in my world

I always drive home from work the scenic route

 I love to see the Salt Lake Temple. 

Temple Square is one of my favorite places on earth.

This is the view out my kitchen window!

It's so lovely- today I am stressed a little bit- thinking Fall is almost over.

It always goes to fast.

(Krystal's birthday lunch- )2013

I still meet nearly every Wednesday with a group of ladies for lunch & try to get something CREATIVE done. Mostly I just unwind & feel supported by these fabulous friends.

I find things like- baby socks around my house again.

OH THE JOY of a baby sock!

Brian frequently texts me a picture of the twins in their Sunday clothes!

They got matching P-Coats for winter. Oh my gosh- they are so cute in them, but I forgot to get a picture when they came over last night! 

My cooking class is going strong-

we had a field trip at the beginning of the month.

Dairy Queen!

The kids had a blast checking out behind the scenes & making their own ice cream cones.

Making an ice cream cone is harder than it looks. The last class for the semester is this Friday. I am not teaching in December. I'm hoping to get lots of handmade things ready for Christmas, and to spend more time with the kids. I really love teaching these classes- they are super fun & super messy & kids- I maybe should have been an elementary teacher? I just love being around them. They give me energy & hope for the future. I guess that's why I have so many of my own? I start teaching again in January.

I love to send out invites for Thanksgiving- it just feels more special.

I'm sure I've mentioned it before, Thanksgiving is Brett's favorite holiday. 

We always have so much fun.

Raking leaves- it's nice that Batman comes to help.

I didn't make it to Charlie's Halloween parade at preschool. 

But this picture shows the joy on his face.

Brian & Laura took their first family vacation with the twins,

Finn helped with the driving... such a great helper.

They had fun in St. George & hiked Zions.

This weekend we spent time with all of our grandsons & didn't get any pictures.

It's such a joy to have them so close.

We baby sat the twins & then Megan's boys & had a blast!

Joey & Charlie are getting so big. I can't wait to meet their new little brother.

It's a good life.