Halloween would not be complete without our carving party with the Clarks and Hunsakers. Scott brought over his heater so we could do it in the garage and leave the mess outside.
It's always fun to see how everyone will carve their pumpkin.
Notice how Megan's green pumpkin started to turn orange. She was a little disappointed it started to ripen. 
And here are the finished products. Not bad for a bunch of kids. Bring on the candy now.
On a very rainy, cold Saturday a couple of weeks ago, Wendell was able to get football tickets. The lucky part was it was for the suite. We felt a little guilty sitting in the warm, dry room watching the game, but not enough to leave.
The kids had a great time eating and the adults were just happy we were dry. Weber even won the game which was even better.
After the game, we headed to Color Me Mine. We have heard many people love it and Jeff had a coupon which made it that much better. Emily really concentrated on getting her cupcake to look perfect.
Tyler brought a friend along and they chose skulls to paint.
The group of painters. Our favorite part was when Tyler's friend called his dad to ask if he could go do pottery with Tyler. The Dad didn't even ask what or why. I guess asking to do pottery isn't that strange for a 10-year-old.
Wendell has recruited Tyler as his fishing buddy. Luckily, Tyler likes it just as much as Wendell.
Tyler proved to be a mighty fisherman. He caught 2 fish. The only ones that were big enough to eat.
Tyler was a little apprehensive to touch the fish at first, but then was proud to show it off once he got past the slimy feel.
We cooked up the fish and they were yummy! Good job!
To celebrate the days off school, Wendell's Birthday, and the warm weather, we went to stay a night at the Homestead in Heber. The kids were fascinated by the natural diving pond, but didn't want to even attempt getting in the water.
We all loved the scarecrow festival that was displayed on the lawns of the hotel.
Some were very creative.
There were also tons of pumpkins all over. Perfect for posing for pictures.
We finally just had to quit taking pictures or Megan and Emily would have posed all night.
The kids especially liked that the hot tub was so accessible to the pool.
During the break we also went to a pumpkin patch with the Hunsakers.
They all waited patiently to get on the tractor to head to the fields of pumpkins.
It is always a challenge each year to find the biggest in the patch.
Tyler shows off his prized pumpkin.
Emily could barely carry hers.
On the wagon headed back with all our finds.
Megan was really proud of her green pumpkin.
The weather was so nice that weekend the kids were able to get more outside playing in before coats and boots are required. I love UEA and the Fall. It was a fun time to have the kids off school and celebrate Wendell turning another year older.
After trying all summer to get a day, Tyler, Megan, and Cade were finally able to go with Jeff and Taycina to a Real soccer game.
The night was really warm for the end of September and they all had a great time. They got their tickets from KFC and were supposed to wear the buckets as hats. Good thing Megan is always up for things like that.
Wendell even missed Weber's homecoming football game to see the soccer game.
Emily stayed home with me and went out to dinner and a play with Mammy. She then entertained herself with Sarah and shaving cream. She thought she got the better deal.
She anxiously waited for her big moment.
The horn sounded and Emily took off. She missed first place by a hair. That is her in the white just behind the winner. She was quite upset about not getting a trophy, but Tyler did console her this time by telling her it was just plastic anyway and candy is so much better. Way to go Emily!
The practicing of piano at this house over the summer took a serious nose dive. Knowing a recital was coming up the middle of September, I told the kids if they didn't practice they would just have to quit. Megan has been begging to quit piano for over a year now. When I finally gave her the option, she started having a fit and said she didn't want to. Well, to say that Tyler and Megan pulled off a miracle is an understatement. They practiced and got their songs together in about 2 weeks.
They both did a great job! Their teacher knows both of them get really nervous so they were first on the program to get it out of the way. They each played 2 songs and then did a duet.
Their teacher is great and pushes them to want to come to lessons and play. We'll see how long their new found interest lasts.