My First Quilt

I'm having a blast with my new sewing machine. I just finished this quilt today. I had bought the material on Wednesday at this new fabric shop in Cameron Park, and it took me 3 "nap times" to complete it. Very easy. It's called "Off to bedtime" and it has cute animals sleeping. I've also finished two other projects but I can't blog about it because they're Christmas presents and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise.

Fun At The Park

Our church has started playdates at the park again. We'll meet every Friday morning at a different park each time. Bryson's finally at the age where he can do more things at the park. He loved going down the slide (on his belly, feet first.) His hair gets so much static electricity and it stands on end. So funny. He also watches the other kids and learns how to do more things. That's so good for him. He doesn't have any older siblings so he's having to figure things out on his own. It's nice to have other kids to watch and see that they're doing things he hasn't thought of. You can see the excitement in his face when he experiences something new.

Second Halloween Party

Tonight I went to a fabulous party at the Cottrell's house (our friends and neighbors). Everyone dressed up and we had a great time. Brett is still out of town, so Bryson was my date. Everyone was so nice accepting a baby at the party (I know it's a no no), and they all helped me keep him away from the fire pit. I didn't get pictures of everyone, I'm sure Joy will have more on her blog, but here's a few...

Our gracious hosts Lucy and Desi (Joy and Chris).


Helen of Troy and Gladiator (Brandi and Jared).


Ugly Betty (Mimi).


Dead bride (Melissa).


Pirates (me and Bryson) Arrgh!


There were a lot of fun games, here's the donut eating contest...Bryson wasn't much help. He just laughed at me. The other couples really got into it!




It was a great party! Thanks Joy and Chris for putting it on. You always throw the best parties.

First Halloween Party

On Wednesday Bryson and I went to hang out at Tiffany and Lexi's ward's Halloween party. It was a church function called "Trunk or Treat". It starts off with a chili and cornbread feed, followed by a "Halloween Carnival" inside the church building. Then the kids trick or treat from the tailgates of ward members cars...hence the name, "trunk or treat". Every ward does this, my ward's party is on Saturday and I will be going to that one too. Bryson loves seeing all the kids dressed up and running around. Not to mention he's so cute in his pirate costume. Brett couldn't make it because he's at a business convention.

Here's Cole and Dallas dressed as dinosaurs.


Lexi, Me, Bryson, and Tiffany. What a bunch of misfits!



Pirate Bryson

What A Face!

Our boy really knows how to use those eyebrow muscles.

Happy Birthday Bro!

Karson, I've loved sharing my birthday with you (mine is the 17th, his is the 19th). It's always been meaningful to me, the fact that we can combine our birthdays. We don't get to see each other as often as we'd like, because you work so much, so I'm glad we at least have this. You're the best brother!

Let's take a look back on how cute we used to be, before we gave our parents gray hair.





Love ya bro!

Apple Hill In October

I love apple hill. I try to go every year. I went with my mom, dad, and nephew Cameron. We enjoyed apple donuts and milk, watching a big fish get caught at the lake, pumpkin hunting (and throwing...bad Bryson!), and lots of Halloween and Christmas crafts. Unfortunately the pony rides were closed (weekends only I guess) Check out my parents, 36 years and still doing sappy stuff like this! Cameron's thinking, "what are you doing with my donut? Give it back!"

Bryson, official "Gourd Guard".

These boys are so cute playing together. They loved the pumpkins.

Grandpa Grewe leading the way.

Only at Apple Hill...Fish Petting!