Cluck, Cluck

Unfortunately, this year for Sawyer Halloween was not so Happy.  He came down with a fever.  I thought it would be like his other fevers that last a few hours and then go away.  I was so wrong.  His fever just would not break.  We originally had some plans with some friends, Tom and Sam, but had to cancel.  I felt awful for canceling at the last minute but I would hate to be the Typhoid Mary and bring whatever Sawyer had to their house.  

As you can see Sawyer dressed as a chicken, Thanks Aunt Mariah.  This costume just cracks me up, it is so cute and warm.  I wanted to get some pictures all dressed up since last year we didn't really celebrate Sawyers 1st Halloween on account of the weather.  Travis and I were originally going to be eggs to go with the chicken but because of some wardrobe malfunctions we ended up being farmers, well as close to farmers as we could get.  

Here is to next year being a better Halloween. 

Deer Hunt, Pumpkin Walk

October always seems to fly right on by with all the outdoor activities we enjoy.  Travis went fishing and camping a few times this month.  I decided it was way too cold for me to sleep outside so Sawyer and I stayed home unless it was a day fishing trip.  

The main event of the month, well if you ask Travis, is the deer hunt.  This year they extended the deer hunt to be a whole week instead of just 5 days.  Utah State actually gives the students Friday off as Fall Holiday we had an extra day to spend down South. We traveled down to Southern Utah for this annual event which took forever since the roads were packed with not only hunters but UEA-some school holiday- travelers.  The trip that normally takes us 4 hours took us 6 hours, thanks road construction. 

Friday we spent playing with the Nephews and then we headed down to Minersville for Travis to get things ready for the big hunt.  

Saturday I had the opportunity to stay home with Sam and Sawyer.  I was so productive for being home by myself in the morning, we got ready, fed, and went to a garage sale, we went to the grocery store, played outside, and started a movie to let the boys rest.  My mom joined us about noon, and not too much later my amazing grandparents came over to Beaver as well to visit with us.  We ate lunch outside and watched the kiddos play.  We even put dinner in the crock pot for the hungry hunters, chicken taco soup.  All in all it was great day but no deer.  I guess better luck next year, or weekend for us.  Yep, that is right we headed back down to hunt the next weekend, to make a long story short, it was unsuccessful as well.   

The infamous gigantic rocking chair at the Chevron in Beaver.  Sawyer thought it was pretty cool to sit there.  

During the week in between the hunting we had to take advantage of the Famous Pumpkin Walk in North Logan.  It was so much fun to go and see the pumpkins.  It was not so much fun to wait in line forever with all of the other family night families with a restless one year old but we got through it.  I can't believe how many people were there but again I did say it was famous.  

I just thought this picture was funny/cute

For the pumpkin walk they make displays based on a theme.  

Sawyer had to hold on to this pole like all of the other people on the bus were doing.  He is so silly.  It is amazing how much they learn just by looking at other people.  Sometimes it is almost scary. 

Oh sad note for the eventful week.  Sawyer caught a sickness sometime in all the excitement. Poor little guy has been battle a fever and sores in his mouth all week.  It makes for a pretty exhausted mom but a lot of snuggle time.  Hope he gets better soon.  

Fall Leaves

I think Fall is one of my favorite seasons.  It is so gorgeous, the leaves, the smell, the activities, I just love it.  (I think I mentioned this in a previous post) We decided to take the opportunity to take some family photos with the leaves.  We headed to a park near our old house that I absolutely love and apparently, a lot of other people had the same idea.  There were at least 6 photographers with clients that arrived just after we parked.  I guess I chose a great place.  We didn't get many great pictures.  Sawyer was not in the best of moods and it was a little cold.  We had to give him his fishing pole and bear to be happy.  Silly kiddo.  I tried to play around with the photos and edit them a bit.  I think they turned out okay. 

Sawyer did not want to smile

We were jumping up and down, it is our favorite activity

I love taking my bear for a ride