And With Fall You Get Color!!!!

I love all the fall colors, I love driving around and seeing the reds, golds, yellows and oranges. It is fun to see God's creations, they make me happy and so thankful.

This is my fall quilt, I put it on in the fall to remind me of all the colors of fall, love it.

   This picture is here because October is Brest Cancer Awareness Month. Love that the boys are wearing pink tape or pink socks at the games.

Then There Was Fall.

With fall comes back to school, football, going to football games, cross-county track and great weather to enjoy. I love it all.

McKinley and Denali on their first day at school.

Having a great time at a U of U game.

Ellie in her track meet.

Jackson and Dylan ready to play some football.

Playing at Millcreek Jr. High

Here comes 22 and 21 watch out.

Going for the ball.

Larsen ready to go.

Looking good Larsen.

We have had some beautiful sunsets this year, love the view from our deck.

One day Jack felt good enough to rake our front flowerbed, I was very surprised. I think he did it because I told him he couldn't.

Mark and family out enjoying nature and each other.

Great picture of Mitch and Mare.

Oh, My Joy

While all the Grandkids were here this summer I had  pictures taken of them, all 18 of them. I am not sure this will ever happen again. This is one that I had made up just for fun (pre- edited shot), it makes me smile every time I look at it. We also had one taken with Jack and I, but my scanner is not working so can't post it. I am soooo glad we were able to do this. I have some very great looking Grandchildren and I am proud of each and everyone of them!!!!!! My Grandkids are better than yours!!!

Summer Where Did You Go??!!

The first part of July Kristy and her family (Tyler came later) drove out here to spend the summer and some time with Jack. At the same time Kathy's family (because of school Kathy couldn't come) came to Manila to help Travis' family on the ranch and to spent some time with us. It was so fun to have them all here and that is where our summer went, in a whirlwind of actives with the kids. It was fun for all the cousins to be together, but not enough time with some. Here are some pictures of some of the things we did. Be warned picture overload!!!!

Ellie, Sam and Zach being creative they love facial hair.

One of the hikes they went on.

Josh, Nathan and Emma with Great Grandma Mangum

Best friends James and Zachary

Mitch showing Josh some moves.

Nathan looking cool.

All the Grandkids love climbing our tree.

Mitch showing James how to box.

Emma loved taking care of Brighton.

Zach getting ready to box.

Hanging out.

Love this of Larsen and Brighton.

And this one of Larsen and Jess.

"ice cream, ice cream we all scream for ice cream"

They even got me into the pool. 

Ellie, Zach, Carter, Mitchell, Me, Emma, Nathan, and James

Mitchell

Emma

James

Carter and Zachary

At the end of the day it was sometimes hard getting all 7 Grandkids asleep, every inch in the living room was covered. They all wanted to be together.

Samantha Kay Brooks

On August 3 Samantha was Baptized by her father. She was such a beautiful girl that day, I loved her dress. I am so proud of her decision to be baptized and to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope she will always stay close to her Savior. I didn't get many pictures of those that attended, but here are a few and some more of beautiful Sam with friends and cousins.

Great Grandma Mangum, Grandma Brooks, Dad and Grandpa Brooks around Sam.

Samantha with Great Grandma Mangum.

Sam with her Schwab cousins

Beauties in the tree Addie, Sam and McKinley

Ellie and Sam