I Love to See the Temples

This is the best time of year in Arizona. The weather is perfect and the holidays are here.

Our 9 year old is pretty entertaining. When the art assignment was to draw a pumpkin to paint for a "stained glass window" project, this is the pumpkin he came up with. A pumpkin super hero in a robotic suit. At Goodwill while I'm searching for winter clothes, he's trying on motorcycle helmets. And this one, he'll probably make me delete later.  During his haircut our clippers were dying, so his hair was pretty patchy and looked hilarious. We love this funny kid!

Presenting the Halloween pictures of 2015. I know it's cliche, but it's just something every mom HAS to do. This year we have a hobbit, a goddess, a viking, and a Kratt brother in a bat creature power suit. We had a lot of fun putting the costumes together today, and then fun at the neighborhood trunk or treat.  One of the kids said, "I wish it were Halloween everyday!... But then everyone would have childhood diabetes."  I'm happy to do it just once a year.

At first he wanted to be a hobbit for Halloween and we were hanging on to the hobbit hair. But he changed his mind and wanted a haircut. So we did it. He looks years older now and people don't recognize him. I was sad to lose all his curls but he reassured me that they'd grow back and I could still be happy. He's right. He's pretty cute no matter what.

We had a cool adventure at the mall today. We fought storm troopers and a sith, and rode a wild tiger. It was awesome!

The kids are sure getting big fast!

Labor Day weekend.  Had to get out and explore Arizona!  We drove northeast through the Tonto National Forest to Apache Lake.  We had a fun swim and picnic.  It was a pretty amazing drive. Wilderness doesn't get much wilder than this.

In Primary the kids are learning that Jesus Christ is a God of miracles. Little Cutie did a great job on his talk, and we wanted to share it with you. "I really like my talk, even when I say it in my Primary."

With the biggies at school we get good one on one time with the fourth, our four year old. He makes 4 look good.

Celebrating the last days of summer.

We tried some super sour gummy worms. Too tart for me, but these kids put on a brave face- or sour face.

This crew is ready for the day.

We've been keeping busy but also relaxing enough to enjoy summer. The kids find ways to entertain themselves, and me!