I love Fall. I love the mild temps. I love the changing leaves. I might even say that Fall is my favorite season IF it wasn't for the darn impending doom of winter and its bitter temps, nasty inversions, and endless months!

Yesterday was one of those days that left me longing for more of what we barely get a taste of here in Utah. When I found out that Saturday was going to be one of the last deliciously warm days of the season I determined that we would get out and soak it up.

Off to the zoo we went.

Adam and I couldn't stop commenting on what a perfect day it was.

Even the zoo looked beautiful with all its trees ablaze with color.

Megan holding on for dear life on the carousel.

I couldn't resist a picture of this little guy sitting on his keester.

Noah breaking out of his shell.

Am I not turtley enough for your turtle club? {One day we'll see that movie, huh babe.}

Beautiful.

Me and da Bones

My monkeys

My mini monkey

And to make a perfect day even more...perfecter, Adam found his long lost brother!

See? The resemblance is striking.

Do you want to know what the temp is going to be tomorrow?

48 degrees with rain and snow. And so it begins...

"Trick or treat. Smell my feet...

... and we'll just skip the underwear part since I've heard it entirely too much this season. I unwittingly taught this to the boys... I am a good mom. Promise.

We had a super busy Halloween this year. The boys got LOADS of candy {most of which I ate}, and went to some fun parties.

Check out my babies...

Megan's first Halloween as a kitty cat. This is appropriate since the girl constantly uses me a scratching post and makes a funny hissing sound when she's happy.

We were thinking about dressing her up as a "Senorita" since she is so good at rolling her "R's"

{when she cries} :)

Noah as an astronaut {costume #1}

Iron Man

{3rd year in a row as a super hero. Ugh.}

Buzz Lightyear {costume #2}

He already had this costume and kept going back and forth between it and the astronaut. Still not sure why I bought him the astronaut costume except that maybe I couldn't resist.

I love my kids.

Isn't this just what it's all about?

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Summer Lovin'

This "summer post" is SO not done but I'm sick of it. So enjoy.

Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked... {FHE}

Spence and Megs

Nana and Papa's Summer Day Camp

Day's of '47 parade

Kyle and Samuel

Before {Our yard on weed or weeds as the case may be}

Cook outs with family and friends in our new and improved backyard. {We love it!}

Ohhhhhhhh...love her.

Sunday chillin'

Fun at the Zermatt for Swiss Days

Cool picture of my hubby doing the Scout camp thing. He looks SO cool.

Hind Reunion at Lava Hot Springs

It was good to see family but we left a day early due to a torrential rain and leaky tent.

Lagoon with the Schroeder's. The boys really enjoyed it which is a good thing because I think I can count how many rides I went on on one hand...

Now Noah needs "a break". {He has started putting himself down for naps.}

Signing Good-bye

Kyle's teacher at school likes to have everyone sign. One of the signs she uses a lot is I love you. Kyle has started using it all the time just adding to his overall cuteness.

This morning as I was pulling away from the house I heard something and looked up to see Kyle reaching out the front door with his hand in the "I love you" sign. You talk about a Kodak moment.

Noah is picking up on the signing to, but he isn't as coordinated as Kyle. When he says good-bye he makes the peace sign. It's the thought that counts.

Questions for the Ky-ky.

1. What is something mom always says to you? Wake up.

2. What makes mom happy? Hugging

3. What makes mom sad? Breaking your stuff.

4. How does your mom make you laugh? Jokes. ( Kyle's really in to jokes. His jokes are really silly and make no sense.)

5. What was your mom like as a child? Uh...I don't know.

6. How old is your mom? {shrugs shoulders} That means I don't know...60? (Should have stuck with "I don't know"...)

7. How tall is your mom? {With a look like he's trying to compute my height} 12-30 (?)

8. What is her favorite thing to watch on TV? The weather report (That's just about all I do watch.)

9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Uh, maybe...play with Noah.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? {Flexes his muscles} Strong!

11. What is your mom really good at? Somersaults

12. What is your mom not very good at? Uh...I think hand stands. (Well, I used to be good!)

13. What does your mom do for her job? Sometimes you wake us up...

14. What is your mom's favorite food? Burritos (LOL so random.)

15. What makes you proud of your mom? Being good to me.

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Princess Presto (Super Why)

17. What do you and your mom do together? Sometimes we play with toys together. (I think this was a hint.)

18. How are you and your mom the same? We both have big eyes.

19. How are you and your mom different? You have black hair and I have blond hair

20. How do you know your mom loves you? Because you kiss me and hug me.

21. What does your mom like most about your dad? He kisses you? (And how! :)

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? Wal-mart. (Oh goll. Sad.)

Uppidy date

We have had quite an eventful past couple of weeks so I thought I'd share.

...Noah, in Kyle's words, is now a certified member of the "Big Boy Club".

We really worried he would be a hard one to potty train since he has a bladder of steal and would hold pee all night and most of the day. I always said we just needed to get him to go pee pee once in the toilet. I was right. One day I put him on the toilet and just sat with him for about 45 minutes and until he couldn't hold it for another second. When he went he was SO proud of himself. His prize was popcorn, chocolate milk and watch Toy Story (His idea) and we also bought Zurg from Toy Story. This started about 3 weeks ago and he is going by himself and getting better everyday! Hallelujah!

...My sweet little, big man started Kindergarten last week. Adam and I both took him on the first day. I was thinking I was doing really well until the bell rang. Then true Pavlovic form, the tears burst out. And because Kyle was all gungho, when I looked up from my little pity party, he was already half way through the door and on to his new little life sans Mommy. I always dreaded this as to me it meant the beginning of letting go- cutting the apron strings. Next year he will be in school all day and spend it most of it WITHOUT me.

I am happy though because he was and is excited to go every day and is already doing us proud by earning an award for being {basically} nice boy of the month. Kyle is such a smart kid. Despite my anxieties I am so looking forward to watching him on this journey.

...Megan is enjoying a life of "solids". We started her on baby food this month and although she enjoys her outmeal and squash she would much rather have pizza, cake or anything Mommy and Daddy are eating. She is also beginning to sit up a little on her own.

We took her in for her 6 month check up only to find out that she had her first ear infection. Oh joy.

6 months

Height: 27.6 in 97%

Weight: 17.3 lbs 75%

Head: 17.6 in. 95%

Megan has changed so much since she was a newborn. It's amazing what a mere 6 months will do.

Tommy...

...doing what Tommy does best.

{This is how he was sleeping. Good thing he had the extension cord to snuggle up to.}

Mama's Girl

To Megan, her shirt says it all.

She is one of three of my extreme mama's babies.

But she definitely takes the cake as the the worst.

She started at about the age of 2 months! Not even Daddy could hold her just right.

All I can say is, I love you too, baby girl.

{I bought the shirt before she was born. I hope I didn't jinx her...}

Journal Jar Monday

*What will you do after you graduate from high school? What do you want to do?*

It has been a solid 14 years since high school and a lot has happened. My plan was to get a nursing degree, get married and have some babies. Some things have worked out as planned. Some not.

Here is what did happen:

When I graduated from West Jordan High, I started at SLCC ( Salt Lake Community College) in Fall to start on generals for nursing. I messed around, dated a little, changed my mind about nursing, and went to a lot of dances with my older sister, Cyd.

As the age of 21 quickly approached and after a lot soul searching and pondering, I decided that on a mission was where I wanted to be. I spent 18 months teaching the people in the Southern most part of England (England London South). What an experience (We'll save that for another Monday).

When I got home I went back to SLCC, joined "Sounding Joy" (an Institute choir), had A LOT of fun and met a really sexy guy who, lucky for me, is now my husband. I finally got my associates in English a month before Kyle was born (phew!).

Sounding Joy before the "sexy guy" joined.

(Picture stolen from RaeLynn :)

So yeah, I don't have nursing degree (still would like one) but I was married to the man of my dreams and have three beeee-utiful babies! Way to go me!