Raking

Here in Utah you have to put them in the trash. Its a good opportunity for giving rides around the neighborhood. Its one of Satchel and Atticus's favorite activities.

I'd tell you the recipe, but then I would have to kill you. Just Kidding. If you want it, comment. They are the best dessert on the earth

House Update
Over the past three weeks we have torn out a wall, taken up a entire houseful of carpet, and demolished a kitchen.
We filled two dumpsters with stuff. Now we have moved onto painting the basement walls, and on Monday someone
comes to take down our sparkly cancer causing when in your lungs asbestos ceiling. After the ceiling is removed we will
do some insulation work, put in a ikea kitchen, lay a floor, and paint. While looking at the long list of stuff yet to do,
something comforting is the view.

sometimes I get lucky and they pose for me

impromptu PJ football party

Our semi annual general conference slew of hikes.

Please note the beautiful family portrait taken by moi. Every time someone else tries to do this it doesn't work. I definitely call in bragging rights.
The other hike we took during conference breaks was actually a walk along the provo river, and we forgot a camera. It was a rare grey, wet day, and we all loved it.

A beautiful hike with cousins

Last weekend we went on a hike with the Harmers. The fall leaves were in their element,
and when we reached the top of the cliff not only did we have a view of the valley, but of the orange and red blanket below. We all took turns carrying younger hikers, and it was really fun. Christian was fascinated by the running water he could barely see in the gorge below us, and we stopped about every two steps to make sure it was still there. At the very top some of the boys went a little higher up the trail and saw a rattlesnake. Of course I didn't see it, because I never see any of that cool stuff. Just goes to show we are in Utah.