PUMPKIN WALK

Tonight we went with my family to the Pumpkin Walk in Logan. This year we actually made it before they started taking things down. That happened to us last year. Jer and I invited some friends to go with us. But, unbeknownst to us we were a day late and they were taking it all down. If you have never been before you should go. It amazes me every year how creative people can get with pumpkins. And you get a free Pepperidge Farm cookie. You can't beat that!!! Afterwards we got to go eat at Fredricos again. We met my Uncle Brent. He lives in California and we don't get to see him very often. So it was great to see him for a little bit. Here are some pics from the night.

HOGLE ZOO

My sister and I went to the zoo today. It was the boys first time of many I'm sure. We picked a great day to go too. It was UEA, deer hunting, and many people with Friday's off. It was so crowded we had to park almost a mile away from the actual zoo and walk. There were way to many people for my liking. But we had fun anyway. Ashton and Dalton loved it. Their favorite was the black bear and riding on the train. They love trains. They call them choo choo's. It was fun to see them so excited to ride on one. The pictures from the day aren't the greatest. It was a little hectic and my kids don't like to pose for pictures. But here are a few shots anyway.



Also, we finally got our couch a little while back and we are loving it. It only took a little over two months to get here. Our kids think of it as a trampoline and a jungle gym. Here is a little video of Ashton's new trick that he does all day long. The kid is fearless. I see many trips to the emergency room in our future.

A LITTLE HIKING AND BIKING

Saturday we went to one of my favorite places on earth. We went to Porcupine Reservoir. It is so pretty especially right now with the leaves changing. Our goal was to go to Rosy's Mine. But with two, two year olds we didn't quite make it. We mountain biked half of the way and then planned to hike the rest. If you have never been to the mine before you should definitely try to go. It's really cool. There is an old cabin that looks like it is going to cave in at any time. You can carve your name in the wood. And then up from that is this old mine. My Dad and I have been all the way to the end of it before. It's really fun!!! A little cold, wet, and dark. But, fun. Also, in the fall the Kokanee Salmon are spawning and it so cool to see all of them. The Kokanee only have a three to four year life span. They have silvery blue scales but in the fall of their final year they turn bright red. They swim up stream and return to where they were born and then they spawn. A few days later they slowly start to die. It was amazing to see some of the places that they had to get through to get back to where they were born. It's amazing they make it. We had a great day and the weather was perfect. We got to eat at Fredricos Pizza afterward. They have the best pizza. But that's just a given because of the flour the use.


This is Porcupine Resevoir...











Here is Jer taking a rest. He started feeling sick.





Here are some of the Kokanee...































Oh how I love the Fall!!!!

HAVE WE REALLY BEEN MARRIED 11 YEARS????

Yes we have. Holy cow. I don't know why this seems so crazy to me. For those of you who know us, you know our long history together. I fell head over heels in love with Jeremy the first time I saw him. I was 15 and a geeky freshman in High School. He was a gorgeous, popular Junior. He had a locker kiddy corner across the hall from me. I have always been really shy and have never really chased boys much. He was the first and only boy I really ever went after. My Mom was shocked because she had never seen me like this over a boy. I never thought I stood a chance. To this day I still don't know what he sees in me. I have been with him for almost 17 years now (well except for a few breakups, a mission, etc.). We have been through ups, downs, and all arounds. And I am still head over heels in love with him. So thanks Jer for sticking by me through thick and thin. I don't know what I would do without you.

We celebrated by going out to dinner without kids HURRAY!!!! We went to Black Stone in Logan. It is one of my new favorite restaurants. The food was amazing, there was live entertainment, and did I mention no kids. If you haven't ever been there GO THERE!!! It is amazing. Thanks again to Jeremy's parents for watching our kids. We had a great night.

A BUSY WEEK

We have had a crazy week. So this is going to be a few posts in one. First off....My boys turned two!! Happy Birthday Ashton and Dalton. I can't believe I actually made it to see them turn two. I still remember when the Doctor first told us we were having twins. I was not very happy about it at the time. I honestly didn't know what I was going to do. These last two years have been busy, tiring, crazy, frustrating, fun, sad, happy, exciting, and something new everyday. But even though I experience almost everyone of these things on a daily basis I don't know what I would do without these two little boys in my life. I love them more than they will ever know.


They went from this....


To This.....
Dalton


Ashton


They are both full of energy. They never walk. They are always running. They love the water, jumping and climbing on anything, airplanes, their blankies, and making messes.

Ashton loves balls. He has got a great arm too. We are thinking maybe a quarterback or a pitcher. Ashton is kind of a bully to Dalton and has a temper but he can be the biggest sweetheart too. He is very daring which is good and bad. He is also very friendly. He says hi to everyone.

Dalton is just a big sweetheart. He has got the kindest heart and is always looking out for Ashton. He is very even tempered (most of the time). He is a great sharer. He loves to look at books and play with trucks. Dalton is a little shy and takes awhile to warm up to people.

We had a swimming/pirate party for them on Thursday. Here are some pictures from the party.








































The night ended with our annual cake fight. Last year a cake fight was started by my Brother in Law Rex. It was so much fun that we decided to make it a tradition. Every year on the boys birthday we will have a cake fight.
Thanks to all our family and friends that came. We love you all and appreciate your support.







Friday I went to High School Musical. It was nice to have a night out without kids. The play was really cute and super fun. Thanks Mom and Dad for the great night out.

First off dinner at Olive Garden





Then it's off to Capitol Theatre for the play



My adorable neice Maddy who is getting way to grown up













Saturday we had a swimming party with some of our good friends the Small's and Mitton's. We had so much fun. They are all a blast to hang out with. And Krystal and Marcie I love you guys. Thanks for being such great friends!!!