Happy Thanksgiving 2012

For Thanksgiving Katalyn's mom, dad, cousin, and two of our nephews came to visit.  We didn't take any pictures of people (Katalyn's mom took that responsibility), but we wanted to share the pictures of the table and the food (Katalyn was pretty proud of both).

Our Thanksgiving also included a lot of football, some Christmas decorating, a trip to The Horseshoe (that's the name of the OSU football stadium, it's quite impressive), and more delicious food.  Thank you family for coming to visit!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Dancing through life.

He's definitely my son:

He got distracted by the camera, so it's kind of short, but he loves dancing.

Halloween Party

We had a Halloween Party and Chili Cook Off at church this Saturday.  Even though it occurred during the BYU football game, it was still a good time.
This year we decided to be the Curious George cast.  Owen was George, I was the man in the yellow hat, and Katalyn was Professor Wiseman (but you have to have watched the show to know who she is...)

So here are the characters:

And Here we are:

We stayed up late (to us that means 11 o'clock) Friday night making our costumes from felt and thrift store finds.  I think I may have missed my calling as a hat maker...

Our costumes won us the prize for "best group" and Katalyn's chili got an honorable mention in the "Chili with Beans" category, so it was a good night.

Happy Halloween!

Moving!

We moved last week.  It was only down the street, but even if it had been next door-- moving stinks!  It was worth it though, because we now have much more space, and a washer and dryer!  I never thought I'd be so happy to be doing laundry.  We hope to have a housewarming party once we're all settled.  Owen was very helpful in the process:

We sure do love this guy.

It's Fall!

 We went apple picking with some friends to celebrate the beginning of fall.  It rained, but that did not stop us from having a wonderful time!

 Picking apples!  (We may or may not have picked non-designated apples, but it all worked out for us in the end).

 The farmer's market afterwards.

Hanging with friends.

We made a delicious apple pie with these apples (and some left over).  I think we'll make apple picking a tradition. :)

Over the river, and through the woods...

To my grandparent's house we go.  Casey's parents were kind enough to loan me a car, even with extra visitors at the house.  It was so fun seeing Grandma and Grandpa, and as an extra treat my mom and sister (with my nieces and nephews) were able to visit at the same time.  It was a full house, but Grandma and Grandpa were troopers, and we had a wonderful time.

 The grandparent's loved snuggling the babies (although I guess they're not really babies anymore).

 The ATV was very popular.  I learned to drive it, and although I look quite skeptical I did get the hang of it.

I even took my mom for a ride...I'm quite the speed demon, as you can see from her wind blown hair (okay not really).  

I just had to include this one.  I think it captures our true selves just perfectly. 

 We flew kites.  Very fun.

I played with barbies.  Also very fun.  Kaylee had left me with the responsibility to fix their hair.  I couldn't refuse.

Their was also much delicious food that I'm sure was quite a lot of work.  Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for having us!  We had a wonderful time.

Our Seattle Trip 2012

We had a great time in Seattle this summer.  Here are the pictures, I think they tell the better story.  

 We spent a lot of time at the cabin, and Casey got to sail.  He was very happy about that.

Owen loved the cabin, of course.

 Owen spent a lot of time watering the plants, and playing with his cousins.

 We took a family picture.  Nice.

 There were some hikes.

Owen spent a lot of time with his Nana.  They have a special connection, as you can see. 

 Water was a favorite the whole trip.  Surprise!

We fed the goats at Grandma Lucy and Papa Bob's. 

 We stopped to smell the flowers.

Owen and Zoey's great-grandparents.

Then we said goodbye.  It was a sad goodbye, but not a permanent one.  It couldn't be, or I'm not sure Owen and his Nana could go on living.  Thank you for the fun time!

(There was also a brief trip to my grandparents house, but I'll make that another post.)