October 2023

We had a solar eclipse.  It wasn't a total eclipse but the moon went over the sun so we saw the ring of fire.  It was on a Saturday and the girls had a soccer game right during the eclipse.  But it ended up being so cool because as it got close, we all stopped the game and watched the eclipse and then finished the game out.  It was a fun experience.

We took another walk on Hogs Hollow trail and found the prettiest fall leaves.

Shane took Jaron and friend/teammate Jackson to the BYU soccer game or Surf night at BYU.

Made our annual trip to see the witches at Gardner Village.  Every year I think the kids aren't going to want to go this year and every year they still like to. 'It's tradition'

We had a free pass to the aquarium and Jaron didn't want to go so we invited the girl's friend Annie.  It was a fun afternoon because they had all these Halloween activities and we got to experience their new virtual simulation ride they have there.

Our ward split at the beginning of the month and although we knew it was coming it was a pretty big change.  Jaron lost his two good friends, Graham and Parker but still has a bunch of boys his age.  The girls good friend Annie is still in our ward so that was good.  The ward is so much smaller now and lots less youth.  I was called to be a young women's advisor over the girls class so that's been a fun change.  We were able to take all the youth to Cornbelly's for one of our activities which was so fun for everyone.

I was able to be a chaperone for Jaron's class when they went to 5th grade Clear Creek camp.  It was pretty cold that day but we had a fun time.  I was in charge of one of the ropes course rotations learning how many people they could get on a log and then cross over without falling off.  It is always a long day but I know my days of going on field trips is limited.

The girls bought Chip and Ozzie Halloween costumes so had to document it here, they were pretty cute.

For Halloween this year the kids all embraced the dark and a little spooky costumes.  It was the girls last Halloween parade and they all went trick or treating in the neighborhood with friends.