October

Our second 'ber' month is now in the books!

We only had two birthdays this month...

On the 10th, Austin turned 22 and Dave turned 43.

Yes, it was such a busy month. So, in no order whatsoever, here we go...

The month began with a bang - at least for Amber, Jackson, Seth, and Ainsley!

We are so proud of our marathoners!!

And those of us who just went as the support team had a great time, as well...

Grandma, Grandpa, Ruby, Ryan, Emma, and Hayley.

And thanks to Geoff for our great accommodations.

We even had time for Snow Canyon.

We had so much fun at the Creamery in Beaver on the way down to St. George, that we made a return visit on the way home!

Ryan and Seth even found time for a little pre- marathon golf.

And we got to see Emma's darling apartment.

Our big news for this month was...

baby girl Gillespie.

Arriving in March.

YAYYAYYAY👶

It turns out that there are a lot of things to do in October, 

like hiking through the beautiful fall leaves...

...camping in the back yard during fall break...

...having Grandma Rowe come down to Rexburg for a short visit...

...taking a friend from Italy to Music and the Spoken Word...

...going on a tour of the local churches...

...going on a 'date' with your cute brother...

...being awarded the respect character award at school...

...Kristy finishing another (yes, another) masterpiece.

In the world of sports, it was back on the ice for Mac...

...while Ruby and Brielle said good-bye to soccer for another season.

Geoff went to the BYU/UofU game...

(What was the final score, Geoff?)

...and Brielle sang her 💜 out in her fall concert.

Some of you got to go see Nate Bargatze.😀

And who really knows what Finn got to go and see!😆

Alex and Amanda taught the youth at missionary night.

Wow!

 It was another book launch for Shelley's sister Laura. 

(That makes three.)

And who can resist a good Corn Maze?

...or a fun date night at Six Flags?

...or...a spooky night at The Haunted Mill?

...or...a not so spooky night for the little ones...

...or...an afternoon in the pumpkin patch?

Well, Cocoa is just overwhelmed by it all.

Ant then there was Halloween!

And all this time the missionaries were busy doing missionary stuff!

Elder Sean got to go to the Washington DC temple this month.

Hermana Erin's adventures continue in Panama...

While Elder Espan's are just beginning in Ecuador!

Our number 3 'ber' month is next.

 November may be only 30 days long but I predict we will make the most of it!

XOXOOXOX, Mom