Picking Pumpkins

Every year we take our family trip to the orchard. Our kids love to search for just the right pumpkin. Payton found a gem this year. It was a big momma pumpkin with a little baby pumpkin growing on the side.
It was a fun (way too hot) morning picking pumpkins at the orchard with our friends.

Family Visits

A few weeks ago, Brian's Grandpa passed away. We drove to Colorado for the funeral and the next day drove to Idaho for the Graveside service. We spent over 30 hours in the car for the trip but it was definitely worth it. We got to see family member that we haven't seen in years. Cole was so excited to see his cousins again. All he wanted for his birthday was to celebrate with his cousin, Luke!

On the way from Colorado to Idaho we stopped for lunch in Ogden. It was nice to have a little break from the long drive. We met my mom and sister at McDonald's. The boys had a blast playing with their cousin. I got to see my nephew, Carter, for the first time. He is a few weeks younger than Carson. My mom spoiled Cole with some early birthday presents.

Carson with Great Grandma Hardy

Cole and Luke have so much fun playing together!

The kids loved all the tire swings!

Smores

Labor Day was pretty quiet and relaxing for our family. All the aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents left to go back home so it was just the five of us. We played around the house during the day and hung out in the backyard that night. We roasted marshmellows by the fire. The kids think it's just like camping.

My Baby

Carson is so sweet. I loved seeing him dressed in white for his blessing.

Carson's Blessing Story

Carson was all wrapped up in the blanket my grandma crocheted and Brian took him up for the blessing. Carson didn't make a noise. His cute outfit and the blanket made him extra slippery and he started sliding out of all the men's hands during the blessing. They were all paniced that they would drop him. Luckily, Brian works best under pressure and reached in and caught him right before he fell.

Weekend Fun

Labor Day weekend we blessed Carson. We were so lucky to have tons of family come to help celebrate the special occasion. We spent all weekend playing outside, swimming, eating, laughing, visiting, eating and having fun with all our family. The kids had a blast playing with all their cousins. And the cousins loved coming to Las Vegas a.k.a. our play room.

Carson with his great aunt Susan.

Serious video gamers Travis and Payton.

We managed to squeeze in some family pictures.

Best buddies Cole & Luke

New School Year

This year Payton started second grade and Cole is going to Joy School. Both boys were so excited for school to start. Payton got the teacher he wanted and even gets to sit next to one of his best friends in class! Cole loves going to school. He feels like such a big boy. He only goes two times a week and wishes it were everyday (me too).

We celebrated the first day of school at home

with a giant cookie!

YUM!

Summer Fun

A Saturday before school started we spent the day with some friends at the Marriott. We played all day by the pool. The kids loved it and Carson went for his first swim!

The kids had a blast relaxing in the cabana.