We started October with a girls night (with the kids) while the guys were at Priesthood session. These crazy boys have been in a wrestling mood lately.
Phoenix Children's Museum
We got culture passes to the Phoenix Children's Museum and had an amazing time. We had been once or twice before, but the kids really "got it" this time. They loved it and were busy for hours there.
There was a huge caste to paint in the art room. Landon got the pink paint in his hair pretty quickly. It took a few days for it to wash all the way out.
Weaver's Needle
We took the boys on a hike to the saddle with a lookout of Weaver's Needle. We almost turned back due to crying and screaming over who was "winning" and complaints of being tired, but we persevered and made it. Brooks and I each carried a kid out on our shoulders which was more pleasant than trying to make them walk.
The boys mattresses lay right on the floor and they use them as a trampoline and a cushion to land their tricks.
Zoo Trip
San Tan Mountains Hike
While the Reeses were in town for their trip to Mexico, we went on a hike in the mountains right behind my parents house. It was a warm day!
Gymnastics
I signed the boys up for gymnastics for a couple months. It was a casual outdoor thing and perfect for them.
Cabin
On Oct. 7, Brooks found out he passed the AZ Bar, but he still had to wait on some paperwork to clear. We decided to take a trip to the cabin since we didn't have a lot going on. Brooks introduced the boys to video games. He plays while they each hold their own controller. Pretty soon they will figure out they aren't really playing and Brooks will need to change his strategy. Elliot LOVES it and asks to play video games now whenever he sees a gaming system. I don't think I am ready for this!
While on a walk, Elliot came running towards us talking about a spider being up ahead. We were all confused until we realized he was talking about a rather large tarantula!
We went to the racquetball court by the cabin and they loved hitting the balls around. Landon actually connected with a few tennis balls headed his way.
Carving our pumpkin at the cabin
Halloween - Batman and Robin
