Great Pumpkin Festival

We love the city we live in! Every holiday they always conduct some fun event that children can participate in and that they love. This years Great Pumpkin Festival was much like the last. They had simple carnival games to play (this is also a fund raiser for the local high schools cheerleading squad), hot dogs to eat, Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin Movie, and at the end a Pumpkin Seed hunt (think Easter Egg Hunt in the dark). Last year we weren't prepared, but this year we broke out the head lamp and looked like pro Pumpkin Seed Hunters (we will be starting our own show on Discovery Channel soon).

We were able to go with our neighbors and Tony had a great time because he had a buddy there to play with

Our little Ducky Teagan was there too!


And as always, the kids came out the winners with MORE Halloween Candy.

Muchos Besos

Pumpkin patch fun

For the last few years we've picked going to a pumpkin patch instead of just picking them up at the grocery store. So, this year we kept the tradition and were able to take Teagan for the first time. He loved the new experience and Tony loved being the big brother in the event. We picked up a pumpkin for each of the family members and carved them afterward.

Muchos Besos

Millcreek Canyon

Every year we love to go up Millcreek Canyon during the fall to snap pictures of our family and the foliage. Last year we got our family picture there, and it turned out amazing. This year we went a bit late, but it gave us great pics of the boys playing in the leaves.

We were also able to get some pictures of the colored leaves that were just stunning!

Muchos Besos

Camping

We were able to spend Friday night camping with our neighbors at Aspen Crest, past Kamas and Francis. We had a great time even though we arrived somewhat late. Tony had plenty of of children to play with and of course the campfire was a good time. Teagan wasn't quite as fond of it, but that probably had more to do with the fact that he couldn't move (you'll understand when you look at the pictures).

So here are a few pics.

Tony the helper

Mom I can't put my arms down

The family after a not so perfect night

Teagan and mom

I didn't need instructions

Marco

Swimming

The past two weeks our mornings have been spent at the South County swimming pool for Tony's swimming lessons. I have to wonder if Tony really learned anything but he had a fabulous time playing in the water. He was already really good at putting his head under the water and blowing bubbles because he has been doing that in the bathtub and kiddie pool for some time now. Needless to say, he was certainly one of the best at putting his head under water to dive for the toy. However, the whole idea of moving your arms (making ice cream scoops) and legs in sync was totally uninteresting to Tony. He would rather just play games like Alligator and Motorboat. I was very proud of him and enjoyed watching him play and learn but my favorite part is the cute tan line on his back that he acquired in the process. He thinks he is cool because he has "brown" skin like the lifeguard at the pool.

Love,

Amber

This weeks hangup

This week I've been asked by my younger sister to snap a few photos for her. However, I'm having a hard time working through the request because I've never been asked to do anything like this. I've always taken photos for myself, my wall, my website, my blog, my family, my photo albums, my etc. But now here I am being asked to take shots and I'm at a loss! The major hangup comes in that I thought that the Great Salt Lake might make a wonderful backdrop for pictures. I went to the GSL to see if I could scout out some locations that would work out. I didn't realize that the bug would be so bad, but I think the shots turned out, well, ok. Take a look, I've ranked them from my favorite on top to my least favorite at the bottom (trust me this is only four of a bunch)!

Marco

By the Salt Air

Overlooking the Lake from the Marina

Some Lake Reeds

"The Beach"

More family photo

Mom and Teago

Trouble

Just another day at the park

Thanksgiving Point Fun

What a beautiful place Thanksgiving Point is! As many people know, Amber and I were married there almost two years ago. Thanksgiving Point provided the most amazing backdrop for a very special occasion, and we've continued to love the place as we go back. Amber recently purchased a annual pass, much to my chagrin, but now I am coming around to her way of thinking. This place is one of the most beautiful and fun places for our family. Not only does it have an amazing amount of greenery to feast your eyes on, but also quite a bit of fun stuff for children.
This weekend we were able to go to see the "Baby Birthday Party" for all of the baby animals. Their grounds were beautiful and there were hoards of people wanting to see the cute new babies. Unfortunately, it was quite windy so we were not able to spend too much time outside taking in the sun. But we did, because of the annual pass, get to go in for free, and then once we realized it was too windy, go to the Dinosaur Museum for free as well! Tony has a delightful time and didn't want to leave the dino museum, but the fun in it all is that he gets to visit again, and again, and again for the next 365 days. Yay Teagan was just happy as a clam (for the most part) just riding around in his stoller. Not saying too much, except when there was sun in his eyes or he was hungry. And we topped off the day with a quick stop at the Iceburg (local burger joint).

Marco