Salem Witches

School has brought out the absolute best in Emma.  She is really thriving and just a constant joy to have around.  Here we are at Lee's Marketplace for an after school snack.  I love having one on one time with her.

We eat an insane amount of garden tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese.  New to the group is a pesto topping that my sister gave me from Costco.  The three ingredients make the best team ever!

Bundy went and helped our friend Jed work on the new garage he is building.  I sent Emma with him and she, Addi and Jace had the best time playing in the dirt ALL DAY!  We just love the Malmbergs and wish we saw more of them, but darn it, life just keeps us all so busy.

We went to Logan and spent the night at my parent's house for the conference weekend.  Before the Priesthood session we all went out to eat at Indian Oven.  We had fun hanging out with Sara and Cody and my parents.  We played cards, had dessert, and watched the best of Saturday night live.

Sunday my parents hosted their Halloween party and I loved having it at the first of the month.  We had fabulous food, games, and costumes. My parents go to so much work to create great memories for our family.  I love having my children benefit from the talents and traditions of my parents.

 My dad put on a frightening display of his butcher shop experience.  I don't think there were tears this year, but it sure gave the kids a good fright.

We had our neighborhood bbq that took place in our driveway.  We didn't have to do any of the work, we have very reliable neighbors.  It was a great turn out and delicious food.  I just love living in North Ogden!

I can't say enough just how much I love having two little girls who play so well together.  It is so nice knowing that if Lydia goes outside to play, Emma will take good care of her.  I love living in a cul-de-sac and feeling secure that my girls are out of harms way when they are outside.

I love to volunteer in Emma's class so I can check out what's going on.  I picked out my favorite little girl and arranged a play date with her.  Luckily for me, the girls had a great time and I am hoping that I can continue to choose Emma's friends for years to come.

Over six years ago we went to Martin's Cove and had the most amazing experience.  The friendships we made there will always be near and dear to me.  We met the Tippings on that trip and have remained friends with them even though they've been gone for the last four years pursuing higher education.  We're so happy to have them back.  We've had some great week day dinner dates with them and this night we went to check out their new house in South Ogden.  I'm hoping they'll frequent my blog/life more often.

I would think that this far into the year I would be better with bringing my camera with me, but instead it seems I am getting worse.  Oh well, thank goodness for google images.  The Stowers (Cody and Holly) treated us to dinner at Zuppas.  It is the yummiest place ever!  We had a great long chat and then went to Farrs Fresh where Ryan won a free ice-cream.  Now this is my kind of date night!  Cody and Holly are our oldest friends (since being married) and I'm so proud of us for being good at getting babysitters and still going out as couples....it's soooo necessary.

My sister Sara had her annual Halloween party and my friend Teagen came as my date.  We went as Salem witches.  I was burned at the stake.  My hair had ash in it and my dress was tattered and burned.  It was fun to go as something other than a sexy witch...sooooo played.

Sara and her friend Tiffany totally outdid themselves.  The food, games and prizes were a smashing success.  We won a prize for best cat walk and also for winning the scavenger hunt.  I'm already looking forward to next year.