The Merry Monsons: October showers bring...cold.

I love October. I love the changing seasons and the knowledge that three fun, distinct holidays are approaching. I'm crazy for pumpkin-flavored foods and those times that when you are outside, it smells like you're supposed to be drinking apple cider. I just love it all.

Here was my latest adventure:

My friend, Beth Dickson, is having her second baby girl in December. Since I'm kind of addicted to quilting now and she's my visiting teachee, I thought it was the perfect opportunity. I feel like it turned out well and I'm happy with it.

After machine-piecing the top, I hand-quilted the pinwheels on it.

Also in October, I got to finally teach pre-school. It was fun to watch these kids learn their alphabet and get excited about crocodile habitats. My friend Jordan showed me these cute owls and the kids just adored them!

Two of the 6 pre-school buddies: Joshua and Jude

Last weekend, we got to drive down to Nashville, TN and we got to stay with Mallory and Tyler. We hung out with just them on Saturday morning and had a blast watching Tyler entertain our 3-year-old! Joshua adored "uncle Tyler" and loved that he was bought 4 different ice creams!

Monica and her new fiancee, William, drove up from Atlanta and we enjoyed the evening with all four of them--eating perfectly fried, southern chicken, eating popsicles (what were they called?), and seeing the sights from the highest point in Nashville.


Josh kept yelling: Come here Froggy!

On Sunday, we attended the nearest LDS ward, and then drove out to see the Nashville Temple.

We got to have three dates last week. It was marvelous! Our first was a Wednesday. Steve had to go up there for work, so I gave the kids away and went with him. It was so nice.

Friday night was an adult-only Halloween Party. Steve dressed up as Agent Coulson from the Avengers and I was Black Widow. I was pleased to see my character on posters all over the room!