Our every day October moments 🍁
The Power of Poison
Lydie had another appointment at the Children’s Hospital so we made our way to the Denver Nature and Science Museum afterwards. This was such a fun exhibit – and felt extra fun around Halloween!
It was fascinating to learn about poison in the natural world and also the many stories throughout time in both myth and history about poison.
General Conference
We had a wonderful General Conference weekend. Ben woke up with a fever and Mark had to work all weekend, so we kept things pretty relaxed. But I am grateful for a living Prophet and Apostles who lead and guide us.
I wrote about some thoughts that stood out to me from President Nelson’s message HERE.
Scary Larry
We got “Scary Larry”‘d and the kids thought it was so fun!
Temple with Friends
I was so grateful that I got to spend some time in the House of the Lord with friends this month.
My 36th Birthday
I celebrated my 36th Birthday! I wrote all about it HERE.
Pumpkin Patch
One of my very favorite autumn activities is going to the pumpkin patch. We have really grown to love this farm.
Autumn Soccer
Ben finished another season of soccer. I wrote all about it HERE.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Ben and I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. I love reading these books aloud to the kids, just one-on-one. I love their reactions and it makes it feel like the first time for me every time. To celebrate finishing, we watched the movie just the two of us.
Alibates Flint Quarries
Our pit stop in Texas – we got to stretch out legs and learn more about this beautiful rock. Read all about it HERE.
Cane River Creole
Another pit stop, but this time in Louisiana. The Oakland Plantation was filled with a lot of history. Read all about it HERE.
Ship Island
The highlight of our Mississippi family trip! Ocean, beaches, and dolphins – it was the best! Read all about it HERE.
Fort Massachusetts
A little slice of history on Ship Island. Read all about it HERE.
Natchez
We explored the Melrose Estate, Fort Rosalie, and Forks of the Road. Then we visited the Emerald Mound on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Read all about it HERE.
Vicksburg
We learned so much about this major battle of the Civil War. Read all about it HERE.
Evers Home
Learning about Medgar and Myrlie Evers was a highlight of the trip for Mark and I. Read all about it HERE.
Rowan Oak Estate
The home of William Faulkner in the cutest little town of Oxford. Read all about it HERE.
Brices Cross Roads and Tupelo Battlefields
More Civil War sites and history. Read all about it HERE.
Elvis Presley’s Birthplace
A quick stop to see the birthplace of the king of rock and roll. Read all about it HERE.
Wilson’s Creek
Began our journey back home from Mississippi. Made a pit stop in Missouri to visit Wilson’s Creek battlefield – another Civil war site. Read all about it HERE.
2025 Family Vacation Drawing
We drew our trip for next year and we are heading to NEW MEXICO! Read all about it HERE.
Carving Pumpkins
We reached a new stage of life and the kids all carved their own pumpkins this year! YAY! They did so good!
Halloween
We had such a great Halloween! Read all about it HERE.
