Autumn 2020

Fall is so delightful. The wind, the smell of those falling leaves, the baking options, the sunsets! It’s enough to make me forget how many trillions of leaves our oak trees drop in the backyard and how often I’m found in said backyard raking those things. 

We’ve had a few mini-medium snow storms around here, so I’m gearing up to say goodbye to fall soon. But before it goes completely, I want to share a few pics from our season. 

Last bit o’ fun at Heber with cousins. 

Pumpkin patch at sundown. 

Visiting the Utah Women 2020 mural downtown. My sister is featured! See her face framed by Oliver’s hand? So cool!

Jazz mural downtown. I told my kids about the kinda-glory days of the Jazz when we made it to the playoffs...twice! 

Elsie’s blessing day was perfect. We did it over Zoom, with grandparents attending, in our living room. This girl is the best!

At the CrossE ranch for some Halloween fun. These slides were a hit. 

Ansel making friends with the sheep. 

Elsie and I wait to pick up Oliver’s carpool. 

Orange Yoshi, Parrot, the Chaperone, a Skeleton, and a Storm Trooper ready for Halloween night. 

Ian loves Scotch Tape. He’s taping everything this days. 

Dapper boys ready for home church. This particular Sunday involved watching the digital Primary Program. 

Ollie wins the highest honor at his school, the Noble Knight. Well done Oliver! I am super impressed with this self motivated, kind, smart, funny kid. 

Picking up Ansel’s carpool with Ian. He sure rocks those shades.

Found this written on a school paper...

... from Ansel’s backpack. 

Yes! This is what I work to create and I’m so glad he can feel it. 

May this be the case for each of my children, always. 

Soccer days

This past fall we had a fun time going to soccer games and watching Ansel play. The kid loves the sport and his coach was top notch. He learned so many new skills. And his team was learning to pass. Something that is tough but they were getting it! We look forward to spring soccer soon.