Fall Break

We kicked off Fall break by going to the canyon with Tiff and Katie Wednesday afternoon.  We drove through Butterfield Canyon.  It was really pretty.  There wasn't many options for getting out of the car, but we stopped for a minute for some pictures and the kids played for a while.

I love visiting with Tiff and Katie!  The kids played for a little bit and then we took them to a park.  They all had a great time.

On Thursday we went to the aquarium.  Caitlyn and Jonah didn't want to go, but Hallee and Wyatt were so excited to go.  The penguins were so fun to watch.

These two penguins kept playing or fighting, we aren't sure which one.  They would chase each other and then one of them pushed the other one in the water.  

They would swim around for a while and then jump out of the water.  I love watching them jump out of the water, they get momentum going and just shoot up out of the water.

After we watched them for a while we went down below to watch them swim under the water. They were definitely the most fun animals to watch that day.

The kids liked the Halloween decorations that they had through out the building. 

Caitlyn had tennis every day during Fall break.  On Thursday Lindy came over to do laundry and help Caitlyn with her math.  We love having Lindy live so close!  Caitlyn and Lindy went out to ice cream later before we took her home.  Caitlyn loved spending the evening with her.

Hallee took her turn cooking dinner. She helped me make soup and grilled sandwiches.

Jonah made pasta and garlic bread for his dinner. Jonah was able to hang out with his friends a few times during the break.  

On Friday I took Hallee and Wyatt and we joined the Barths at the movie. We saw "War with Grandpa."  It was really funny.

Wyatt's two favorite things are soda and popcorn, so he was a happy boy!

After the movie I took the kids shopping and they picked out Halloween costumes. Hopefully they will get to use them this year!

Hallee found this tray and liked to bring people drinks on it.  She wanted to sit outside with me and read while we ate snacks.  

I could do this all day!

Keith and I have been focusing on being prepared with food storage and other supplies. We bought a big water barrel on Saturday and Wyatt helped Keith fill it up.  We bought an extra propane tank and I have been stocking up on supplies and food where I can.  We are both worried about what will happen after the election.  Hopefully things won't go crazy, but either way we feel an urgency to get prepared and feel like things will continue to be chaotic as we get closer to the second coming.

They pushed back moving to Phase 2 for the Jr. High and High School again.  It doesn't sound like it will be happening anytime soon.  They said they will have a new plan in the middle of November, but it will keep the school at 50% capacity, so I don't think Caitlyn and Jonah will be going more than two days a week anytime soon.  Our neighbor was selling a desk and we decided to buy it for Jonah.  He has been using a TV tray.  He is happy with his new set up.

Caitlyn asked me to take her to the store and she bought Jonah supplies for his desk.  She is so sweet and thoughtful!

Caitlyn has been struggling with bad anxiety for a while now.  It is so hard to watch your kids struggle, especially when you can't fix it for them.  Caitlyn loves Llama's so while we were shopping on Saturday I picked this up for her and gave her a little note to let her know we care.  Hallee loved the Llama too and bought herself one. Caitlyn was so sweet and played stuffed animals with Hallee.

On Saturday evening Jonah and Wyatt rode up to 7-11 for a Slurpee.  Wyatt loves hanging out with Jonah and feeling like one of the big kids!

Caitlyn was babysitting Saturday evening and Keith took Hallee and Jackson on a walk so I had the house to myself for a few minutes.  My anxiety has been heightened lately, so it was a much needed break for me!