Cavities in Progress

Happy Halloween! Matt somehow managed to schedule himself late this Halloween so he could take Brigham trick-or-treating. He's worked on Halloween night for the past 4 years. I think it's a curse. I took the job of handing out the goodies while watching Clue tonight- it was a difficult choice between that and Ernest Scared Stupid :). Surprisingly, we didn't get very many trick or treaters this year and I had stocked up well on the candy in preparation because I've gotten so many visitors in the past two years that I've run out of candy each time! This must be another Halloween curse... but come to think of it we all don't mind having extra candy laying around here!

Brigham as a monkey- I love the banana attachment!

His costume is so cuddly and soft- I had to squeeze in a hug!

This picture is for all of you who keep on saying that I don't look pregnant! It's my glorious profile shot. Baby's dressed up as a prize winning pumpkin (stole your idea from last year Megs). I seriously considered being a disgruntled landlord instead and taping an eviction notice to my belly- I'm due this Wednesday!

The guys are ready to ransack the neighborhood for treats. Brigham of course scored bonus treats for being extra cute!

One hour later. Brigham wasted no time getting down to business. He walked in the door, sat down with the bucket and started unwrapping and eating.

Punkinaze III

Today we all went to the Pumpkinaze like we have for the past two years. The first time we went spontaneously because we saw it alongside the road and it turned out it was closed but the owner let us check it out for free. Brigham was just a little baby back then! We've been loyal Punkinazers since!
We love this maze- it's very family friendly with lots of fun stuff for little ones to enjoy for half the price of other mazes I've seen. Theres a hay slide, large bin full of corn with hidden treats and the maze of course. The maze was easier for us this year we walked in, made a few lefts and walked out! We didn't even know what the shape of the maze was supposed to be. Last year we were stuck in that maze for what seemed like eternity and we ended up cheating and exiting through the entrance.
I couldn't help thinking how cool it would be if my water broke while we were lost in the middle of the corn maze. Of course at the pace my labor went last time I would have all day and all night to get out the maze and make it to a hospital. What a good time even though my wildest going into labor dreams didn't come true. We'll be back again next year.

Falltime fun

Brigham 'helped' Matt raking some leaves yesterday. Basically it's all work for Matt and all fun for Brigham. They created a huge pile and most of the leaves are on our trees still so the fun will continue... Hurray for the many large trees around our home!

Once there was a snowman...

Brigham has been excited for the snow all summer long! When he looked out the window this morning his face lit up when he saw all of the white stuff falling on the ground. I could hardly believe the winter storm we got today in October! I heard it was coming but I didn't believe it until I saw it. Brigham had waited patiently until after church to play in it. Of course this is when I figure out those boots that were a size too big last year are now two sizes too small and I still need to get him some snow pants. Of course to a two year old not having these things doesn't matter and he had loads of fun anyway. Matt helped him build a big drippy snowman with a flat head and yellow leaf eyes. Unfortunately for our little snowman, winter isn't supposed to stay very long and we'll get fall weather back and I'll have to get around to raking leaves.

What we did this summer- A summer recap

I can't believe it's fall already! Since I was too lazy during those summer days to post what we've been up to all summer I guess I will share some of my favorite summer pictures from all our fun adventures!


We spent some time with Matt's brother Jon and his family at the Ogden Dinosaur park. It was a hot day to be outside with the dinos!

Brigham in a dino skull.

Brigham and his cousin Clay had fun posing for pictures.

Summer recap- Around town

Random around town fun this summer.

Here's a couple pics of Brig at the South Ogden Splash pad:

This is the Place State park on their FREE day! We waited in line forever for this "8 second ride"!

Looking at all the neat aircraft at Hill AFB Muesuem.

A day at Hogle zoo.

Summer recap- 4th of July

Pictures from the Ogden Hot Rockin' 4th Celebration.

Brigham liked the bounce house (I think)!




For a grand finale to the exciting day there was the best demolition derby EVER! Ogden definitely has some rednecks... This is a car that got pushed on top of a barrier! Brigham loved watching the big trucks push and pull the cars out of the derby. What a fun night! Oh yeah, there were fireworks after.