Fall-a-holic

Everything about this season makes me so excited and happy. In a totally uncool, little kid, giddy sort of a way.


Fall is such a beautiful season. I can't wait till we get to rake up leaves together as a family. (pic found on Markolopia.blogspot.com)


I love decorating with pumpkins. But with little kids, carving is kindof a challenge. We've tried painting them, drawing on them - I'm not sure what the plan will be this year. A candle-lit jack-o-lantern is one of my favorite things. (pic from kkchamberlain.blogspot.com)


Halloween 2007 was so great! The kids, a monster and a princess, loved riding around in the wagon and collecting their very own treats.

Oh I love Fall. Sweaters, memories, birthday candles, pumpkin flavored treats - Mmmm, my favorite time of year.

Baby Progress!

We buckled down and made a decision. The baby's name is Keller. I heard it at Murray Park the other day and later found out it means "dear friend." He has a name and I am relieved: Keller Davis Peck.

This week, my mom got me thinking about this baby's arrival. She moved her comfy rocking chair to the family room, saying she wants to be able to rock the baby there. What baby? I said. Oh mine?!? I started to think, 'He's actually coming.' And I got excited! So we named him, and went on a tiny shopping spree: new binkies, newborn diapers, and the softest blue and brown pjs to bring him home from the hospital in. Makes me want to hold him so bad, but his little kicks will have to do for now.

I'm excited for Keller to come. I'm not worried about the boy thing anymore; boys and girls are each their own basket of fun and trials. But it really feels like a gift when Heavenly Father sends a baby. Like He trusts you to take care of something so new and small. I know I'll be ready, not that I'm an expert, but I'm really glad to be so blessed with the chance to try. So Blessed.

Doing their part

Canon and Taesya attended the "Night Out Against Crime." I thought this picture was cute. I'm glad we're living where we are. I've never felt so much like I matter to a community, or to a ward. I want to be a positive influence in this area, and teach that to my kids, as well.