Fall Fun

Wow, these were from October. I always love going home in the fall. Shelley was able to come out from Indiana to come see us while we were in Boise and we had lots of fun as a family. We went to Linder Farms, a cute little pumpkin patch, and just enjoyed everyones company. We then went to Blackfoot for a few days and stayed with Justin and Tessa. The last leg of our trip was in Utah, where we stayed with Mike and Amy's family. Elle always looks forward to spending some quality time with her cousin, Sydney. I thought that maybe two weeks was going to be too long to be without James, but it turned out being okay with our travels being broken up along the way. 

 We went to visit our friends Greg and Angel while we were in Boise. This is Elle's little buddy Macey.

Elle and her cousin Mazie

Elle and Sydney Marie

Elle's Cousins, Chloe and Claire

Halloween

We had lots of fun this halloween. The kiddos dressed up for our Ward Trunk or Treat party and we went to the carnival beforehand. Elle seriously took WEEKS to figure out what she wanted to be for Halloween. I finally kind of decided for her because I found a perfect purple princess dress for her at Target and Jack's was pretty last minute (also found at Target) but suited him perfectly!! I only wish he would have kept his darn hat on the whole time, but what can you expect from a one year old? I love the weather in the Fall here. Its almost always around 70 degrees for Halloween. Its perfect! I love the Holidays, its my favorite time of year!

Elle's Preschool Graduation

Elle had her preschool graduation a few months ago and I forgot to post these. It wasn't her REAL preschool graduation because she will be going to preschool for another year but it was fun and she will be going to a different preschool this next fall. 

 Elle has a crush on Wesley, the kid to her left. She talks about him alot and asks me if we can have him come play..so cute.

Summer time:)

Oh my goodness, the last few months have just flown by! James has been out of school for the past 5 weeks and goes back next week. We've just been spending lots of quality family time, lots of nights playing outside or watching TV shows. We went to Branson, Missouri with some friends a month back and it was a lot of fun, but other than that we've just been sticking around. The Memphis HEAT is definitely coming and its been harder to go outside. Most days its high 90s sometimes into the 100s. I am looking forward to hopefully living somewhere with warmer winters and cooler summers than here...anyone have any suggestions?
 

Easter Sunday

We went and visited James's parents for Easter Sunday. It was lots of fun to just hang out with the family. We ate Turkey and ham and lots of other delicious food. We also celebrated my 25th Bday this past week. I can't believe I am half way to 30, wow! Kind of crazy. I definitely have had more self discovery the past 5 years than I ever have had so its been good:) I am so grateful for my family and for Jesus Christ on this Easter Sunday. Here are some pictures from our Easter day.

     James really really wanted me to take a picture of this cricket he caught. Sometimes he reminds me of     a little  boy;) 

 Elle and 3 of her cousins that live in Memphis

 My country husband, with no shoes on...

 James's youngest sister, Charity, and Papaw Litton

 Elle and her cousin Will. I think they look like they could be siblings.

Dont you love this pose? James told her to pose for the camera, and this is what she gave me???