October 2021

Conference church. Always a nice refresh and the pajamas don't hurt. Spencer really got into taking notes this time.
Coloring squared is always a big hit during conference. Thanks to Kellie for the idea!



Borris, the ridiculously hilarious Halloween book, a family favorite! Turns out Blake can read it in a ridiculously hilarious voice.


Ah, special times with the letter board.
Went for a run one day and found some llamas.

Helped William's class make salt dough Idaho maps.
Bees at Farmstead, such a crazy feeling!

Hailey training us on how to make royal icing sugar cookies


Girl's weekend! 
Brooke had a thing so she couldn't make it to our girl's dinner. Hailey and I shared a big fat virgin daquiri and dinner. 
Brooke and I shared a delicious breakfast while Hailey was at work. Love my time with my girls!
The boys went camping. There was a bad storm so they stayed at a hotel in McCall. Then they went to go to the camping spot and the GPS took them on a four wheeling road. They said it was terrifying as they were driving in the blue van on the side of a cliff for a long time. I'm so glad they made it back safe. We were praying for their safety and couldn't get a hold of them! 
Antiques for life!


Idaho map turned out great!
Soccer game turned out great! Grateful for Spencer for coming along to be my watch partner when Blake, William and Hailey couldn't make it.
Our bowls turned out great!
The kids being "Michelleys" (nuns)
Carving our own garden grown pumpkins! We'll never buy them again! *Insert evil laughter*



William's end of soccer party. The coach had a lot of nice things to say about each player. It is always a highlight to see how they've grown!
Feeling pretty after new hair!
Blake's office work space. So many monitors! But it is working for him and he can be home more!
William, the chicken, in the school parade.

Ashley and I being fantastic! We put on a carnival with the Young Womens. Grateful she is so fun!
I'm a butterfly. Blake is Chewbacca. Opposites attract.
Cute little fox Brooke
Spencer dressed up as himself, ha! But with some good friends.
Hailey took on William's costume idea. Can never have too many chickens!
All the candy. Don't ask me where the other kid's candy pictures are. 

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