Fantastic Colors

Autumn is my favorite season of the year.  I love the blue skies, moderate temperatures and most of all the beautiful fall colors!  My garden is at it's best in September and early October.  I wish I could sit all day under my trees and watch the leaves lazily drift down.

My oriental poppy thinks it's spring...

Native Big Tooth Maple

We grew all these and more!

Red sumac and our ash tree in the side yard.

Kid Color!  It was crazy hair and clothes day at Bethany's school.  Carter's school had a crazy socks day.

We Love Fall!

The kids really enjoyed raking leaves this fall.  Our trees are finally getting big enough to make a sizable pile.

Everyone loves our new trampoline!  Carter has mastered his front flip.

Bethany's Baptism Day

Bethany was baptized and confirmed on September 29th 2012 by her father, Scott.  It was such a special day for our family.   Bethany was radiant and we all felt her joy.  We are so proud of her!  I don't think there are many places where the spirit is felt more sweetly than at a baptism.  

Camille and I played a flute duet for the program. Aunt Stephanie gave a wonderful talk on Baptism and Grandpa David said the closing prayer.  Our stake president, President Horner gave a talk on the Holy Ghost.  Bethany was baptized on the same day as  her friend Spencer.  The service was small and intimate.  It was great to know almost everyone there and to have so much family participation.  

Bethany in her beautiful new dress with Dad

 Bethany and Scott before the Baptismal service.