Boise Trip!

So my friend Athena was headed to Weiser, Idaho (1 hr. from Boise) just after my birthday, she asked if I wanted to go to Boise and I couldn't say "no" to that so we headed to Idaho on October 11th and stayed almost two weeks! I was so excited to see my family and spend a little Fall time in Boise, because let's just be real, Boise is GORGEOUS in the Fall. It was the most perfect weather when we were there, we were outside everyday. Carson loved playing with his Cousins and spending time with Cita and Grandpa.

Those two weeks we enjoyed--- family, cousins, park time, going out to the movies, Linder Farms Corn Maze, petting zoo, corn pit, tube slide, pedal tractors, hayride, pumpkin patch, sleepovers with cousins, The Village at Meridian, cousin lunch play dates, scouring thrift stores, craft night with the sisters, homemade caramel apples, my family birthday dinner, & downtown parks. It was jam packed with fun but we sure missed daddy. Can't wait for our trip back next Summer!

Reading with Cita

The Village at Meridian with Holly and Emma

Homemade Caramel Apples for our sleepover at Kirk and Holly's (brother and sis-in-law)

My Fall wreath I made at our sisters craft night

Carson and Brynlee lovin' the corn pit

Carson and Cousin Brecka in the pumpkin patch

Brecka was sweet to take Carson down the slide

Lovin' Linder Farms

Pedal Tractor

Playin' at Grandpa and Cita's--Carson, Brielle, Skylee, Brynlee

Fall walk in Downtown Boise

Our best thrift store score---a HUGE bag of LEGOS!!

Chillin' at Carl's Jr.

Last night in Boise, Carson sure loved the pudding at Souper Salad.

On our way down to Utah we had car troubles and had to be towed to Tremonton. The kids were ecstatic about riding in a tow truck! We made it safely to SLC that night.

Carson and Emmett ready to hit the road back to Casper

Had to mention our stop before we headed out of SLC, we stopped for lunch at Chic Fil A after a couple hours at IKEA (so excited I got to go) and I saw Nothing bundt Cakes across the street. AHHHH!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their cakes! If you're ever in Sandy, UT stop by and grab one, you won't be disappointed! 

27th

I turned 27 yesterday--YIKES!! Can't believe I'm 27 already! Keith keeps reminding me how much he'd love to be 27, it helps--a little.

We all woke up earlier than usual since I work now, just the second and fourth Thursday of the month for 2 1/2 hours. I help with Child Care for the local MOPS group in Casper. I can take Carson with me which is nice. So after 2 1/2 hours of working we headed home and I was surprised to find flowers and a gift on my doorstep from my good friend Athena. I also went inside to find flowers from Keith. Athena, the kids and I all went out for lunch and to the Mall to let the kids run and play. We also went shopping at a few stores. After a few hours the kids were winding down so we went home. I got ready for my date with Keith and when Keith got home we dropped Carson off at a friend's house and we went out to eat at Famous Daves then saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I actually really liked it. After picking up Carson we had cheesecake and I opened presents. I got some really nice boots for winter and a Hobby Lobby gift card. Thanks Keith, Carson, Athena, and all of you who wished or called me on my birthday. It was a special day.

Athena!! Love this Girl! So excited for our road trip to Boise tomorrow!

Besties- Carson and Emmett.

Flowers from Keith and Athena

Famous

Daves!

Cheesecake--My FAVORITE!!

Today--the 10th some of my favorite girls from my ward and I celebrated my birthday at Olive Garden. I had so much fun with these girls and am so blessed to have good friends here in Casper. Seriously guys, our ward is the bomb! I have never been in a more friendly ward, I love it!!! These girls make me laugh!!

A few girls weren't able to make it and we missed them, but they sure made my birthday extra special since I don't have any of my sisters or family in Wyoming.

Fall Bucket List

We decided to make a Fall bucket list so we wouldn't forget to do our favorite Fall activities and eat our favorite Fall foods. 

Painting pumpkins for FHE with Apple Cider and Donuts

Mommy's Favorite--Homemade Caramel Apples for FHE

This weekend we're going to Boise so hopefully we'll check off a few more on the list with Carson's cousins! Happy FALL!!

Natural Bridge

Today was one of those "just perfect" days. You know those days where the weather is just perfect, not too hot, not too cold, slight breeze, and spending time with family outside is all you need? Yeah, that was today, the outdoors were calling.
After a park date with some friends in the morning and lunch the three of us headed to Ayres Natural Bridge near Douglas, WY.  Can you say GORGEOUS? It's this rock naturally formed into an arch that looks like a bridge, there's a river running through, red rock, tons of picnic tables and benches, camping, a playground, perfection. There were even names carved on the rock with dates, I think the furthest back we found was 1827. All the leaves on the trees were starting to change color too so it was even more beautiful! We had fun exploring, letting Carson run around and play, and getting our toes wet in the river. I'm diggin' Wyoming guys!!

Oh and then Keith made the perfect dinner---seriously guys it was AMAZING! Peanut Butter Chicken with sauteed vegetables and rice. Oh we were in HEAVEN!!!

As Keith always says--"The day can't get any better, so you'd better just go to bed."

Skipping rocks and splashin' in the water

Keith at the top of "the bridge"

Playin' around on the playground

Devil's Tower

Over the weekend we took a day trip to Devil's Tower National Monument. It's only three hours from Casper so we decided to make the drive there and back in one day, it wasn't bad at all and definitely worth the drive! We ate lunch there and hiked around the tower. There were even several people climbing the actual tower, yikes! It is very sacred to the Native American's, they have several myths and stories that involve Devil's Tower and you can see several "prayer bundles" on the trees surrounding the tower put there by them. Devil's Tower is on my Wyoming bucket list and I was so excited that we got to go. Definitely need to see this beauty up close and in person! I didn't know that it was the first national monument too. We had a perfect day just the three of us :)

The Native American myth is about a bear that was trying to get the Native American daughters so they climbed Devil's Tower and the bear scraped the tower with it's claws (that's why the tower has those ridges), but "the great spirit" lifted the tower up so the bear couldn't get the girls. 

WY Life

We've been adjusting to our new life in the Cowboy State quite well. I practically know my way around now without a GPS and we have quite a few of our favorite things to do here figured out. Still have a lot of exploring to do and we're excited about our future road trips we have planned. Here are a few snapshots of our WY life these past couple of weeks. 

Park time---almost everyday. There is a park right across the street from our town home we walk to. We've also had a lot of park play dates with other Mom's & their kids in the ward and Emmett.

Wings and Mozzarella sticks for the BSU game

Emmett (Carson's new bestie) and Carson playing over at our place.

"Castle Park" as Carson calls it. Our favorite park here in Casper.

Sam's Club trips with these two and their Mom---my good friend Athena.

Making giant bubbles at the Science Zone.

Eggington's....I could do a whole post on this place. My new and ultimate favorite breakfast/lunch restaurant. Move over Ihop. The best breakfast can officially be found in Casper---at Eggington's.

So quaint, I love it.

So excited to be a Eggington's!

Zombies joined us for breakfast after the Zombie Run.

I am so excited for next week because this beauty will arrive! We got a new bed and since it's a King I got to pick out a new frame & headboard since our old one was a Queen. Eeeek!! I'm soooo excited! Why do I get excited about beds? Darn, Pinterest probably.