Festivities!

I will say that Halloween gets more fun when you have kids. Joshua was originally not fond of his costume but ended up loving being Pooh Bear. Isn't he so cute! I just love those cheeks! For Halloween we went to a family on campus party on the 30th. There was even an adult dressed in Joshua's costume too...which was a little weird but they were cute together. We took Joshua to go see all the people and other kids. He definitely had one of the better costumes for kids.

Mommy & Son.

This is my favorite! I love my little boy so much! He just had his 9 month check-up and here are his stats.

weight: 21.5 lbs

height: 27 1/2 "

He is now in the 50th percentile for both measurements. He is doing really well and really close to walking. Matt bets it will be any day but I think it won't be until sometime during his 10th month.

This halloween our neighbors watched Joshua so Matt & I could go to the temple during the day. It was so much fun! We have been to the temple but because we have a child we take turns going separately. We haven't been together for a session for months. It was so fun to be in the Logan temple. That makes my temple count up to 6, only half have been in Utah though. I guess Matt & I need to do a temple road trip now that there are so many temples in Utah. Then we picked up Joshua & went to the Olive Garden for a delicious meal. It was such a fun day. The only sad thing is that we didn't get any trick or treaters. Oh well, maybe next year.

Ms. Independent

The other day our beloved Nissan Altima would not start. Joshua and I really needed to go to the store so I decided I would fix it myself (Matt would not be home until 7:30pm). I have lucky enough to have a brother who always wanted me to NOT be a helpless girl. I have done numerous oil changes, a radiator flush, waxing jobs semiannually, and the list goes on.

I popped the hood and took a look. Hhmmm. It looks like the battery cables have become corroded. I will just clean them and see if that is what is causing the problem (it has happened before with our car). So I set out to clean it. I assembled baking soda, water, and petroleum jelly. I had a scrub brush and several napkins from the car also. I took off the battery cables cleaned them, lubed them, and felt actually quiet proud of myself. I was feeling like a REAL Ms. Independent. Now if only it would start. I impressed my neighbors because I was a girl fixing my car without a man. Their faces looked similar to the ones I saw in CA when I was washing & waxing my car in our apartment parking lot. I guess it is really weird to see a girl take care of her car.

I got in feeling the car after I was done, feeling very proud, and suddenly my hopes were dashed. It didn't fix it. I was so sad and really disappointed because I really wanted to fix it and be proud that I did.

Turns out Nissans have a problem with 'flooding' in cold weather. The good news is that our battery cables are clean and that our car does not have any major problems, like with the alternator...which is what I was afraid of.

My Best Friend's Wedding

So my dearest friend Trenton Lowe got married this past weekend. We drove down and had a fun filled day of celebrating Trenton's & Emily's wedding. We almost didn't make it to the sealing but walked in right as they called, 'the Lowe & Bryson wedding.' It was really close because the parking that day in the conference center was aweful. I booked it in 3 inch heels in order to make it on time for their wedding. The sealing was amazing and this makes my 5th sealing that I have attended. They are incredible and extremely special. I love being there with my husband because it reminds me of when we were there and just getting started.

Joshua did really well during the whole day. He slept during the dinner and was awake & very adorable for the rest of the festivities. Notice Trenton & his beautiful mother in the background. Trent's parents were probably the most 'chill' I have ever seen parents of the wedding party.

The beautiful ring ceremony we attended also. I'm pretty sure if I were a guy I would be standing infront of Ryan...that's right Ryan. I'd be first ;).

Random pic of Joshua that I could not help but put in. I love him and he is absolutely adorable! But what should I expect with such a handsome dad.

Coming out of the temple. They looked so happy!

Friends forever. I'm still so incredibly short compared to them but I tried to make it less obvious by wearing heels that day. But as you can see I'm still much shorter than them. Matt, Joshua & I had so much fun! Temple weddings are the best.

Update on Joshua. Well he is almost 9 months and about 23 lbs. He has mastered crawling and continues to love to stand. He can say 'mama' (Yes, it wasn't dad!) He doesn't like his baby food anymore but wants whatever we eat. He loves peaches, popciles, and apples. He has two teeth and I know more are coming.

Logan is great and we are having so much fun here. Matt has a big weekend coming up in Boston for a possible job/summer internship. He is going to stay a little longer and get his MBA too. Which means we will be here for 2 years and he will walk out with an MS in HR & and MBA. I'm so proud of him and am willing to wait the few years so that our future will look even brighter!