Wow where has the time gone?  I apologize its been so long since I did a blog post.  Here are some pictures to catch you up on everything we've been doing.  This picture is at Brents house....their new pet! 

Jeff went on a birthday hike up Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Speaking of Big Cottonwood Canyon...Jeff and I ran the Big Cottonwood Canyon half marathon in Sept.  We both had a phenominal race.  Jeff finished 1:30...and I finished 1:31.  Thats a 7:00 minute pace for me and like 6:56 pace for Jeff.  It was an ALL TIME best record.  We both finished and said, "eh, I dont think we'll ever beat that record."  It was a super beautiful course.  Jeff and I LOVE that we race at about the same pace so we can run pretty much the whole race togther.  What a blast!

Playin in the rain with Sadie!

The only word I have for this picture is PRECIOUS!

 

I would fill Banks lil wagon at least once a week with tomatoes this summer.  What a wonderful year for tomatoes!!

Happy birthday Jeff!  I made him a german chocolate cake accompanied by his favorite ice cream for his bday. 

Uh, has anyone ever grown one of these insane gigantic pumpkins before!?  (I kinda think it would be fun??)

Speaking of gigantic...have you seen these suckers at your Costco!?  If you want to know what to get Banks for Christmas...here it is!  ha ha

Pumpkin sugar cookies.  5 stars.  Let me know if you want the recipe.  (It will change your life!)

Little Boys.  Are.  Awesome. !!!!!!!!!!

Yes!  I did it!  I canned for my very first time!!!!!!!!!!!  (Besides running a marathon) this is for sure my biggest accomplishment of the year!!  I cant tell you how intimidating this was for me, but I did it! 

Teaching his friend Violet how to cook the perfect al dente pasta!

Last race of the year.  :(    The Haunted half marathon down Provo canyon with my favorite race partner.  Jeff had a great race.  Mine, not by best.  (Actually my slowest of the year)  But hey, it was still SUPER fun and beautiful!  Jeff and I kinda have a special place in our heart for this race because this (a couple years ago) marked the FIRST half marathon we ever did.    In 2014 I ran a total of 5 half marathons and 1 full marathon. 

My great lil helper.  My mom got him this awesome mini wheelbarrow.  THANKS grandma!

Happy birthday cupcakes for Danny!  (If you want the best whipped chocolate frosting ever, let me know!)

My mom and dad got to come down and visit a few weeks ago.  We all got to go watch Tanner, Spencer, and Sadie in their primary program.  They did a BEAUTIFUL job!  I love this pic I caught of the boys walking out of church together.

Yummy recipe!  (Thank you to Alicia) roast any delicious vegetable you can find in your garden.  Roast with olive oil and kosher salt @ 300 degrees for several hours.  Then, throw it all in a blender, puree.  Add beef broth and fresh herbs.  Oh I loved doing yummy stuff like this all summer from my great garden!

Banks trying to manhandle "Jack".  (sadie, tanner, and spencers pet goat!)