The Halloween Party before my battery died in the camera!

Fiery Furnace

We took a hike through the Fiery Furnace while we were in Arches National Park.  It is a guided tour that goes through the fins.  There are arches throughout and some pretty good climbing.  You know James, he loves to ask questions and learn new things.  Our ranger's name was Rob and he was pretty fun.  He and our Robbie were instantly friends.  Robbie followed him the whole way and was his little helper.  He asked him a million questions and Ranger Rob was patient and fun with him.  These are some pictures of that hike.

Moab 2008

We just took a delightful trip to Moab with our friends the Parks.  We had a fantastic time exploring Arches National Park and Canyon Lands National Park.  The teenagers enjoyed each other.  We hiked, climbed rocks, played games, and of course ate continually.  Even with all the hiking I am sure I gained more than I lost!  If you have never been to these National Parks, you should plan a trip.  It is amazing!  

Fall In Utah

Joni's blog has some wonderful pictures of fall in New Jersey.  I thought I would share some pictures of fall in Payson Canyon.  This was Sunday, October 5th, our annual conference drive.  The first picture is at the entrance of Payson Lakes.  The next picture is at the Mount Nebo overlook.  It is almost 10,000 feet above sea level.  It had been raining and snowing on Saturday.  Notice the flip flops!  Austin is taking the picture.

Congratulations Austin!

Austin just got a lead role in the school musical. He will have one solo, more lines than he wants to count and a few duets/trios. The play is Once Upon A Mattress and he will be playing the court jestor. We wondered if it was typecasting! He wanted the role of the mute king but I am sure that the directors just couldn't picture him in that role. Anyway the play will be performed the weekend before Thanksgiving and end on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Congrats and good luck Austin!

8 T.V. Shows I Love To Watch:
NCSI
Chuck
CSI New York
Criminal Minds
CBS This Morning
CSI
Numbers
American Idol

8 Favorite Restaurants:
Happy Sumo
Thai Chille Garden
Red Rock Pub
PF Changs
Fat Jack's Pizza
3 Strikes
Bajio
Zupas

8 Things That Happened Yesterday:
Taught Second Graders
Went to Spin
Rode my bike to work
Picked grapes for grape juice
Ordered Pizza
Robbie's Football Game
Planted tulip bulbs
Read Email

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To:
New York in the Spring
Moab next Wednesday
June of 2010
Halloween
Austin's Play in November (He is playing a Jester)
Christmas??
Thanksgiving with the Williams
Anna updating her blog

8 Things I Love About Fall:
leaves
drives
Halloween
Thanksgiving
cool temperatures
school
hoodies
football

8 Things On My Wish List:
A Hot Tub
A Clean House that stays clean
A fireplace
a visit to New York
To see Wicked again
A Cruise
To be thin without running
To be thin even if I have to run

8 People I am Tagging:
Anna
Joni
Jamie
Becky
Merrilee
Gina
Kerry
Anyone who reads my blog

I just got these pictures from our play.  They are so exciting!  Thought whoever looks at our blog ever might enjoy seeing them!