Pumpkin carving and hay rides

This weekend we went to a pumpkin patch close to home. The kids have been waiting for us to take them for some time. We are all finally healthy and have an open time frame to go out to a pumpkin patch. The kids love Fall and Halloween. We spent the rest of the weekend carving pumpkins, eating hot cha cha chas, watching Halloween themed movies, eating popcorn, candy and caramel apples!

The drive to the pumpkin patch.

When we arrived there the kids were so excited to see a huge pumpkin because they have been asking us if a pumpkin can be as big as a car.

Getting ready to go on the hay ride!

The draft horses that pulled us.

Bailey and I.

Madalyn wasn't to happy that Matt wanted a picture with his girls.

Can you tell???

Hayden and his pumpkin.

Carter helped Paige pick out her pumpkin.

Bailey loves her pumpkin.

Heading home to carve pumpkins.

In the garage carving pumpkins.

This job is very serious!!

Bailey

Paige and her little pumpkin.

Madalyn with her OOOHH so cool pumpkin.

Scary Carter!

Hayden spent a lot of thoughtful time thinking about

how he wanted his pumpkin to look!

Matt always does the best work on his pumpkins!

Visit to UTAH

This last week I went to Utah to spend time with Gina!! We try to see each other at least 2 to 3 times a year. Gina and I met in Monmouth when Matt and I were newlyweds. We immediately were drawn to one another and have created this amazing friendship for the last 15 years. We can talk for hours and love to eat good food together as you will see from these pictures. Mom and Dad came up and took care of the kids for 5 days so that I could go and have a great time. Thanks Mom and Dad, you are AWESOME!!!!!

There are a handful of restaurants that I love to go to while in Utah. One is Famous Dave's BBQ. Wow, the pull a part pork is to die for. After I flew in, Gina and I drove to Famous Dave's and ate a yummy dinner. You also need to try the corn muffin if you go. Oh WOW!

Famous Dave's, need I say more.

Another place I LOVE to eat at is Bajio's. I can't get enough of the food. On Friday night, my older brother Dave and his beautiful wife Christine met us at a Bajio's. We ate and had a great conversation. Christine is having their 7th child in January. Doesn't she look amazing??? It is a girl. Yeah!!

Gina's kids are amazing soccer players. We went to a game of each of the kids except for Tyler. Going to the games helped me get out my weekly game jitters for my kids. Way to go Rach, Elizabeth and Adam!!

Another one of my very favorite places to eat is Ruby River! It is so delicious. Every bite makes your mouth water. Do you notice the sign next to us? It says, Home to PERFECTION. Ain't that the truth.

I would have to say Ruby River is probably my favorite food stop.

The night before I left Gina and I drove to Ogden and met my sister-in-law Jill at a Greek restaurant called The Athenian. Oh, yummy!! We talked for a good hour and 1/2 to 2 hours. Jill drove all the way from Heber. Thanks Pill!!!! You rock!

Jill and I.

Growing up people thought I was Jill and Jill was me. We both had long hair. What do you think?

By the way, she is hot and single.

If you have someone you know who is awesome and single send him her way!

Ken and Gina!!! I love you guys.