September Happenings

 

Hallee has been wanting a new bed for a while. She was tired of the bunk bed and it wasn't very comfortable.  I knew she was serious when she wanted to get rid of all of her stuffed animals that were under the bed. It makes me sad that she wants to get rid of her toys and stuffed animals.  I guess she has to grow up.  She is very happy with her new bed and more space in her room. 

My dad gave us a door dash gift card and Wyatt was dying to use it. Finally we let him and Hallee order some McDonalds with it. They thought that was fun.

I went to the temple with mom and dad.  I was a little nervous about how mom would do, but she did great.  We didn't go until 3 PM so she was anxious all day about getting there.  I helped her get dressed and we got in the chapel and then she seemed to relax.  She did great sitting through the session and even remembered a lot of it.  I was so grateful that it went so well and that mom enjoyed it. 

Jonah and his friends wanted to go to a Detroit Lions game. They saw that they were playing in Arizona in September so they decided that would be the best time to see them.  They drove to Arizona on Saturday.  

They stopped at the Grand Canyon to look around and take a few pictures.

Jonah asked Matt and Lori if they could stay at their house the first night. They were so nice and said yes and were excited about it.  Best aunt and uncle ever! They had pizza waiting for them when they got there. 

Lori sent me a video of the boys playing basketball in the pool that night.  They had a great time.  Jonah said Matt and Lori went all out for them.  I know he appreciated it so much.

On Sunday morning Lori had cinnamon rolls waiting for them.  They ate breakfast and the packed up and headed out for the game. 

Jonah said it was so cool to be at an NFL game and Detroit won, so that made it even better.  After the game they drove to Las Vegas and stayed with Colston’s dad that night.  They drove back home on Monday.  I'm so glad he had such a great experience and so grateful to Matt and Lori for being so willing to take them in and treat them so well!

They had a Veterans night at the football game in Salem.  It was so touching, it was a beautiful program. They had the players and the cheerleaders walk each veteran out.  The governor and both mayors were there.  It was really cool. 

I love watching the sunset at the football games. It's beautiful.

Jonah was player of the game on MaxPreps. They beat Juab 37-0, Jonah had 4 PAT's and one field goal.  It was a good game for him for sure!

There is a girl who takes pictures at the football games and she gets great ones of Jonah.

I used to take my camera to the games, but now I don't because I know she will get great ones and she texts them to Jonah.

I do love a good Friday night football game!

The calendar says it's Fall, but the weather is still summer weather. 

Keith and I drove up Hobble Fork Canyon to look at the Fall colors.

It was a very pretty drive.

On Thursday I rushed home from work so I could go up Provo Canyon before I had to dive kids around. 

I drove up to Squaw peak and enjoyed the beautiful views. 

I love the view of the valley and the lake from the top.

I don't think it's as vibrant as last year.  I think they are dying fast because it is so hot!

After that I walked the trail from Bridal Veil Falls to Vivian Park.  I love that walk. I have missed my walks since I started working.

It was a mental health boost that I really needed!

Being out in nature always helps my mood.

Hallee loved going to Tessa's on a Saturday.  They always love to paint their nails.

Caitlyn and Amarie are having fun together.  They had fun making blankets together.

Hallee with her mood lighting and face mask!