Monday, November 7, 2011

Farewell to Fall



We have been enjoying more of our friends the Tippings.  We took advantage of their smoke grill and had the yummiest cabo tacos.  Then Ryan stayed to help Matt with their new entertainment center.

Emma has been loving riding her bike and going running at the track.  She may fall down all the time at home, but outdoors she is a great athlete.

I took my dear friend Carrie's family photos.  We just love this family.  Then we had Addi join us for a sleep over.  I love having kids the same age as my friend's.

My mom came and took a group of the grand kids to the dinosaur park.  This was Lydia's first time that she could remember and she was in heaven.  


I've been sending the girls outside to play every day so they can take advantage of this nice weather.  They play so good together and I love not having to worry about danger while they're outside.  We live in a little cul-de-sac that is perfect for kids.


Sunday we took the girls up North Fork to have foil dinners and enjoy the leaves.  It was so fun to play hide and seek and no bears are out tonight.  I just love the girl's ages right now.



I love clothes, I do.  I love good quality clothes, like baby gap and such.  However, I have no problem wearing second hand clothes, in fact I prefer it.  So a big thanks to my sister Stacey, my friend Amanda, and kid to kid and ebay.  They allow me to indulge but not splurge.  Everything Emma has on is secondhand, except the jean jacket, but I got a killer deal on it.

Emma plays with this little neighbor boy Tristan almost daily.  He's a funny kid who has become a regular around our place.  This photo was taken at his birthday party.

I was pleased to find good use for Emma's Halloween costume last year as I incorporated it into a decoration.

Honey crisp apples are my new all time favorite.  We dipped them in home made caramel, then white chocolate, and coated them with snicker doodle sugars.  They're the perfect treat to take to the neighbors.


 The girls played outside with sidewalk chalk literally ALL day long.  The best $1.97 I've ever spent.


Ryan and I attended the adult conference session to hear Matt Townsend speak.  He has his own show on KSL and did a fantastic job speaking on relationships.  It was a perfect date night activity.


We headed up to Logan to help my cousin Jake celebrate his 18th birthday.  Jake is such a great guy and it's heart warming to be around an 18 year old with such a bright future.

We played ultimate frisbee and then headed to my parent's for some gym games.  A perfect family day.


I volunteered in Emma's Kindergarten Party  and I just love seeing her in her element.


Halloween night was one of my favorite nights as a mother.  The weather was ideal, and our neighborhood and setting is just everything I hoped it would be for my girls.  I absolutely love the area that we live in.  Even more, I love letting my girls create such fond memories here.

6 comments:

Kylee said...

I love what you did with Emma's old Halloween costume... it's perfect! Those caramel apples look delightful. Lydia!!! She is just getting cuter and cuter each post, I can't get over it. I love your neighborhood, that is my dream to live in a similar place like that.

The Call Family said...

FUN ! FUN ! and more FUN at the Bundys! I want to be a fun mom like you linz! Will you write me up a calendar of FUN mom things to do:) I'm serious! I need ideas!:)

Carrie said...

Oh wow! Fun times Linds. How are the Tippings anyway? Love our family pictures, thank you!! I also miss our thrifting days): Emma is always so stylish! Your sidewalk chalk with Lydias name, SOO adorable. . .I may have to come over before it snows(; It's sad how little we see each other. It's not like we live that far away but the day to day stuff is flyin by without the Bundys),: North Fork, we really missed out! I love those leaves. It was so cold though, wasn't it?

Lee said...

You kill me! There is always so much to discuss with each post. I too love the Halloween costume display idea. Brilliant! Those caramel apples- I need a personal lesson. The sidewalk chalk- I remember those days. Good times. And your hair in the last photo. . . LOVE it. Are you regretting cutting your bangs? Because that sweep over look is pretty darn cute. . . But you rock it no matter what!

Jessica said...

Wow a lot to comment on. I hope I can remember everything. Lydia and her name in chalk is adorable! I love Emma's outfit. So cute! Love that you used Emma's old costumes as decoration. That is such a great idea! And those caramel apples do look delish!

Annie said...

That hat on Lydia is to die for (wink). It is so lovely that you live on such a perfect street so that the girls can play outside safely. I love seeing Emma riding her bike into the sunset! That think headband on Em is so cute. The chalk idea is so cute. Go pinterest! And lastly your hair and jacket looked so good kid.