Gardner Village

Amy and the girls came up to go to Gardner Village with us. We met our cousin Jenny there and walked around, then had lunch at Archibalds. It was very crowded because it was the annual "Witches Night Out". But it was such a beautiful day and we really enjoyed visiting with Jenny. Jenny had just moved into her condo the day before. Mike, the girls and I had gone over last night after Jenny moved in. Mike helped install some things for Jenny. I am so happy for her because it is a nice condo and I think she will love having her own place.

Wasatch State Park

On Monday October 20th, we went up to Midway/Heber to Wasatch State Park. We went with Stacie Purser and her kids. The weather was beautiful! The kids had so much fun feeding the ducks, playing on the playground etc. After playing at the park we went and saw the crater at The Homestead, then went and had ice cream.

Jack, Ashley, Hannah, Karrie, Noah and Samantha

Pumpkins!

We went to the pumpkin patch on Monday, September 29. The girls were able to pick out some pumpkins, and go through the kiddie corn maze. On Sunday, October 5, we went to Grandpa and Grandma Jones to watch conference and have lunch. It is a Jones tradition that every year the grandchildren get to pick out their pumpkins from Grandma's pumpkin patch. Our family loves this time of year!

Cascade Springs

On Saturday, September 27th we went with our good friends (the Pursers) to Cascade Springs in American Fork canyon. The fall colors were so pretty. It was very crowded, but the kids had fun. The kids were excited because we saw a little bat on a tree. It was kind of cute.

My Front Yard

This is what my yard looks like in October. I wanted to share pictures before I take all the annuals out. As you can see we have our Halloween decoration up. It has turned out beautiful, and hopefully next year I can fill in some of the bare spots.

Karrie is 13!

Karrie turned 13 on August 24, 2008. Where has all the time gone? She is officially a teenager (fun times for us!) and she is in the eighth grade. Instead of having a family get together, Karrie chose to have a sleepover with her friends for her birthday. She and her friends had pizza, played badminton, watched movies and stayed up until 2 am! We had a houseful of teenage girls!

Passing of My Grandpa Shaw

My Grandpa, Glenn Charles Shaw passed away on August 5, 2008 at the age of 97. I miss him but he must be so happy to be with my Grandma who passed on 12 years before him. He lived a long and wonderful life. I love you Grandpa! It is hard to believe that I have no more living Grandparents. There is definitely a void in my life. I can't wait until the day when I can see them again!