Busy Fall

Since we got back about two weeks ago, we've been pretty busy. Here's what we've been up to.

Our ward boundaries realigned while I was gone so we basically have a brand new ward. That means brand new callings. Joseph was called as deacons quorum adviser so he continues to go to Wednesday night activities and possibly some campouts. However, he no longer is required to go to youth dances an hour away so that makes me happy. I was called as Relief Society secretary. Our ward is much larger now, which is nice and includes the whole area of Lake Jackson/Freeport. Now the countdown is on until Ashton goes to nursery- five more months!

We went to the local pumpkin patch. And by pumpkin patch, I mean a church that puts random pumpkins in their yard. Ashton liked it. We got her a small pumpkin to help carve but she wasn't too impressed. She screamed at me as I attempted to carve her pumpkin.

Ashton and I went to the Houston Zoo with some friends. I forgot to take pictures but she loved it.

We tried to catch Ashton's dance moves on video. Here's a four second clip of it.

Joseph had his golden birthday. I threw a party for him with some friends. It was really fun and I'm glad we have good friends who can celebrate with us. Ashton enjoyed helping clean the house before the party.

The cupcakes I made for his party. The cake stand looked nice once I made it but it was pretty wobbly.

She likes sweeping but she LOVES stepping in the piles I sweep up even more.

Eating her cupcake

Joseph and I got tickets to the opera, Otello, in Houston. His work had a good deal for cheap tickets. We went up with another couple from church. Ashton did great with a babysitter! We went out to dinner and then to the opera. It was fun to get all dressed up and not have a whiny baby from 4pm on. However, the next morning, I couldn't wait for Ashton to wake up because I missed her so much.

I've been working on some crafts too this fall. I made this towel for a friend's daughter. I have to finish the other one for Ashton still. I also made Ashton a dress and am working on a rain coat for her.

 In our area, there are lots of pecan trees. We all went one Sunday afternoon to pick pecans. Ashton had lots of fun.

 This duck was a garage sale find. Best two dollars spent! It's supposed to be a bathtub but Ashton loves just sitting in it.

The rest of the year is pretty busy too. Joseph's parents come next week for a few days. Then, both of Joseph's brothers and their families come for Thanksgiving. And then we leave for our family vacation in December for a week. Busy, busy!