(Written 27 January 2015)The weather started turning cooler early in September - no complaints! Addie started back to Aunt Heidi's Yellow Kite Learning Center. Until her house was done in October they held it at Emily's.
We heard that the colors were changing early so John and I took a drive up to Snow Basin. Turned out the reports weren't very accurate. There was some color but not a lot.
John started painting the computer room. This meant emptying it entirely except for the computer, which he would cover with plastic when he needed to. The painting project took forevvvver! John is a perfectionist and was never happy with his work so he'd just keep repainting! It was after Thanksgiving before he was fed up enough to say it was done!!
I had this desk for most of our marriage (37+ years) and it was Dad's for as long as I can remember before that, but it was time to say goodbye. I'll be getting a new one. Lots of memories attached to this one. I kind of miss it, but I'm more excited about getting something new...soon!
Ian left for his 3 week European adventure on the 9th. He posted a bunch of photos here on the blog to illustrate all the amazing places he visited and sights he saw. He traveled with 2 girls, so he saw things that he might not have had he alone planned the trip! He sent this photo wearing a hat he bought in Sienna, Italy.
Linda and Mark made a visit to Utah, and I was invited to come to Annette's and sew for a couple of days. We made clothes for Zoey and had the best fun!
Annette fed us like Queens - she is amazing in the kitchen. We raved over every meal!
While there we went to the Hale to see Beau Jeste, which was delightful! And I went home with this adorable outfit for Zoey, as well as a Halloween witch costume, and a hiking outfit. We ran out of time to make Zoey! So Linda made her and sent her to us! So kind!
September 21st was the Ogden Temple re-dedication, which we attended in our Stake Center. It was really meaningful to John since he was at the first dedication in 1972. Looking at the new temple, it's hard to believe it's the same place! As soon as it was over, John had to leave for the airport and fly to St. Paul. While he was gone I emptied my pantry and corner pantry and reorganized both. The pantry will probably never be easy to use since I let them redo it during the remodel, but I put some large lazy susans in the back corners and things are more accessible now.
On the first day of Fall I pulled out my bear - I bought her in Galena, IL on a trip more than a decade ago. For some reason she really speaks FALL to me!
I picked Ian up at the airport and he wanted to stop at Emily's to give gifts to the little ones. Addie adores UncaIan.
He had this nativity shipped home from Austria for me!!
On the last Sunday of the month, John and I went looking for Fall colors again, with little luck. We even drove up to Park City where we saw a little orange at the higher altitudes, then over Guardsman Pass where we finally saw some golden Aspens.
Happy Fall ya'll!!
