Where did October go? I think I might have been busy working, spending time with Mr. Darcy, and going to Disneyland with my sister and her family. I also attended my cousin's wedding (and caught yet another bouquet) and had a little discussion about my blog with my brother and cousin. Apparently I am appallingly honest and lack discretion in my writing. I could try and change, but then I wouldn't be me. However, I will begin to put my best foot forward and see if I can find my 
brain filter.
Before I move on, I found out my cousin Melissa is expecting again. She has already had two miscarriages at about 16-18 weeks. I have been remembering her in my prayers and would ask you to do the same... that she will be able to carry this baby full term. I can't imagine anything more painful than losing a baby or a child. She will be a wonderful mother and I hope our prayers will be answered.
And in the interest of time, I am just going to add a slew of pictures. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words... although I'm sure I could come up with a thousand words for each picture. But I will let them speak for themselves (mostly)!
A gorgeous day for a hike up Donut Falls with my favorite guy.
At the Falls. OK. I went a little picture happy. But he's so cute and it was so beautiful and fun. In all fairness, he took pictures of me. His were silly though, like when I got stuck with one leg on a rock and couldn't get the other one up. Or the horrible look on my face when I left the outhouse. THOSE will not be on my blog, lol!
At the top.
Next hike was a treasure hunt of sorts up City Creek Canyon. It's called geo-caching where you use a GPS system to locate the coordinates of something someone has hidden. 
We found a Christmas tin with trinkets. It was a blast! And even more fun because we took Rick's dog, Fargo.
I love "Fargo Puppy." She reminds me of my little dog that died. She is so playful.
Two of his favorite girls.
Doesn't he look like a modern-day Mr. Darcy? What a stud.
He shaved off his goatee today. I have yet to see it in person, but so far it's looking pretty good.
Next stop was Disneyland. At the Lego store I saw one of my favorite characters, R2D2. I felt like Princess Leia, "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope." ha ha ha!
My favorite little princesses. 
The ladies: with my mom and sister. I guess we all do look alike--same smile. 
Little Tiki kids.
Halloween party in Portland with my cousins, Sami Jo and Jill, and their adorable babies, Hazel and Cici. (Really it's Lucille after my grandma, but I suggested Cici for short and Jill kinda liked it. We'll see if it sticks.)