All the Fall Fun!

We can't get enough of this fall beauty! The crisp air, the colorful leaves, and so many fun things to do! We've found ourselves in the mountains as often as we can! I love hiking with this little crew. Hudson still maintains, "downhill is my favorite kind of hill!" every time we head back downhill. 

Another big change came in early October, Ben changed jobs (again!). Hopefully for the last time in awhile. He really didn't love Paychex and an opportunity came up to go work for a start up in American Fork. He was excited about the start up (Redlist) and the experience and possibilities there, so after lots of thought and prayer we decided to make the jump! It has been a lot of work (and unfortunately a lot of travel this month) but Ben is liking it and we are hopeful it will be a good fit for him!

This view from our back windows is always amazing, but really so beautiful in the fall! The marsh has since turned yellow/gold and it just takes my breath away every single time I see it (which is like 100 times a day). We all love where we live so much!

We did the real deal pumpkin patch experience this year, meaning we went with Papa to a pumpkin patch he grew! This field is full of specialty pumpkins with so much variety! The boys loved seeing all the different kinds and immediately went nuts picking and picking and picking. And of course, Papa let them pick like 13 pumpkins (seriously, 13) that now look so cute on our front porch. Hudson was so excited when he found the perfect orange/red pumpkin that he immediately kissed it! He's since visited his pumpkin on the front porch many times and kisses it each time!

We have been hiking with our friends, the Jacobs, a few times this month. Adam and Chase and Leah and Hudson get along so well! They run all over this mountain trail and come home happy and super dirty every time!

Hudson walked in my room one morning after getting dressed. He had his shirt on like this, 2 buttons off, one side of his collar popped and the other tucked in and said with a totally straight face, "Mom, did I get my buttons right?" and then in exasperation "these sleeves are so awkward!"

We spent one lovely, golden Friday afternoon at the park! Davis had his first time in a swing! Hudson helped push him and Davis totally loved it!

My dad got released as Bishop! It's crazy to me to think it's really been five years (plus a few months) since he was called. It's been an amazing experience for our family to watch my dad and mom serve and love their ward. It's taken up so much time and he's selflessly and humbly served. I'm glad we got to be there to hear them both speak and to celebrate the end of this time for them. 

Fall break happened! We had a great time. We spent Thursday morning at the coolest park with the Newbold gang (but I was too busy talking with Jodi to take any good pictures). That afternoon we went with Nana and Nora to Dinosaur park! The boys love this place. There are so many trees there, which were beautiful fall colors and it was a perfectly crisp afternoon. It was so much fun!

Friday Chase spent the whole day farming with Papa. Davis and Hudson and I went to Target and then out to lunch with Nana, Nora, Sue, Moira and Caroline. Huds and Nora were actually super well-behaved at lunch and content to play together!

One Saturday Papa blew a HUGE pile of leaves for the boys to jump in. Pure delight!

Papa Ray came to visit! He had a training to teach in Salt Lake so he stayed with us for two nights while he was here. This is the only picture I got, but the boys liked seeing him!