Halloween is a socially acceptable reason for my year round geeky love of all things horror. I love haunted houses, hollows, river walks, the works.
Like this Haunted Hallow, with friends.
meet krissy and andrus, if we used the word besties we could probably use it in reference to them
For years now I have gone to some haunted something every October. But last October I lived in England. And while we we did a strange Ghost Walk in York, it just didn't count. We did however go to a play based on a pretty scary ghost story, and in 2012 Harry Potter will star in the move....
When we went to the Haunted Hallow, too much mud prevented us from doing the corn maze, and Parker really wanted to do the corn maze. So for fall break, we went to another one.
Made it through the Haunted River Walk, even though there were clowns and one of us has an issue with clowns. But more importantly we solved the corn maze. Which was a first for me. Corn mazes have a way of confusing you and then spitting you out at the beginning. That can only happen so many times to me before I just give up and walk out the entrance. Parker was a little more determined. In the end we solved it.
For those of you who don 't know I rank some where between average and mediocre on the domestic diva scale. Lets just say I make a great PP&J and can almost always not mess up making brownies from a box mix. Not super crafty and our apartment in not duper decorated, but I get some points for donating all my Star Wars posters to nephews instead of bringing them with me into married life. But this Friday, a beautiful day with no class or work, we cranked up the Halloween Party Pandora Station and made sugar cookies. We didn't have cookie cutters so we had to free hand it. We even made our own frosting, we didn't have any cool frosting knifes and decorating was a little like finger painting. It was an experiment, and they didn't turn out perfect but all things considered, I was pretty proud.
It was a pretty great afternoon.
And what did we do today for fall break? Met up with my mom and dad in Ogden where we saw The Three Musketeers, and to our sheer delight we saw it DBOX Style.
Happy Fall Break to all those lucky enough to have one.
Hey there Autumn, it's been a while, you look great.
(parker and i cheering on the aggies in provo)
You know that feeling, when you walk outside in the morning and the air is so crisp that it wakes you up? And you are surrounded by golden leaves that twirl through the air with every little breeze. You can start to sense the contagious excitement felt by children planning their Halloween night. The corn mazes are up and ready to go. You reach to the back of the closet to pull out those beloved sweaters and boots that you just can't wear in the summer heat. When the New York Yankees and the Phillies are in the MLB PLAY OFFS. (And BOS SOX are NOT), and you are remembering that there is something lovely about football season, life just feels right.
1st of October I love so many things about you. But right at the top of the list, is General Conference.
Last General Conference I was in a room with great friends listening to Conference on a weak internet connection. Parker was with my family and I think besides Thanksgiving it was my most homesick weekend. I am excited to be able to watch it in good ole Alpine this time around.
At conference time I always remember President Gordon B. Hinckley with love. I remember his consul, to Be Still. I love coming together with my family on conference. I look forward to sitting next to my husband and being still. Taking time to ponder and reflect.What a joyous blessing it is to hear the words of God from a living Prophet.
I know that President Uchtdorf was inspired by God when he addressed the Relief Society last Saturday night.I will never be able to look at these small flowers again with out remembering his words, " You are not forgotten." He brought up five things, that every woman can relate to and understand. I know he was inspired, but it also made me think he must really love his wife, and know her very well.
I love how autumn air just seems to breathe excitement. I love how beautiful the mountains look speckled with red and orange. I love that it is time to start planning the holidays.
Oh, October thank you for coming!
