Y'all didn't know you was in Mayberry, now did ja?

Happy Halloween Folks!

We're big dresser-uppers around here- especially on Halloween!

We're also big fans of themes, so it took us a while to settle on the 'perfect' family costume,

but we finally decided on the cast of 

The Andy Griffeth Show.

Weren't sure Reese would get on board with our idea- in fact she seemed determined to flip out everytime we mentioned her character- Barney Fife- with an "I'm not a BOY!" argument,

but about a few hours before it was time to leave,

once Ryan got her dressed,

I heard her calling from the back room in a sharp, totally Barney voice,

"Andy!  Now where's my HAT, Andy?!"

That was when I really knew it was going to be as perfect as we'd hoped.

We also taught her some key Barney phrases such as

"I'm gonna write you a citation!"

"No jay-walking!"

and this little gem-

"Nip it in the bud- NIP IT!"

They were all a huge hit with the folks handing out candy.

My dear and hilarious friend Alexa was a PERFECT Little Red's Granny, 

so naturally she and Aunt Bee had to have a quick photo-op.

We decided to do a replay of last year on the hood of the car, and these two were just a riot- making each other laugh harder and harder the whole time I was snapping away.

LOVE these little monsters!

We had a blast at the Trunk or Treat with all of Reese's little friends from church and school, and came home with quite a sugar stash!

Hope your Halloween was just as great!

Journey through Pumpkinland

Last week the kids and I took a tour of the annual pumpkin walk with my fabulous sister-in-law 

and nieces and nephew.  It was a gorgeous fall day, the displays were awesome,

and the kids especially loved the character-board cutouts!

 

No surprise that this was Sam's favorite pumpkin- Iron Man, you rule our world.

Well done Pumpkinland, well done.

I'm a bit of a broken record, but...

There are a whole lotta things I love in life, 

but few rival the amazing man I married,

the munchkins I squish daily,

and Logan Canyon in the Fall.

I know I just went on about said canyon only a few weeks ago, but I just can't HELP myself!

Besides, around here we have to soak up these glorious autumn days in a hurry before the snow sets in.

Anyway, behold the beauties of Second Dam. . .

This is a beaver chew- evidence of local beavers- 

it was quite the exciting discovery for Thing 1 & Thing 2!

At one point of our walk Reese wanted a leaf, and when Ry bent down to snatch one she piped up with,

"No, no no Dad!  I want one of those!"  

Of course she was pointing to the very top of the tallest tree around.

Don't fret, dearest, we'll be back again soon!

Sunday Drive

Our Sunday drive took us up the canyon in the absolute BEST time of year-  

the leaves are really starting to change, and the colors are gorgeous!

Yellowstone Excursion

While up at my parents for the big family reunion/birthday bash, we took a day to venture into Yellowstone- this time focusing our time on Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic.

It was gorgeous.

And we made it out just before the big storm swept in- whew!

  As you can see, Mr. Sam wasn't the happiest camper on the trip, but we persevered despite it all and had a blast anyway!

Romping with the Goats

Glacier is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever seen, and Logan Pass is a hands-down highlight!

When we visited three years ago, the snow and a two-year-old in a less than stellar backpack kept us from hiking all the way up to Hidden Lake.

It was time to take care of the unfinished business.

We hopped on one of the park's shuttles (yet another highlight for our excited little munchkins), and made our way up to the Pass to play in the snow, hike along with a family of mountain goats, 

and pretend to be extras in The Sound of Music.

It was glorious.

More Glacier goodness to come, so come on back!!

Huzzah!