Happy Halloween!

I have been so excited for Halloween this year, because Logan has been excited about Trick-or-Treating! He picked out his own costume this year, and probably from here on out I imagine, and has wanted to be "Buzz Lightyear in his clothes" practically every day. He loves pretending to shoot bad guys with his laser and flying away with his jet pack and wingspan! This kid makes me smile and laugh so much...

Hunter is Russell from the Disney Pixar movie, Up. I know He doesn't understand the whole trick-or-treating thing, but doesn't he look too cute?!

I hope everyone else had as much fun as we did!

Vacation Photos

We went on a family vacation at the end of August to Page to visit with my Dad and Kathryn and the kids. We had a great time with family and even old friends, and as always with vacations it went by too fast! Enjoy some pictures of our vacation and Hunter's 1st Birthday (the awesome cake was made by Kathryn with some help from me too):

ONE!! (sorry for the delay in posting)

Hunter William is ONE! Can you believe it?! It feels like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital... my how time can fly!

(newcomer to the outside world)

(6 months old)

(1 year!)

Hunter is a wonderful baby... well I guess he's not so much a baby anymore but technically a toddler, but you get what I mean. He is not afraid of anything and wants to do everything! He started walking just before 9 months (trying to keep up with his big brother no doubt) and he's very vocal no matter if it's happy chatter or if he's letting you know he wants something right now! He loves music and dancing (I think he gets it from my side of the family) and I think he's already developing selective hearing ;)... I am so blessed to have him (as well as Logan and Robert too but this isn't about them) and I excited to see what the future beholds!

My First Bountiful Basket

I have been introduced to Bountiful Baskets (thanks Jackie)... a wonderful co-op for produce. This is my first time participating, and I have no doubt that it won't be my last. Saving money, eating healthy, and supporting local (as close to local as possible) growers - What more could you ask for right? I was so very excited to see what I would get in my basket this week! I also added a nine grain bread to my basket which I hear is delish! Anyhow, this weeks goods are:

• Cantaloupe
• Grapes
• Bananas
• Mangoes (huge ones I might add)
• White Plums
• Peaches
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Yellow onion
• 6 ears of corn
• Broccoli
• Romaine lettuce
• Green Chilis (No kidding I got 23 chilis!!!)
• 5 loaves of 9-grain bread (an addition to the basket for $10 and it is soooooo good -I made a piece of toast so I could test the deliciousness)

I was surprised at the amount you get for $15... seriously this would easily be $40 at a grocery store!

I arrived early at the pick up site because this week was an Organic week as well so it was expected to be busier... Well I sure am glad I did because I ended up helping (the truck was late) so I got to pick an 'extra' (I got a 2nd head of lettuce) AND I got to be first in line for my basket :) It is strictly volunteer run so I think I'll show up early every time I get a basket so I can help too!

I am so excited to participate in this and change my eating habits as well as my families...

Logan couldn't wait to try something!

If you're interested check it out here http://www3.bountifulbaskets.org to see if there's a pick up near you!