Halloween

Rick had the day off on Halloween so we decided to start the day out by going to IHOP where they do free Scary Face pancakes for kids. Rick and I ordered french toast but then they came back and said that they were out of french toast.... weird, so we decided not to get anything. Then it took 45 minutes for them to bring out 3 pancakes for the kids. I was getting pretty frustrated because it definitely should not have taken that long to make 3 pancakes and bring them out, and the kids were getting super impatient... because they were so hungry! 

I think their faces say it all... they had to wait way too long
for breakfasting were getting "hangry".

For school, Kimbri got to dress up in her costume. She was Ariel. We curled her hair and I let her wear a tiny bit of make up... lipstick and a little eye makeup is all. Rick took her down to the bus stop and took some pictures of her while they were waiting for the bus. She definitely isn't camera shy, ha!

This was a picture from the Halloween
parade at school.

Later that evening all the kids got dressed up and we went trick or treating with the Stone's in Salem. They still have kids young enough to go trick or treating so we joined in on their fun, going around their neighborhood. We stopped at Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Stone's house to trick or treat there too, which was great! I'm always glad for our kids to get a chance to see their great-grandparents when we can because when we move out of state again, we don't know how often we'll be back to visit.

Anyway, Brenna dressed up like a butterfly and Garrett was Spiderman.

Before heading out to go trick or treating in Salem, we tried to get a picture of all 3 kids in their costumes... yeah, that was tricky, no pun intended ;)

Brenna kept trying to walk away as soon as we got her
situated between the older two.

Brenna got tired riding around in her stroller.

It was a fun night and as each holiday comes and goes, I'm really grateful that we get to have a year in Utah to experience holiday and family get togethers before we move who knows where!

Sid the Science Kid

We decided to take a trip up to the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum because they had a special exhibit going on all about Sid the Science Kid. Kimbri and Garrett have been really into Sid the Science Kid lately so I thought they'd have a great time, and they did! Plus, Rick got home from Arizona!!!!! It was really nice to have him back and to go on a little trip together as a family up to Salt Lake. 

We also decided to stop by Trader Joe's on the way back to Mapleton. I love Trader Joe's and got used to having one close when we lived in AZ. Now that we are in Utah the nearest one is about 45 minutes away and I'm not willing to drive that far for a grocery store... but since it wasn't that out of our way and we were already up north, we stopped by. My all time favorite ice cream in the fall season is Trader Joe's pumpkin ice cream. It is super yummy. It tastes like you are eating pumpkin pie, but in ice cream form. It really is the best! I got the kids hooked on it and they love it just as much as I do now.

Using toothpicks and marshmallows to build stuff.

Grandpa Haycock's Pumpkin Patch

So one night in October for FHE, my parents had all the kids and families over for a combined Family Night. My dad is an amazing gardener and grew his own little pumpkin patch. He rigged up a little "hay ride" with a trailer and we all hopped on and road down around to his garden. The grandkids, especially, had a blast and loved picking out their own pumpkins. Also, I love my parents backyard view.

Nolan, Brooke, Hadley

Garrett doing a good job lifting his pumpkin!

Nolan & Hadley

Bridger, Stacie

Ava

Kimbri & Garrett

Luke & Garrett

Bridger

So many pumpkins! Each family had a box to fill up :)

Ava

Dawson being Dawson... haha

Best Buddies: Garrett & Luke

Alina holding Brenna, Garrett, Kimbri, Hadley

Olivia with all the grandkids.
Kimbri, Ava, Bridger, Luke, Oaklee, Hadley, Brenna, Garrett

Oaklee, Garrett, Ava, Kimbri

Uncle Dawson with Garrett... being silly.