St. George

For Fall Recess (UEA weekend) I talked Jefferson into going to St. George. We left Thursday afternoon (Oct 14) and came home Sunday afternoon. We didn't get there until late Thursday. On Friday morning we went to the town square and walked around. Lincoln really liked the splash pad area and we spent the most time there after walking around. Since Lincoln was wet and we had no dry clothes we headed back to the house for lunch and naps. That afternoon we went back by the water to check out the International Festival going on. It wasn't too international and we didn't stick around too long. We also did some shopping. That night we watched a movie and went to bed.

On Saturday we drove to Grafton which is a small ghost town on the way to Zion. It was a long drive and Lincoln wasn't too happy being stuck in his seat the whole time. It was interesting to see Grafton, but I would call it a historically renovated town - not a ghost town. There wasn't much to see and nothing you were supposed to walk into. But we saw it. All those pictures are on Jefferson's camera. I got a picture of the bridge.


We stopped and ate lunch at a park that we passed on the way. Lincoln had a nice long nap when we got home. That night we ordered pizza and drove around the city at night. It was a relaxing vacation and I had a great time! It was also nice and warm (80s). I am glad we went.

Halloween

This year for Halloween Lincoln was a fireman. Just like last year. Cause it still fit. And he doesn't care! We went trick or treating with some neighbors. At first Lincoln wasn't sure what to do, but Tyson totally helped him figure it out! I didn't get pictures of us out and about (in the rain) but we did get some pictures of the cousins and Lincoln dressed up before the trick or treating.

See Bear in the background in her Happy Halloween shirt

We didn't make it very far. With the rain and the cold Lincoln wasn't up for being out for very long. We went down the street and back up half the other side of the street and headed home. Lincoln would have preferred to just jump in the puddles in the street. My parents came up to hang out with us, so when Lincoln looked miserable and I saw their car in my driveway we went home. His candy was pretty wet, but I don't think he even knew he had candy. He only got a few pieces and I think Jefferson and I have eaten them already.

I am pretty sure next year he will be way more into it and that will be fun!

Porter family pictures:

Mom & Lincoln (with a sucker) @ Porter's

Sanford & Laurie

Ganges

Fireman, Chicken, Cat, Pirate, Witch

Lincoln's 2nd Birthday

Lincoln turned two this year! I didn't have to work so we hung out during the day. He got some balloons at the grocery store. I wrapped his presents during his nap. Jefferson got home around 6:30 and Grandma & Grandpa Porter came over to take us to dinner. We ended up at Boston's for pizza. Lincoln at 3 pieces! It was a fun day.


Presents from mom & dad: puzzles, book, shirts
Grandma & Grandpa Porter: truck, clothes
Greatgrandma Catlin: card & $10
Greatgrandma/pa Pay: card, $2 & 2 books

We went to the Pay's Sunday evening for cake and ice cream. Lincoln got a toy motorcycle that makes noise, hotwheels, race track, tootsie pops, and a ball. He loved them all! Jefferson helped me make the Boston creme pies. YUMMY!!


The Porter October B-day party was the following Wednesday (Lincoln, Darrin & Suzanne are Oct b-days). He got more hotwheels and a car launcher, more fun balloons, and lots of clothes. I didn't get pictures for some reason, but we had a good time.