Kirtland, Ohio

On Saturday we went to Kirtland to see the Temple and visit where the saints lived while in Ohio. It was a ton of fun and I can't wait to go back with my parents.

This is the Whitney store, Joesph and Emma lived there

for 18mth while in Kirtland.

Hunter in front of the Whitney Home.

Kirtland Temple

It was such a neat experience to be able to go inside.

Pumpkins

With this PUMPKIN craft being all over blog land.

Me and some of my friends got together and made some.

I just love the way they turned out and they were

super easy to make.

My friend Jess posted on here blog a SITE to
print off each part to make your own pumpkin.
So when the boys had friends over yesterday we made some.
This picture is so funny. I took at least 8 and this was as good as
it got.

Beach

With Jill being here we went down to the beach the other day. It was very cold and we had a hard time keeping Carter out of the water. He would just run and scream NO at us everytime we tried to get him out of it.

Home Depot

Every first Sat of the month Home Depot does a free kids project. I should say instead of kids..... Adults because I am the one doing them, they make these projects hard to put together. Anyways they also had a huge safety day there also so the boys got to see Fire Trucks, Search and Rescue Dogs, Ambulances etc.. The boys and there fire house piggy banks.

Hunter, Tyson,Brinlee, Makena, and Paxton.
Carter freaked out when I put him up there, but
he was there.



*On a side note its been soooo COLD here. We have been trying hard not to turn on our heater. I have gotten out the space heaters and use
them in a few rooms. I miss the AZ Sun we have not seen our
Sun in days! I had to put away my flip flops for the first time ever
and now can only wear closed toe shoes.
This is going to be one long winter.

Niagara Falls

What a fun day trip we had going to Niagara Falls. We went on Sat. and it took us about 2 hrs to get there. This is another reason why I don't mind living in Pa for a bit, we get to see things we would never see if we did not live out here.We went with our good friends the Ranzenberger's!

A bridge in Buffalo NY! I just love all the bridges that are out here.

The side with all the buildings is Canada!

Waiting in line to ride the Maid of the Mist. It was so cool

you take this boat out to get really close to the falls all while you get to

take a shower (the water and wind is strong).

Carter and Matt

On the Maid of the Mist. Waiting to get up close to the falls.

Tyson he was not a fan of the wind and rain!

I tried the best I could to get pictures of the Falls without

getting my camera soaked.

Tyson and Me

Hunter loved the boat ride.


We also did something they call Cave of the winds. In the

picture above it shows people in yellow ponchos, you get to

walk right next to one of the Falls. Saying you get soaked is an understatement you get drenched. But it was so cool to be right next to the fall. Only Hunter and Paxton came with us. Hunter loved it and did not want to leave. Paxton was not a big fan but I don't think he new what he was getting himself into. The other two stayed behind with our friends and we took turns going down. When we were done doing this we all had to change our clothes.

Matt and Paxton

Me and Carter

Mexican Food!

On Wed. afternoon Jill (Matt's sister) arrived from AZ to spend

about a month with us. I am way excited to have her here. Its nice to have her around, its hard sometimes taking care of my four boys by myself 7days a week with no break. When she said she wanted to come out we were all for it. Now on to the post. If there is one thing about Erie Pa that bugs me or makes me sad, it would be they have no Mexican Food. I have no clue how people out here can live with out it I know I can't. So with a few calls to Dad. He took over 2 dozen of the most wonderful Tortillas (and some other Mexican items) that I have ever had to Jill. For here to bring out with her. If you live in AZ you need to find this place and go. Its called Carolina's its a hole in the wall and don't be afraid of the bars on the windows. Its some good Mexican food. In downtown Phx. Here is a picture for My Dad! The boys thank you a ton!!

P.S. anytime you want to send more is ok with us!

The BIG 31!

The love of my life turned 31 today. We had a few families over

for dinner and cake to help us celebrate. He had the best

birthday song ever with 8 little kids singing there lungs out.

We joked afterward that he pro. has not gotten sung to like that

sense he was 6. Hope you had a great day even if you studied

most of it.