Little bit heavy?

Here's Nicholas trying to pick up a pumpkin at Harvest House. Our family refers to Harvest House as the pumpkin patch even though technically it's just pumpkins on the ground. We went straight from soccer (hence, the soccer outfit and eye black -- Nicholas has really sensitive eyes) This is one of our family's favorite traditions. However, we have a tradition that we broke this year . . . we didn't arrive with a new baby! We've had a pattern of arriving every other year with a new baby in the Bjorn. While I feel comfortable that our family is complete, I still find myself feeling a little sad . . . and over weird things too, for instance, I didn't cry when we sold the crib or gave away all our newborn clothes, but I teared up when I used the last of Adam's Johnson's Baby Lotion the other day and realized I wouldn't be smelling that fragrance after each bath anymore. I find myself really babying Adam because I know he's the last . . . I hope I'm not setting him up for years of therapy! :-)

Salt Lake City Trip

Andrew and Ally at conference

Earlier this month, Andrew and I took Ally to Salt Lake for her 9th birthday to attend general conference. It was a first for all three of us. I have to admit, we've only stepped foot in Utah maybe 4 times before (what kind of Mormons are we???) And, each time was just a quick trip in to Temple Square on the free shuttle from the airport in between flights. Anyway, this time we really spent some time around the area and can I say it is SO gorgeous in the fall (all you Utah girls have been keeping this a secret!) We drove up to Park City (which I loved!) and walked, shopped, ate, and attended a literacy festival. Ally got to meet the children's author/illustrator, Peter Reynolds, and get his autograph. We also attended a creative writing class (should I admit that when I'm so NOT creative?) Then we headed to "This is the Place Park." It was very moving to stand where the early saints came in - especially after reading "Fire of the Covenant" with my book group.

We also had fun sitting on our friends' deck and counting all the white steeples. There's like a chapel on every block! For all you pizza lovers, you've got to eat at this place called 'The Pie." It was delicious. And, conference was fabulous. Ally was most impressed by when President Hinckley entered the room and the complete silence that occurred. It was a great vacation. Thank you grandpa and grandma for staying home with Nicholas, Natalie, and Adam. You guys are the best!

Is my life interesting enough to blog about?

After reading some of my friends' blogs I was so inspired I decided to start blogging. I thought it would be a great way to stay in touch with far away family and friends and not so far away family and friends who I rarely get a chance to catch up with anymore. Then, I sat down to write my first blog entry and realized I had nothing exciting to report. So, I'll just talk about life.

Yesterday was Friday, which means I worked in the office (we do a little "role reversal" on Fridays and Andrew stays home with the kids) Andrew decided to do laundry. Let me first say, laundry is my least favorite chore. I love the idea that all those dirty clothes can stay hidden in the clothes hampers and I can just pretend they're not there! So anyway, Andrew must have done 6 loads and folded the clothes and laid them all out on our bed for the kids to put away. When I got home from work I saw all this, and this may sound weird, but I truly don't think I ever loved my husband more. He is SO on my good side right now (honey, if you're reading this, it may be a good time to hit me up for a new power tool, get-a-way boys weekend, etc.)

I'll continue to work on my blog site and hopefully get pictures up soon.