A Little Bit of Irony...

A Falling Tribute

* I love fall (before all the leaves fall off) when everything is perfect and looks like artwork just waiting for a canvas.
* I love weather that is just perfect, not too hot, but not too cold yet.
* I love the way hot chocolate and apple cider warms you all the way down to your toes.
* I love sugar cookies, all baking really, that you didn't want to do all summer.
* I love sweaters that hide the extra couple you tack on because of hot chocolate and baked goods consumption...
* I love pumpkins, to eat, to carve, and to look at.
* I love general conference.
* I love the air, it feels cool and clean.
* I love planning Halloween costumes and daydreaming about about trick or treating :)
* I love having a cool clean morning that turns into a warm sunny day.
* I love getting out all the kids clothes - this applies to any season and the opportunity to get out something new and getting their drawers all organized...
* I love being able to curl up with a blanket


I was feeling really grateful today, with all the 'terrible, horrible no good very bad days' that we have had this week we are still here, together, healthy & strong, happy and laughing. I am so grateful for the opportunity to show our children how to be strong and utilize our faith to make it through. We are doing wonderfully.

Long Overdue Pickle Goes To Kindergarten...

I know, it's been so long I can't even believe so much time has passed. Go ahead, call me a slacker but I've been a busy girl :)

Dillon started school in September and LOVES it. I was so nervous about him being in an all day kindergarten (that's all they have here...) but he couldn't be happier about it. The day goes by so quickly and we are the ones wanting him to come home - he wants to stay!