WHERE HAS OCTOBER GONE???

Life has been so busy the blogging has been put on the back burner for October. Let me touch on the highlights!

Daimon and Ellie went camping with Grandpa and Grandma Spratley. They caught 3 rainbow trout (thanks grandma and grandpa for the fishing poles). Grandpa cleaned them and had them ready in a bag, all I had to do was the cooking.

Kelly got a new calling..... Young Women's Miamaid Advisor. I am excited to be working with the youth. This is my first time in YW since I was one myself! They are an amazing group of girls and I can't wait to get to know them better.

Ben has nearly completed his BIG moving project at work and they are officially in "The New Building." (since Ben was back and forth between two buildings these past few months we started referring to them as "The New" and "The Old" building so I would know which location he was at). I am SO PROUD of Ben and his hard work and success in this project. It was such a long and involved process and he deserves much praise for his capabilities! I am ecstatic to have his time all to myself and the kids again...... except during normal business hours!

Kelly, Daimon and Ellie flew to Utah for our cousin Tara's wedding (In the rush of packing I forgot the camera, this is what happens when Benny doesn't travel with us!) We saw tons of immediate and extended family(SO FUN!), attended Hayden's 3rd birthday party, had lunch at Nana's school, saw the witches at Gardner Village, went to the pumpkin patch with Auntie Dana, Uncle Ricky, Hayden and baby Carston, met Auntie Emily's new man Charles, and of course....the wedding and reception. Ellie was a flower girl and looked like a princess complete with tiara. She performed a dance at the reception with the bridesmaids and was absolutely adorable. She was very brave to perform in front of so many people.... she only learned the dance the night before! Daimon had a surprise performance of his own. After 20 minutes of cajoling, begging and pleading our cousin Ben Bloomfield finally convinced Daimon to serenade the crowd with some Phantom of The Opera. He stood Daimon up on a table and Daimon belted it out with his eyes closed so he wouldn't be too embarrased! Nana paid Daimon and Ellie to help with some jobs and Poppy played "The Money Game" with them, each came home with a stash of cash. This came in handy for Daimon, he chose to spend $2.00 of his money on a can of cranberry juice on the plane. I think this is "SKYWAY ROBBERY"! They already charge $15.00 per checked bag and now you don't even get a free beverage? At least the flight attendant slipped the kids a free granola bar. It was so fun to see all the family. Thanks Auntie Audrey for letting us bunk with you and having the house sparkling!

That's October in a nut shell. Tonight is the big night..... HALLOWEEN! I can't wait to see Daimon and Ellie in their costumes!