Our Ultimate Life: September life

Time for an update!

Emmett and Logan - both are doing well. At this stage Emmett is learning that it's not appropriate to throw bark and other kids at the playgroud. Ha! I love listening to his little-boy jibber-jabber. Emmett is FAST. My favorite things to do with him are take him to the playground where there's a trail loop and let him walk/run it with Logan in tow. Leaving the playground is the trial of his life but he still crashes for a nice 3-4 hour afternoon nap. It is amazing!

Logan boy is still doing his worm-crawl. He's at the point where he launches himself forward almost like he's suspended in mid-air before landing. It's pretty funny. He's been trying a few solid things - banana, avocado, oatmeal, refried beans, applesauce, etc...just whatever is around that's soft enough. He is SO interested in trying to eat whatever I'm eating - if I'm not careful he'll grab whatever I'm holding and try to get some for himself! His top two teeth are coming in - one has broken through the gums with the second close behind. His favorite thing is to go see whatever Emmett is doing. Having these two boys is the best thing ever! I love this mommy life.

The Prophet came to Seattle! On the 15th, 49,082 Mormons gathered at Safeco Field (where the Mariners play) to hear him give a devotional. I don't know why but the bishopric gave us a parking pass which allowed us to park at the stadium parking garage which was AWESOME because most people had to park elsewhere and walk. Thanks to Chase and Rachel having then Elder Nelson seal them years ago, I didn't feel pressed to go early to try to get good seats. You can't beat being in the temple with him, cam you? I was happy to arrive just in time to snag a seat in the nosebleed section and sing the opening hymn. We did not bring Emmett for everybody's sake :)

Elder Eyring spoke first and didn't talk into the microphone so probably half the stadium was able to hear him, but then Sister Nelson spoke and she knocked it out of the park! She is one sharp lady. President Nelson's message was wonderful too. It strengthened my testimony that he is the prophet and that he is directly instructed by Jesus Christ to lead His church. It was a wonderful experience to be there and I'm proud of the way we filled the house! The news later said the stadium has never had an audience filled to the capacity it was that night.

An update on the whole30 front: we didn't finish 30 days. I'm happy to be back to normal - depravity just doesn't work for me. While I lost 9 pounds, I gained half of it back when we went back to normal! I did like how it forced me to meal plan, however, so I am continuing my online grocery orders and meal plans and holding onto some of the substitutes.

Metric Clothing Co had their grand opening on the 21st. We've been selling since August but this was to try to get the masses out to the store front. I've started a new lettering workbook that I got in the mail - I thought it would be perfect to practice fancy writing during conference since I'm not really in the stage of life where I can sit and take pages and pages of notes.

Overall a slow month with lots to be grateful for and just enjoying our every day. I'm looking forward to Halloween and more beautiful fall weather.

new paint job on the windows - much needed and they look loads better.

one of my cute consultants bought this for me <3

Emmett loves playing with my starter kit

My unit won the trophy for September!

It's pretty much impossible to take this boy's monthly picture

We threw Katie girl a sweet 16th birthday party at my house - she absoluetly loved it! She has Down's and is constantly planning parties so this time we planned one for her.