We took a trip to Southern Arizona.  We saw Tombstone, Bisbee, and the Desert Museum.  In Bisbee, we took a tour of the Copper Queen Mine.  You put on the gear, load up on a train, and travel deep inside a copper mine.  What an adventure!

We traveled to Utah to attend my Grandma D.’s 80th birthday party.

It was so cold, but Adam enjoyed the snow.

Besides the party, our favorite memories were sledding with Cameron and visiting Temple Square.

Happy birthday Adam, Mom, Jordan, and Gabby!

We are surrounded by family so we enjoy visiting both sides for Thanksgiving.  One was outside in the beautiful weather with kids running and playing in the grass while the other was inside with kids in costumes.  So fun!  Adam couldn’t believe that he could feast with all of his cousins on the same day!  We are very thankful for close family ties.

This is a banner that Mom, Susan, and I made three years ago.  It is a favorite Thanksgiving decoration.  Adam is only three in this picture but I love it!

I took a cake decorating class a few months ago.  I’ve been trying out my new found skills at the monthly Lee family birthday celebrations.  Ben’s parents host a party for the birthdays in the month.  This month Ben’s sister Rhoda and Ben’s brother’s wife, Crystal had their birthdays.  I love my sister’s in laws.  On Ben’s side there is Rhoda, Rainey, and Crystal.  On my side we have Susan and Lacy.  I’m so grateful for them!

This is my favorite time of year.  There are so many exciting things to do in the fall.  Tonight we met at my parent’s home for trick or treating.  At the beginning of the month, my mom, sister in law (Susan), and I made these costumes for the entire group.  We were quite the sight walking down the street together.  My mom is an amazing sixth grade teacher who of course has black lights for her spring talent show.  We got them out and had a wonderful time!  Ben Lee (we call him Ben Lee around my family because my brother is also a Ben) created this Darth Vader Jack-o-lantern.  He has amazing pumpkin carving skills.

Emily