November 2016

Last Epic Wednesday Adventure--Alta to Brighton loop.  This was still hard!  And there was lots of snow!  Rachel, Wendy, Kelli and I.

The lights at Temple Square!

American Fork 37th Ward primary presidency after the primary program.

Thanksgiving Turkey trot at the Orem Rec Center.

Thanksgiving dinner at the Barlow's.

Shopping at Scheels and riding the ferris wheel.  Tim participating in "No Shave November".

We set up our Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving.  The girls were helping with the tree skirt!

Getting a little "punchy" while putting up the decorations!

Every Friday from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we have a "Fun Family Friday".  The first Friday always involves getting new Christmas pajamas.

YW in excellence.

Our annual trip to the Utah Food Bank.  We got to stuff the turkey trot race bags.

Thankful trees during family home evening.

The frost bite episode from 2014 that keeps haunting me.  I had to have my thumb nail removed.

BYU football game with friends.

Carter's Bantam Basketball team.  Go Cavemen!

October 2016

More Epic Wednesday Adventures at the Julie Andrew Meadow.  Rachel, Wendy and I missed the leaves by a week.  Regardless it was still beautiful!

Abby had to get a baby tooth pulled before she could get her braces.  The adult tooth just couldn't push the baby out.  She was happy to get out of school and have unlimited electronic time!

Carter got contacts.  He struggled getting them into his eye and I had to put them in for the first few months.  Now he is a pro and can do them by himself!

Epic Wednesday Adventure to Lake Blanch with Wendy, Wendy, Rachel and Kellie.  

Solo trail run to check out the leaves up Pine Hollow trail in American Fork Canyon.

Epic Wednesday Adventure to Battle Creek--Grove Creek.  We needed a redemption run after our last trip when we got lost.  But this time was hunting season, so we all wore our brightest color and were very LOUD!

Carter soccer game.

Donut eating contest at Grandma Barlow's.  Mmmm....we love donuts!

We also bobbed for apples at Grandma Barlow's house.

Halloween parade at the elementary school.  Georgia wanted to be a hot dog????

October Fest at Snowbird!  The big girls and I waiting for everyone else!

Carter and Georgia on the rides at October Fest!

Fall break in Park City.

Tim and I on a trail run at the Park City Mountain Resort.  Our very favorite place to run!

Annie and Carter on the chair lift in Park City.

Peace Love and Little Donuts in Park City.  Yum!

I had to document that Abby actually cuddled with me at our hotel in Park City during fall break!

Ropes course at the Olympic Park during fall break.

Annual carving pumpkins and eating sugar cookies for Halloween.

 Warm fall festival.  The primary was in charge of the parade.

Epic Wednesday Adventure with Rachel up Butterfield Canyon.  Lots of leaves!

Annie loves to bake!  She made banana break and chocolate muffins.

Don't eat her treats!

 Carter's fall basketball league.