Octember, a Month to Remember

In October it finally got cool enough for us to go camping!  I love getting out in nature - the campfire, the woods, everything.  We had to pack up pretty quick to head to Aly's soccer game, but it was a nice getaway for a night.

Also in October Chris and I were able to take a getaway of our own.  Chris was set to deploy in the beginning of November, and since we'd be moving right when he returns next summer, we used his block leave to head up to Kentucky to scope out Fort Knox, our next duty station.  (Thanks again, Dad, for watching the kids!  We owe you big time!)

While we were there we were able to check out the schools, housing, and the local wards.  It was really informative and we met a ton of nice people.  But it wasn't all work - Chris and I took a day to go visit Mammoth Caves, and another day to attend the Louisville, Kentucky Temple.  It was so awesome to just have the time, Chris and I - it was my favorite part of the whole trip.

Also, going on this trip in October was AWESOME!  I was able to see the leaves changing and it was beautiful.  This trip made me excited to move to Kentucky for the following reasons:
1 - Chris will not be deployed the entire time we're stationed there!
2 - Seasons - I will get to have all four seasons for two years!
3 - The Temple will only be 1 hour away!!
4 - Church history sites - we are smack dab in the middle of them, and plan to do the Nauvoo pageant while we're there.
5 - Camping.  The country was beautiful!

When we came back from our trip, it was time to get into major Halloween mode.  First, we went to the pumpkin patch . . .

Kate and Kylie wanted "baby" pumpkins.

Of course we had to take our pictures in the Woody and Jessie cutouts . . .

We ended up picking out this pumpkin with a massive scar in it.  But Chris had a plan . . .

 . . . a pumpkin with an eye patch!!  It looked awesome!

Then of course there was the trunk or treat and trick-or-treat.  We had a Diva, Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter, Ariel (she's sitting on a rock), and Aurora/Sleeping Beauty.

And of course there were the fun school parties to attend.  Here's Kate with her hand print spider and the wrapping of the mummy contest.

As always, time goes by way too fast when you're having fun.