Hanover Vacation

I can't believe that 5 years have already passed since my graduation from Hanover in 2003. Kevin graduated in 2004. We went back for Homecoming this weekend and had a lot of fun. It was nice to see some of my professors and catch up with friends. It's a bit surreal how a different it feels to go back as an alumna. Most things are the same or similar, yet we have changed so much. A place that once felt like home, now serves for a walk down memory lane. That being said, it was a wonderful weekend. We went for a hike to the waterfall where Kevin proposed to me 5 years ago on November 1. Due to a storm a few weeks ago, much of the trail has erroded or is blocked, but we made it anway. It was a nice hike and Isaac liked throwing rocks as usual. This is our family picture by the waterfall. Kevin and Isaac climbed up to the ledge where Kevin made me dinner and asked me to marry him. These last pictures are from our engagement. On the ledge, Kevin set up a dinner table and had music playing. What a fun memory and such a cute husband!

I almost forgot...

I published my post before I was finished and I didn't add the picture of Isaac throwing rocks in our backyard with Grandma Hop. I think he wore her out with his desire to be outside, play ball and throw rocks.

Last weekend was also General Conference. Isaac got to play with his beans during part of it. It tickles me to see how long he can sit with a box of dried beans. He loves his Discovery Toys cups and dump trucks. If you're jealous, I know a lady who can get you some of your very own :).

Visit from Uncle Thor, Magnus, Lindze, and Grandma Hop

Last weekend, October 4, we had visitors. Isaac was so excited that he would not nap. He kept chanting all day and insisting they would be here soon. He has decided lately that family is the greatest thing on earth. My mom came to visit for the day and Isaac talked her into staying in "Grandma's bed." My brother Thor, Magnus and Lindze came to visit as well. It was a very fun day. Isaac and Magnus play so well together. I was happy to get some cute pictures of them. Sometimes it is really hard to catch them and get a good picture. Thor does a much better job than I do in this department. I did manage to get them in coordiating sweatshirts. Magnus would not put down his motorcycle for one second. I love that we have it documented in the photos.

First Camping Trip and Pumpkin Carving

This weekend was Isaac's first overnight camping trip. We had a blast. He loved being outside and making the fire. He was pretty amazed by the smores. When it was time for bed, he asked to go home until we went to the tent. He slept well and woke up happy. His first word was "play" even before his eyes were fully open. Isaac and Daddy are looking at a stick bug on the tent in the above picture.

Here they are getting ready for the fire. The tent is ready to go and we need marshmallows. The night was perfect and we were the only ones in the area. We couldn't have asked for a better time.

The next morning, we went for a hike. It was a fun day, but next time we will try to avoid those pesky deer ticks. We found a hollow tree and took some fun pictures inside the tree.

Kevin is playing peek-a-boo on the left as Isaac steals the show on the left. Isaac shares the stage with Baby Utt and peeks his way into the picture.

Isaac was a happy camper and hiker. We took him home and prepared for a night of pumpkin carving.

Isaac prepared the pumpkin with Crystal. He tried to put his whole body into it, but only his arm would fit. He thought that the pumpkin guts were squishy and stopped shortly after the pictures. It was a good time and we ended up with a spider pumpkin.

Moving on up

Kevin and I would like to announce the arrival of the newest member of our little family. We have welcomed into our home a dishwasher. I am so excited. I have lived 5 years without one and with Kevin much busier this semester, the new baby on the way, and being pregnant, it is nice to have the extra help. Yeah Kentucky Utt family!