A Perfect Day Off

Today we celebrated Nevada Day so there was no school. We decided to spend the day playing instead of doing chores. Our day started with breakfast out. Then we went to the Bellagio Hotel to see the fall decorations. We then made our way to Penney's to do a little shopping and take advantage of a coupon. Next on the agenda was a matinee. We saw "Amelia" which was good even though the critics didn't like it. Finally we went over to Desert Shores for a walk around the lakes. We met up with Natalie and her family at the lake and had a chance to play a bit with them as well. Thanks, Nevada, for giving me a three-day weekend. I needed a break!

Trunk or Treating

Natalie invited us to their ward Halloween trunk or treating party last Wednesday. It was a really cold, windy night so reluctantly we left our nice warm house and ventured out. When we got to the church, we found out that many games and activities were going on inside the building. They served hot cider which was delicious, and it warmed everyone up. After about an hour, all in attendance went outside and the trunk or treating part of the evening began. It was really fun to watch Cali and Miriam run around and enjoy themselves at the party. After the ward party we went over to Natalie and Thomas' house for a yummy chocolate cake for dessert. Happy Halloween everyone!

Pumpkin Patch

Last night after a busy week we enjoyed some fun at a nearby Pumpkin Patch on Rainbow and the 215. Cali was so excited to ride all the rides. She surprised me and enjoyed sliding down a long blow-up slide as well as being harnessed and jumping up and down on a trampoline contraption with adult help. We wandered through a little maze made out of bales of hay; and as we were leaving, we bought a large pumpkin to carve later. Even Ashton enjoyed himself although he missed a feeding because we stayed so long. Ashton smiled and smiled and spent the evening looking at everything. He wasn't crazy about the idea of sitting on a stack of hay, but he good naturedly cooperated. After three hours of fun we headed home for a bowl of nice hot soup and a delicious bundt cake Natalie made using her fantastic baking abilities. Now I feel like Halloween is nearly here, and finally fall has arrived although it was 82 degrees yesterday afternoon!