Pumpkin Patch

Preston's Preschool had a field trip at the pumpkin patch.  They had a hay ride and learned about pumpkins.       Then all the kids picked out their favorite pumpkin and climbed on the hay castle.  

 My mom was in town visiting and was able to come with us.

 Preston and Macy

 Preston's class were able to feed the goats.  All the bigger goats were pushing the little ones out of the way. This little baby goat was so cute.  We made sure the baby got some.

 This turkey had all its feathers fanned out.  I have never seen one like that before.

 Preston loves trackers, trucks, trailers, jet ski's etc.  He is totally boy!

 Paige's pumpkin she picked out.  Just her size.

 Preston's class.

 I loved how this photo turned out.

 he didn't want to take a picture.

Then we drove up to Oak Glen and had a picnic at the park.  Paige and Preston love to swing on the tire swing.  We headed to this candy shop after and got some fudge.

Our weekend to Vegas!

Saturday morning we left for Vegas.  My Mom watched our little ones for 3 days.  We arrived around lunch and went to this restaurant called the Burger Bar.  It was good.   We met our friends there who were attending a Dental Convention.

 Our friends were staying at the Luxor and we went swimming here.  Forgot the camera in the room.  It was nice and relaxing to not chase kids.  We layed out and just visited.

 We were in the Mandalay Bay and walked past this.  If you watch the Bachelor this is where one of the dates were.  Ashley took a date and they bunggied down all the wine.

 We went to eat at this place called Red, White and Blue.  It was good.

 Sitting in the theater getting ready for the Lion king to start.  It was so good.  The animals and costumes were unbelievable.  It was very true to the movie. 

 We had to get a picture in front of the Las Vegas sign.

 Our friends, Lance and Kylee.  We knew each other from college.

 Big Bird was trying to earn some money by the Las Vegas sign.

 On Sunday we went to the Hoover Dam.  We thought it was a good Sunday activity.  It was good history to learn about.  Lance said he didn't want to go on the $30 dam tour.  Taylor started laughing.  I didn't get it at first.  It became our inside joke.

Hoover Dam

This is the new bridge built that bypasses driving over the dam.

 On our tour we went down in these caves under the dam.  It was pretty cool.  We got in an elevator and packed in people shoulder to shoulder.  If you are claustrophobic you would have screamed.

These are 8 generators that produce electricity for the city of Los Angeles.   

School Activities

 At Preston's Preschool it was Pirate's day.  They searched for treasure and candy.

 Every Friday Callie's school has an assembly.Callie was recognized for Academic Responsibility.

 Callie's Teacher, Ms. Matich.

 Callie's Award.  She also got to be the helper this week in her classroom.  She was a "Star Student".

Beef Stroganoff

My friend sent me this recipe.  It is so yummy, Taylor was drinking the sauce.  You have to try this recipe.  Sorry no picture.

Beef Stoganoff
1.5 pounds sirloin tip roast (have your butcher cut into strips)
1 can Golden Mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of water
1 dry pkg. Aujus mix
1 pt. sour cream

Put meat in crokpot, add soup, water and aujus mix.  Cook for about 4 hours.  Just before serving add sour cream and still until blended.  Put over rice or noodles.  I like it better over rice.  The rice soaks up the sauce.

Mormon Battalion in San Diego

 They had activities outside afterwards for the kids and even adults to do.

 mmmm, that's good water.

 Panning for fool's gold.  Ryan was like a kid in a candy store.  He had as much fun as the kids.

 Everyone together.  We had to redue the picture like 3 times.  Aaaahhhh! Poor Tommy and Connie can't even hardly be seen.

You would move from room to room and watch different videos about the Mormon Battalion.  It was so cute.  It's like they were actually talking to us.

Paige has her finger in her nose, Great!

 I love this picture of Paige.  She was asking for her pacifier back.

 Callie and Chase.

 Mimi and Callie

The whole crew.