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Trick-or-Treat

On the afternoon of Halloween my friend Amy and I went out to a nearby neighborhood to do a quick photo shoot of my boys in their costumes. Baylor was Russell from the movie UP and Wesley was the bird, Kevin. I love how these pictures turned out. The leaves look gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your talent Amy, I just love you!

Amy Morgan Photography

These are snapshots I took on the 29th at our ward Trunk or Treat, and on Halloween. We lucked out with the best Halloween weather! There was a little mid-day rainstorm on Halloween but it cleared up just in time for trick or treating!

Before trick or treating we went to a friends house for an amazing Halloween dinner. Her decor was over the top and the food was so yummy! We started out trick or treating with some friends... but couldn't keep up. It may have been because Baylor was lugging around that big backpack. He didn't complain though! Trick or treating was a blast this year! We live in a neighborhood filled with friends and family. It was fun to run into everyone throughout the night. We ended up running into the Baldwins and so Cody and Baylor ended up trick or treating together. Wesley tagged along to most of the houses. It was so cute, he even held out his pumpkin bucket! He did so well! It turned out to be a perfect Halloween. 

As always, I'm already excited for next year!!

We love October!!

There were so many fun things going on in October.

We loved every minute of it!

At the beginning of October Oliver had these cute skeleton jammies on, I thought they were so cute Hailee told us where to get them we ran and got them that night. They are so cute cause they glow in the dark.

We went to Joes Place a couple of times in October to pick up cider and play at their pumpkin patch. Baylor couldn't stop talking about the scary witch. This was super fun for a quick activity for the kids. They had a small hay bail play area, corn husk teepee and a corn maze that wasn't actually a maze but more of just a path. That's perfect for the little kids.

Logan and I did hosted a Halloween party with some of our friends from our ward. We love having an excuse to get dressed up. We did a 'Monster Mash' Just Dance competition on the wii. No party is complete for me anymore without Just Dance!



On Halloween day I did a little Halloween play date with Baylor and Wesley and their friends. It was pretty cute having them run around and dance to Halloween music in their little costumes. 



Emery, Evelyn, Cody, Wesley & Baylor.

Bizi Farms

On the 29th my parents treated us to a day at Bizi Farms. This year and last we made plans to go, rain or shine. Last year we went in the rain, and this year we went in the sunshine! I took a gabillion pictures because there was just so much to do. We could have spent the whole day there! Next year we need to leave time to stay longer.

Hay Pyramid

Corn Pit. This was seriously so much fun! Last year we didn't even go in it. The kids loved it so much, they probably would have been fine if this was all we did.

Us adults loved it too!!! It felt like a foot massage.
Who needs a snow angel when you can make a corn angel?

Petting Zoo. Wesley was fearless! He wanted to touch all the animals he had so much fun.

We didn't even know they had pony rides until we stumbled upon them. I was so excited! This was Baylor's first Pony ride. He and Oliver did great! (That's Oliver behind him)

Logan doing the Pumpkin Launch. Everyone gets to do two.

Corn Maze. Logan used the map, which to me seemed pointless cause it just looks like a giant maze but Logan used it and let us through without taking a single wrong turn. The nice thing was, it didn't take too long... but I felt like we cheated. I was impressed that Logan was able to do that though!!

Hailee and Oliver

Baylor found this fuzzy caterpillar in the corn maze. When I was little we played with these all the time, but now they are hard to find. Why is that? Baylor carried it around the whole time and walked very slow.

We had to skip the hayride to get back for our Trunk or Treat. We were bummed we had to leave early... but we still had SO MUCH FUN! Thank you Mom and Dad for the best day!

Pumpkin Party

Every year we look forward to Grandma and Grandpa May's Pumpkin Party. This year they did dinner in a pumpkin, krispy 'skreme' donuts (that's what the box said) and my fav, Joe's Place cider. They decorate the barn with hay, lights and ghosts. They even provide us with pumpkins to carve from their garden! Grandma May went all out this year, dressed as a witch!

We love this tradition!

Thank you Lori and Verne, we had a blast!!!!!!

Witch's Night Out

My friend Amy does a Witch's night out every year. Every year it has grown more and more. This was my 4th year and it was FABULOUS! She hosted it at our friend Stacey's house.  There were so many people and the witch costumes were incredible. Every year it keeps getting better.

Stacey, Me, Lindsay, Becca, Kendall and Amy

Amy, Lori and Myself

Thanks for a super fun party Amy!!

Sauvie Island

Logan took the day off of work yesterday so that we could go to Sauvie Island. It was probably the most gorgeous day we've had all month, it could not have worked out better. We love going on a weekday because it is not too busy. The boys had a blast.

Wesley wasn't so sure about the hay pyramid at first, but he warmed up quickly! He even got brave enough to crawl in the tunnels. That scared me though! At one point he got scared, stopped right in the middle and clogged the whole thing. I could hear other kids saying 'excuse me' but of course he didn't understand that! I was about to go in after him, but he made it out. I was glad I probably would have gotten stuck!

One of my favorite pictures of the day, I love my little man!

We took the hayride out to the pumpkin patch.

The cutest little boys in the whole world (according to me!)

This was one of my favorite days this year.

WE LOVE YOU SAUVIE ISLAND!♥

Portland Marathon

Four years ago I ripped a 'beginner marathon training plan' out of a Runner's World Magazine and tucked it away in the back of my journal. I'd see it there and sometimes laugh at myself for I thinking at one point that I was capable of doing it... But this year I decided I was and I did it! I didn't look into any other Marathons. The only one I've had a desire to run is Portland.

I love this city, I didn't want to do it anywhere else!

It was an incredible experience that I really can't put into words. I thought it would be torture, and the night before I was awake ALL night until 3:15 AM regretting that I ever signed up. However, to my surprise I enjoyed almost every minute of it. It was just so exciting being there with thousands of other people that shared the same goal as I did. The weather was nice and cool which is what I prefer. It rained for about 10 miles but I thought it was refreshing! There was so much support from people along the sides, just reading their signs kept me entertained.

 This picture was taken about half a mile before the finish. My Mom said it looked like I was smiling as I ran past them. I probably was. Even though it was fun, I was so happy to almost be done!     

Before the race I gave my Mom my number so that she could track me online. Because of the chip on my shoe she was able to look me up and see where I was and how fast I was running. As I was running I loved knowing that my Mom was watching me.

My Dad is an amazing runner. A few years ago he trained so hard (much better then I ever did) and came really close to being able to run this, and then he got an injury. There are so many things that can hold you back from a run like this and I lucked out that I didn't hurt myself or get sick!!

Thank you Mom, Dad and Logan for fighting the crowds and coming down to see me at the end!
I love you guys!!!!!!!!!

When I got home, we pulled up to this! Two of my very good friends left me with flowers, a gift basket and these adorable decorations. I am so lucky to have such good friends.

Thanks you guys!!! I Will definitely be doing this again but probably not for awhile!!!