October

We started out the month with a going away dinner for Todd, who is moving to China for 2 years!  We were pretty surprised he chose to transfer, but we wish him the best.  He'll be missed for sure.  We went to Rudy's for a little Texas BBQ because I'm sure he won't find it there!

Since Barbara and Dennis had to go to St. George for most of October, they came over for an early bday celebration for Hazel.  She requested a lemon baby bundt cake.  I love that she loves everything lemon as I do.

The weekend before our 8th anniversary, James and I went to the temple to do sealings, which was perfect.  It was great to be reminded of our covenants and promised blessings.  

James was pretty proud of his flower arranging, and I was pretty impressed as well.  He wrote the sweetest note in my card too.  Lucky gal.  I can't believe it's been 8 years!  Every anniversary I reflect on that decision I made on October 12, 2007, and I'm so happy.  Great catch - great match.

On our actual anniversary we decided to try a place we've never been to - The Melting Pot.  I liked the idea of cooking my own food, and I love a good food experience.  Both of us really enjoyed the meal, especially the cheese and dessert courses.  Yum.

                          

Meanwhile, the kids were at the cousins' having FHE.. and loving it!

One Monday morning we went to a Halloween party at Jackie's house.  We passed out treats, decorated pumpkin cookies, and watched the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.  I love all the cute kid costumes.

Another fun activity we did was go to the Heard Museum since it's been such nice weather.  There were huge dinosaurs outside, tree houses to play in, and sand to dig in inside.  I'd be lying if I said Grayson loved when the dinosaurs moved and roared, but he didn't cry and he especially loved playing with the smaller plastic dinosaurs in the gift shop.  Hazel probably enjoyed digging in the sand the most.  

I think we know what Grayson wants for Christmas.