Pumpking Carving

Last night, we decided to carve one of our pumpkins. A.J. wanted a spider, since he was going to be Spiderman. Both boys were very intrigued with the pumpkin. At least A.J. didn't cry this year when he had to scoop out the pumpkin guts!

At the beginning

Isaac enjoyed beating Daddy over the head with the pumpkin scoop

He also liked licking the pumpkin

No crying this year

The boys with the finished pumpkin

Trick or Treat!

Today, we went Trick-or-Treating at a nearby retirement home with my MOMS Club. We had a great time and got a lot of candy...so much, in fact, that we are debating skipping trick-or-treating tomorrow night. A.J. went as Spiderman and Isaac went as a doctor. Notice the big bruise and bump on Isaac's forehead...long story. On the way home from IL, A.J., Isaac, and I were boarding the plane. Our seats were the very first row, so we had to place our carry-ons in the overhead compartment, as there was no seat in front of us. So I put Isaac on A.J.'s lap and told him to hold his brother while I put the carry-ons away. The next thing I knew, Isaac had slipped out of A.J.'s lap, head first, right into the magazine holder on the front wall of the plane! He started wailing, the flight attendant had seen the whole thing and ran to get us ice, etc, etc. He calmed down after a couple of minutes, but his head looks terrible! What a fun first flight by myself with the kids!!!

Spiderman spraying his webs

Dr. Isaac and his big bump on his noggin

IL Trip

Last week, we made an unexpected trip back to Illinois (unfortunately, Andy's grandmother passed away). We weren't sure if we were going to be able to make it, as Isaac had just been diagnosed with pneumonia, but fortunately, he was fever-free for exactly 24 hours before the flight, so Monday we loaded on the airplane. It was a fun ride, as our friends were on the same flight and we were actually seated across the aisle from each other. Under the circumstances, we had a great time visiting with all our family and friends. Unfortunately, I got the flu at the end of the week and didn't get to see my sister and her family (second visit back to IL, second bout with the flu...I don't think IL likes me anymore). We'll be back at Christmas!!!

The Davis Clan

A.J. dancing with cousin Katie

A.J. and I meeting Brynleigh...she was SO cute and such a good baby!!!

A.J. and Keegan

The boys kept watching it rain...I don't think they knew what it was!

The Grand Canyon

After 2 years of living in Arizona, we finally made a trip to the Grand Canyon on Tuesday! It was super cold!!! I'm guessing it was probably in the 20's in the morning and it was very windy (something we Phoenician's are not used to)!!! The canyon itself was massive!!! I guess that is why they call it "Grand"! We were going to do a hike, but since it was so cold, we just drove along a scenic drive and stopped at different points to take pictures. By the afternoon, the wind had died down and it was a balmy 50 degrees (but felt much warmer compared to the morning weather). It was a trip well worth the wait!

Trying to stay warm for a family picture!

The Grand Canyon (you can see the Colorado River in the middle)

A.J. and I hopped out of the car for a quick picture

"That is a long way down!"

Another family pic after the weather had warmed up

Look closely...yep, that's Andy and Kevin!

"Wow! What a view!"

Another pic of the Colorado River

Too much fun

Sedona

This week, one of Andy's best friends, Kevin, came to visit. We have been having a great time catching up and hanging out, along with seeing some of the sites our great state has to offer. On Monday, we went hiking in the famous Red Rock Country at Sedona (thanks to our friends for letting us borrow their hiking backpack for Isaac...thanks Buttons). It was amazing! The Red Rock was beautiful, and the hike was great as well. I was surprised that A.J. did as well as he did...in all, we probably hiked 3-4 miles (as the van could not take the "dirt" road, so we had to hike to the trail). Kevin was a great help with A.J. and even carried him for the last stretch of the hike (thanks Kevin)!!! It was definitely worth all the effort!

The family at Canyon Lake on Apache Trail

Some of the famous Red Rock

My boys

More Red Rock

The family at the beginning of the hike

Andy and his buddy Kevin

I think A.J. is going to be our hiker...he was scaling everything!!!

The hike was pretty steep

Andy and Kevin

The family

Isaac needed a resting point so he could have his lunch

(Mommy was glad, as she was sweating like a pig)!!!

The view from our pitstop!

We've almost made it to Devil's Bridge

Kevin, A.J., Andy, and Isaac atop Devil's Bridge

I just thought this was too cute not to post...all the guys holding hands ;-)

Yay!!! Mommy made it to the top too!!!

Kevin

My boys taking a rest

Poor little fella...all worn out from the hike