Presidential Campaign

Last night for family night, we focused on the importance of government (i.e. we watched the final presidential debate). We made snicker doodles  separated the dough in half, dying one batch red and the other blue. *(I strove for exact evenness, yet there were two more red cookies than blue). It actually turned out to look a lot like a baby shower for twin boy and girl, but the cookies were great. And so was the debate. The campaign has been around long enough for Emma to be able to identify Obama. She is rooting for him. When asked last night who she wanted to win, it was a confident vote for Obama. This morning, she was quite interested and asked: "Did Obama win to be president yet?" I guess there's no more need for polling, it's decided. :)

Millcreek Canyon

For the past four years, we have loved driving up Millcreek Canyon this time of year to see the beauties of autumn. Take a look:

I am so grateful to live (at least for now) near the mountains and to revel in God's artwork. Also, how about a beautiful family? What a gift!

Happy October!!

Autumn, Halloween sugar cookies, and a birthday for the little boy of my life (more on that to come), such a great month!