HALLOWEEN

We just stayed home this year for Halloween. Our ward had a trunk-or-treat that was on our street so kids went to the cars and also to the houses. I like it a lot better this way because then the kids actually get to knock on the doors and say Trick-or-treat. It actually started raining while we were out so the Trick-or-treating didn't last to long, but with a 1 year old I really didn't figure it would. Later that night Dave's brother JR and his family came over to visit. The girls looked so cute in their costumes! We were a little sad we didn't go home to visit the grandparents, but they at least got to see Jaren in his costume thanks to SKYPE!

Jaren was Frankenstein for Halloween this year and looked so cute in his costume!

Lil' Frankie

"Cousins"

Jaren helping Dave get the guts out of his pumpkin

Pumpkin Carving

This One's For the BOYS

Last week Dave & my Dad went on a hunt in Price Canyon and were able to get two nice elk. Here are a few pictures for all the guys who have

been wanting to see.

Dave and his trophy

My Dad's Elk

Together Now, Glad they had some bonding time!

A few more angles

They both had a great time and can't

stop talking about it!

Couples Trip to Lake Powell

After a very difficult month Dave and I were able to get away to Lake Powell with some friends. We had so much fun laughing and fist-pumping it up all week which turned out to be exactly what we had been needing. There is just something

so AMAZING about this place!

"The Couples"

Matt & Sarah, Justin & Heidi, Jared & Katie, Jim & Katy,

Dave & Calie, Billy & Raquel, Brandi & Jeff

The girls at defiance house

Jim, Dave, & Jared hiking up to the Indian ruins

The Theme of the trip

Raquel getting up on the wakeboard! It was so fun watching her because she has been trying for years and finally got it this trip! YAY!

Brandi

The FISHERMAN

Kevin (AKA Jeff)

Relaxin'

Gotta love the hair!

Jim pulling his signature move

Katy shaking it

One of our many dance parties up top.

Doing the worm, Katie showing them how it's done!

Cliff Jumping

Us girls getting some sun

A entertaining game of 500

Cool Slot Canyon

Jared & Katie, Dave & Calie, Jim & Katy

Justin

Hang Loose!

Calie

Sarah

AHH Love it!

Katie catching some air

Water Cave

Katy & Katie

Another fun day on the water

Love these two pictures and their expressions!

Dave

As you can see we had a really good time thanks to a group of amazing people. I can't think of a better way to end summer! Thanks Mom & Dad, and JuNette & Joe for taking such good care of our little guy

while we were gone!