October 2016

October was a busy month but lots of fun with friends. I will admit, I will miss the beautiful fall colors when we move.

 
We started the month off with a Halloween lunch party a local credit union puts on. This is the second time we have gone and will truly miss it when we move. They had hot dogs, chips, cookies, candy, candy apples, and soda. Because the bank was located on Jeff's campus, he was able to join us for lunch. We went with our friends Tammy and Claire Nelson and Ashley, Oliver, and Kailey Gomez. Will will definitely miss them too when we move!

I couldn't get a decent picture of all the kids eating.

After we ate, we danced and played with Hula hoops.

 

Next we decorated pumpkins.

And finally, we finished the day by trying to get a picture with all the kids...

Ya, that didn't happen.

I have been the YW first counselor the whole time I have been in the Heather Ridge ward. I love the YW and my fellow leaders. We had a lot of fun carving pumpkins for Halloween. I am so grateful for the friendships I have formed due to being in YW. 

We went to Nick's for playgroup, again, another Aurora tradition I will miss.

Tic tac toe.

Bean bag toss.

Tyler had a love-hate relationship with the talking pumpkin.

Poor kid, it was really hot that day.

Next I went to Tk's wedding. Finally! Just kidding. Tarah and her family are basically my family too so it was an even more special day than just a "friend" getting married. I have been so blessed to have her as a close friend for since I was seven years old and moved to Cypress. Our friendship has truly evolved. It's funny to think all the way back to when we used to fight over who had to sit next to the boys in primary. Now our days are spent talking about more serious matters such as school, work, marriage, and motherhood (along with a few other silly things too, but only just a few ;). I am grateful I can tell her anything at any time and she can do the same.

I am so happy she has found Eugene and is truly happy. The wedding sealing was nice, the sealer told Eugene to give Tarah a blessing that night. I thought that was neat. The reception was at an outdoor event center in Huntington Beach. The decorations were simple and elegant. She had delicious food, a photo booth, a dessert waffle truck, some Polynesian dancing, and three cakes (haha). It was a lot of fun catching up with people at the reception. So so happy for you Tk!

It was funny- the temple worker came out right before Tk and Eugene did and told us it wasn't appropriate to cheer when they came out of the temple. So when they came out we were quietly like "Yay...?"

 Tammy and Niki took care of Tyler for me so I could go to Tk's wedding (Thank you ladies). Niki hosted a Halloween Party while I was at the wedding. Claire was Batgirl and Tyler was Batman.

True love.

I also missed the ward trunk or treat when I was at the wedding.

After the trunk or treat Tyler went to Marlo's complex to do some more trunk or treating. He did not like a few of the costumes (he was scared of them) and talked about them the rest of the night.

Halloween

We love Piper and Claire!

My mom came back with me from Tarah's wedding and spent a few days with us. Tyler loves her so much. She often gives him gifts so when he doesn't know where something comes from he asks if "Macey's grandma" gave it to him. I just tell him yes, even if it isn't.

Presents from Grandma.

We carved pumpkins for FHE.

He actually wasn't a fan of getting his hands all slimy from the pumpkin guts.

He thought you had to put the pieces of the face back in.

Ihop had a free "create your own jack-o-lantern face" pancake for kids so grandma took us out to eat on Halloween morning.

Grandma fixing his quiet book. Her fingers had sores on them by the time she was done. Thank you grandma!

This bear was given to me by my Aunt Janice years ago. Fun to see Tyler using it.

He fell asleep trying hoping for freedom.

Claire Brimhall invited him to her preschool Halloween party. The kids played games inside and outside, did some crafts, and enjoyed a fun and yummy lunch. Thanks for the invite Claire! 

Arching their backs like cats.

On a treasure hunt listening to a clue, well sort of listening.