yeah, really!

surprised bean plants in the garden

the flowers were caught off guard as well.

yeah, it's really snowing!  I was supposed to be out picking the last of my beans this morning, but I think that will have to wait until it's above 38*.  At least now I can get my apples, they should be nice and sweet after this snowfall.

we're going to get our family picture taken in a couple of weeks.  This is fiona's idea for the picture.  Ian is holding her hand, she is holding Lydia's hand and Lydia is holding Wesley's hand.  I thought it was so sweet.  The brothers both said NO WAY! 

a lot to catch up on

this month consisted of:
labor day fun

the boys went with Austin for a four wheeler ride up to the tower, while me and the girls went to the onion days parade in payson

a preschool field trip to the spanish fork airport

a birthday party

a surprise visit from some old and dear friends

playing with cousins

lots of canning.  I've done pears, peaches, salsa and beans.  good stuff.

The middle of this month also brought the passing of my grandfather a month before his 93rd birthday.  his funeral was beautiful and full of great family memories as aunts, uncles, and cousins all gathered to celebrate his legacy and the way he touched our lives.

now that October is here the mountains have suddenly become adorned in red and yellow.  it really seems to have happened overnight.  one day it was just a few lone trees here and there, now they've all joined in the pageantry.  cold nights are wonderful and the kids are outside more than in. it's a beautiful time of year.

now we have general conference.  hope that you are taking time to enjoy it, too.