If we had a Marriage, These Would be its Thoughts

Kyle needed help washing the car. Fortunately, we have produced our own little minion for such things.

I decided it was time for Heather to get a haircut. The length was fine, but since it had never been cut, it was starting to look pretty mullet-ish. It needed some shaping.

I found a cute little kids’ salon in downtown Livermore.

They have adorable little seats for the kiddos: a Thomas the Tank Engine, and a Lightning McQueen car. Thomas even had buttons to push and a wheel to turn that kept Heather busy.

Here’s the after shot. Honestly, it didn’t seem like there was very much difference. But I’ve noticed, as I’ve had more time to look at it, that it is definitely better. Less shaggy in the back, and a better shape overall.

Heather had fun, and we even got a cute little certificate, complete with a lock of her hair attached.

We went on a little jaunt to a local pumpkin patch at the beginning of October. Heather liked the wagons.

This picture was taken before I was warned that amongst all those pumpkins, she could fall and stab herself on one of the pumpkin stems. And that we should get out.

Climbing on a pyramid of hay bales! With airplane arms!

They had some animals, too—including chickens! Her very favorite.

We dared to return to the pumpkins for one last pic. We live on the edge.

Just some miscellaneous pictures from the month of September.

Story time with Daddy:

Occasionally, Heather will decide she needs to look at my book instead of one of hers.

Playing with bubbles:

Reading on the couch with Mama. One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon.

Honeydew, like a big girl. Yum.

Modeling her new coat:

More afternoon book time. And yes, that is a clothes hamper filled with balloons behind her.

Our little traveler:

Lastly, a video of her playing with leftover birthday balloons:

Kyle had another recruiting trip at BYU at the end of September. Heather and I went with, of course. And this post is going to be about us, not Kyle. Sorry, hon.

Heather discovered the wonder that is the hotel luggage cart. It’s her new favorite ride!

We drove into town on Wednesday afternoon, and Kyle had a presentation to give on campus. While he was doing that, Heather and I trotted around campus. She loved to stop and smell all the flowers (which involved her leaning in really close, but no actual sniffing).

It was cold and raining on and off all afternoon, so we spent a fair bit of time in the library, walking up and down the stairs in the atrium. Cuz why not?

She really enjoyed running around outside and exploring everything.

We had to visit the fountain in the JFSB courtyard. And throw leaves in it.

While Kyle was doing the career fair on Thursday, Heather and I got to hang out with Tianna and her girls, Kessa and Abby. That afternoon, we took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Hogle Zoo. It was cold, but we powered through.

I think Heather’s favorite part was chasing the chickens around.

Heather and Kessa, seeing how they measure up:

Abby and Kessa. Aren’t they awesome?

More chicken chasing:

Lastly (‘cuz this was a while ago, and I honestly don’t remember all the details of the trip), Heather was obsessed with the phone in our hotel room in Provo. She did this approximately a thousand times a day:

(Translation: “Hello. Talk to Bubbie.* Bye.”)

*Bubbie is my mom. Blame her oldest grandchild. 🙂