A Little Taste of Fall

Well, I thought I was sure to be done making trips to Utah this year after Breyonna's birthday party up there in September. However, we managed to squeeze in one more final trip. I've been getting a bit tired of taking the long 8 hour trip alone so many times this year. Even with how good the kids are, the miles wear me down. So, i really thought we wouldn't return until next year.

My mother in law came to AZ two weekends ago for my nephews baptism. She was heading home alone the following Monday. So, I figured it would be a great way to make it up to play in the Fall weather and to visit family. I was also pleased because it just so happened to be the week of mine and my siblings 12th baptism anniversary and we have tried to keep the tradition of celebrating it together. So it was nice to be there for that.

Also, unknowingly, we were able to be in Utah when my brother got to find out that he was having two baby boys who will be joining his family by this coming February!! That is so exciting!!


I was a bit limited on where we could go and what we could do because I didn't have a car up there. However, we still managed to have some good fun.

Played at the AZ Cliff Dwellers. 

We went to my a birthday party for my cousins son.

Played at the park.

Went with my sister and the kids to watch Hotel Transylvania.

 Visited the St. George Temple Grounds.

Did a whole lot of playing in the leaves.

Loved spending time with my little nephew who is growing up so fast!!

My cute little grandparent!!

Visited family and went pumpkin picking at my grandparents home.

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David came the following Friday. He and his boss happened to have some meetings in Las Vegas. So after their work was done there, his boss flew home to Phoenix and David drove the rest of the way to visit Utah and to take us back home to AZ.

We're fighting the battle against allergies and colds now. But, it was so wonderful to have a little taste of Fall this year. 

The Big 5

Our baby doll turned FIVE yesterday!! Oh, where has time gone? I can't believe its been that long since I first held my baby girl in my arms for the first time. Yet, at the same time, it feels so recent that I was bringing her home from the hospital. She lit up my life and has kept me smiling every day since then. I am her biggest fan...well its a tie between Grandma Crawford (my mom) and I!!! ;) 

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                     This is our sweetie getting ready to have her breakfast...a Panera muffin. She was so excited to have daddy light a candle and sing to her before he had to leave to work. 

 Shorty after David left for work, I let Breyonna open a couple gifts from us and then let her open all of the gifts that her Missionary Grandparents sent to her. :) Then, I took her to Jambo, an indoor amusement park. That is where we spent most of the day. They had a blast! :) 

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After the park, we went home to prep for the dinner/pool party with the Allen Fam and our great friends, The Nortons.

Then to our home to sing and open gifts.

 When everyone left the party, we had one little guest remain....my sweet little niece, Ariele...for a slumber party for Breyonna! She loved it. Ariele told me she wanted me to ask her mom if she could sleep over again tonight too! So I guess the girls had a great time together!!  It really makes me happy. All I wanted was for my little girl to have the very happiest day and to feel very loved and special on her birthday.

That bright pink throw blanket was a bday gift from me to Brey. It is so SOFT AND FLUFFY!! I had a hard time wrapping it for Breyonna! I wanted to keep it for myself. ;) 

Great day, good times and precious memories....

Allen Crew @ the Diamond Back Game

Took this picture yesterday in Phoenix as we headed to Chase Stadium (in the background) for the Diamondback/Giants game. 

David's dad, two of his brothers, Ben & Travis, and their family, all came.

Our sweet boy taking pics!

 The cute little POSERS in the family! When these two get together, Ariele and Breyonna bring on a whole new meaning to the word silliness!!! :) 

 The Mr. & I! 

 Aunt Jilly and Breyonna telling each other secrets! ;)

 The weather was PERFECT for the baseball game so they opened the roof!! Ethan loved watching the airplanes as they descended while passing by!! Im not a real fan of baseball but, I love making it to a game at least once or twice each season for some good family time. :)