the Minnetonka Cave. Wow, that thing is long, dark, and cold.

Here is a picture of "Jong E Fong Fong" and "Jong Tong" outside the cave. Thanks to Taylor we learned a new language this weekend and got in a good laugh.

And here is a picture of my hubby and my two sweet boys who had a blast. Maybe they didn't get enough sleep and ate way too many treats, and were just a tad awnry by the last day. But I know they had fun with their cousins in the mountains playing at the lake. They got the best of both worlds. And by the way, on the way home I did hear a "Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me to Bear Lake."