Is it really November 1st already?! Wow!! October absolutely flew by!! October is always a month I look forward too. I love doing all the different Fall activities with the kids. One tradition we like to do is take the kids to a local pumpkin patch that is a lot of fun. We let the kids pick out their own pumpkins to paint and decorate from the pumpkin patch. They also have a fun hay-ride the kids love, farm animals, corn maze, and a ball throwing game that the kids really like. This year was especially fun because Grandma & Grandpa Bellows were able to come with us. Another Fall tradition in our family is taking a trip to Apple Hill in Camino California. It is just a few hours away. Each ranch has apple orchards, baked goodies, crafts, and fun activities for the kids to do. We love it there. The kids really look forward to this trip each year. Grandma & Grandpa Bellows & Ryan's brother and his family decided to come with us for the 1st time this year. It was a lot of fun. The cousins had a good time playing and hanging out together the whole day. Of course we carved pumpkins as a family and baked pumpkin seeds to eat. The kids always love singing the 5 little pumpkins song with all the lights off and the Jack O' Lanterns all lit up. Ashby had her 1st school party for Halloween. I was able to go help out and have fun with the kids while my sweet sister Kristi watched Dalton for a couple of hours. It was a lot of fun. Ashby always loves having me be in class with her. The kids Loved trick or treating this year. Both Ashby and Dalton really got into it . They were both running from house to house just so excited. We ate dinner at Jeff and Kim's house before and all the cousins went out together. The neighborhood is a lot of fun with a ton of trick or treaters. The cousins had so much fun together. I loved watching the kids have such a fun time.

 

 

 

 

Ryan received a new calling in our ward this month. He got released from being the Elder's Quorum President and was called to be a High Counselor. We were pretty suprised but Ryan is excited to serve in this new calling. Ryan will be over a spanish branch in Sun Valley. He is excited to use his spanish from his mission. Ryan is still very much enjoying his Judgeship. It continues to be a welcome change from the same old and even very rewarding. Ryan is NOT going to trial in November! Hooray for that!! We were glad to have him home when he was not working.

Stefani is keeping busy with the kids. I have been able to volunteer in Ashby's classroom about once a week since she has been back at school. I love being in her classroom. It is a lot of fun and Ashby really loves having me in there to help too. I love seeing Ashby in action at school. She is a great student and a really good listener. She makes me very proud. I also decided to get organzied and start a preschool at home with Dalton. We usually do preschool time everyday while Ashby is at school. Dalton really loves singing songs, discovering what is inside our "letter of the day box", and working on creative art projects together. I think we both enjoy the time we have to spend alone together. Sometimes when we have a playdate we do preschool time with his friends too. It has been really good for us. I am 6 months along and still feel really good. I am happy I can still run everyday and workout. It helps keep me balanced. I am definitely a better Mom when I can exercize everyday. I am getting excited to decorate & paint Dalton's new room and the baby's. Especially now that Ryan is not going to trial and he will be able to help me.

My sister Kristi and I are very excited to announce that we have started a Custom Digital Photo Card Business. We have some great custom cards for all occasions, Holidays, or invitations. customphotocards.blogspot.com

It is not too early to start thinking about ordering those Christmas cards. We have a ton of cute designs.

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Ashby is 5 years old. She is still loving Kindergarten and going to school each day. She has been really enjoying riding her bike these warm October days we have been having here. Ashby's soccer season finished up and she really improved and had a fun time. She wants to play again next year. We can't wait!! Ashby started up her Dance class at school again this year. She is really enjoying it with a few friends from school. Ashby still is our little bookworm. Ashby's Kindergarten teacher had her formally tested for reading and comprehension since she came into Kindergarten reading pretty long chapter books. We found out as we suspected that she is reading and comprehending at a high 3rd grade level. So we are trying to decide how to challenge her during half-day Kindergarten. We discovered a new favorite series that she LOVES called "The Secrets of Droon" & the "Bailey School Kids". She continues to be a big helper for me around the house. She loves helping clean and fold laundry (I'm enjoying it while it lasts!!). :)

Ashby and her good friend Amber from school.

Dalton just turned 3 years old. So far 3's are marvelous! Dalton loves preschool. He loves singing all the songs especially. He is working on writing his name. He is also pretty good at telling you what letters words start with. Some of the things Dalton says are hilarious. He is constantly quoting funny lines in Disney movies. It is pretty funny. He is very excited to be a big brother. I think he will be a great brother too. He is very loving and sensitive. He always pats my belly and says, "Hi baby, I love you!" He is really growing up lately in his face and how he talks and relates things to me. He continues to amaze me with the things he picks up on his own. He loves playing with Ashby and all her friends. He tries to keep up with them and play anything they are playing with. He continues to be an active, fun-loving little guy. We sure love him. He has an infectious laugh and smile that I cannot get enough of.


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Ashby & her teacher Mrs. Gilkey

Ashby & Daddy with the "perfect pumpkin"

Apple Hill pony rides (Daddy & Dalton). Look at that face!! Dalton was soooooo happy.

Ashby on her pony.

Dalton holding up his prized red apple at Apple Hill.