Chandler's Baking

When Chandler was little he would help me bake a different treat almost every Sunday. As he's gotten older, he wants less to do with that. However, he got a baking bug last Sunday and, of course, I obliged. Scott and Watson took part in the fun too. We tried out a great sugar cookie recipe from Thanksgiving Point Emporium. It was fun for the boys to roll and cut out the dough. And, it was fun, mostly, to decorate each one. Watson got to handle sprinkles. I'm still finding those on the kitchen floor. I think I need more practice with these kinds of activities--it can only get more fun with more frequency, right?

A Little Race with a Great Friend

A year ago I started rediscovering running. Watson was one and I was ready to let my body and mind do more than think about mothering a baby. Scott has been extremely supportive of my hobby. One great friend has also been there with constant encouragement, Natalie. This summer we planned to do a little race together, Thanksgiving Point's Love Your Body 10K. This was fantastic. We had so much fun in this race for women. Nat and I chatted the whole time. It was fantastic and I can't wait to do it again next year--though I want to run faster!

Monsters, A Dragon, and other Halloween Shenanigans

We tried a new treat this Halloween. Cake pops seem to be all the rage so we thought we'd give it a shot. It was pretty fun to decorate each little personality packed pop. Chandler had some good ideas and Scott made a very cute mummy. These little guys were a hit at the outdoor family movie night.

This cute little dragon got to spend a little time with cousin Nicole at This is the Place Heritage Park. We did a little trick or treating, rode a big AND a mini train. Watson also made a little ghost to take home. He also bravely rode a pony. He was so excited for this treat he practically climbed the fence to get to it on his own. The petting zoo was so fun as he got a close up experience with pigs, goats, and sheep.  A good time was had by all.

Cornbelly's has become a tradition for our little family. Chandler had a blast on the bouncing pillows. Watson had a blast on the giant slides. Scott and Chandler did too. I think we spent most of our time at that activity. Chandler and I managed to get lost in the big corn maze, despite using the text clues. Scott and Watson rode the cow train and we rode the different bike contraptions until we were sore. We by passed most of the spooky stuff but had a great time until long after dark. We will definitely be back again next year!

One Last Hike

Cecret Lake. A fantastic spot to enjoy the quiet, throw lots of rocks, and plank. We got one more little hike in before the weather really turned cold. The walk was beautiful, the hike up the rocks was just the right amount of exertion, the time at the lake was perfect. Chandler got a little bit of time scaling huge rocks and we all got some great time together.