Halloween - Oct 2013

For Halloween this past year, Derek was a cowboy, Emily a princess, and Sarah a witch.  A very cute little witch:) 

They also decorated the car for our church trunk-or-trey.  We all sat outside on the driveway and colored pictures and then taped them to the car.  It was a fun afternoon activity.

Gilbert Temple - Feb 2014

We visited the Gilbert Temple during the open house.  It was a warm day with a lot of waiting, but it was worth it.  It was so gorgeous inside.  Amazing chandeliers, tons of mirrors, beautiful stained glass, and more.  Emily LOVED the chandeliers and would look at them for as long as she could as she walked out of the rooms.

The fountains outside are wonderful to look at and listen to.  I would love to visit again when it is quiet, without tons of visitors.

Can't Find Enough Lizards

Derek and more of his lizard friends.  Anytime we are in Snowflakes he gets to work find his friends.

Fool's Gold

On the same trip to Prescott we of course stopped to go rock hounding.  This old mine was one with tons of fool's gold.  The kids love finding rocks with their dad.  I enjoy reading a book in the car while they find rocks:)

 

Charlotte Hall Museum

In Prescott there is a museum called "The Charlotte Hall Museum."  They had an event with several activities showing what life was like back in the 1800s.  

These were just creatures the kids found while waiting for the museum to open:)

There is  park near by that we relaxed in until the museum opened.  We got there a little early to get good parking.

 

This was a re-inactment of a shoot out.  It was pretty funny, although the kids were hot in the sun and the sound was quite loud.

Panning for gold.

Making apple cider.

Derek learning about old coins and balances in the country store.

Emily and Sarah "at school"

The kids roping a cow.