Fall Fun

I wanted to compose an ode to fall for this blog but then I remembered that I have a very strong dislike for any poetry not written by  Robert Frost so that was out. But I love fall, there are so many things to love about it- the colors (even if they only last like a day here in Utah), football, the weather, and the cooking- I love the cooking. I bake up a storm during the fall I love working with apples, pumpkin, butternut squashes, carrots. There is just something about fall which makes me happy. Maybe it is warm socks and sweaters, I really don't know. 

We also seem to be a bit more active in the fall, that could have something to do with the cooler temperatures, or the fact that we are back in the routine of school and I find it easier to do organize activities. 

So this fall we've had a bit of fun. We took a "hike" around Silver Lake, this "hike" was stroller and Matt friendly so that helped. Even with those things going for it Matt still was whiny by the end...that may have something to do with the fact we didn't feed him before we went, parenting fail. 

Look mom is making us take pictures again. Pretend like you are having fun. 

I'm pretty sure Abby was angry at me because of the sun in her eyes

Dad decided to play a rousing game of tag- It was fun. 

During the school's fall break we took a trip to the Leonardo. I had never been there before and was super impressed. The kids had so much fun with their hands on exhibits. However we ended up leaving when I had two out of the five kids in tears. Abby, because she was hungry and tired and Matt because I wouldn't let him buy anything from the gift shop. 

Eve showed off her piano talents! 

Matt reminded me why we will never have drums in our home, but hey he had  a ton of fun while he was doing it. 

James loved the animation stuff they had going on. 

On the second day of fall break we went up to the zoo with Grammy. It seemed like everyone else had the same idea as the parking lot was packed, the zoo seemed less crowded though...not sure how that works.  Christian insisted after the Leonardo fiasco that Abby stay at home with him and take a nap so I just had the older four- it made it so much easier.

My  kids love this picture. They just climb on and pose and expect a picture to be taken. One day I am going to assemble all of the pictures on this rhino- I think I could create a photo book of just those.  

Matt wanted a picture with his otter friend

Matt really, really liked my Diet Coke. he asked to have a picture with it. 

First time we ever had to wait in line for the carousel. Did I mention the zoo was crowded? 

Selfies with Grammy or what happens when Mom leaves her phone with them. 

So that has been our fall so far- so many activities and super baking.  There is even so much more fun around the corner!! Oh fall, thou almost persuadest me to write you poetry...almost.