Draper Views

Although I have been making weekly trips to Draper for my "Living Within My Temple Covenants" class, it wasn't until the last day that I noticed that you can see Antelope Island from the road.  Since I am a fan of the Island, it was worth stopping to enjoy the view and take a few photos.

It was beautiful to see the island and the whole valley in front of me and the colors in the mountains behind me...although I should have taken a photo a few weeks ago to get the brighter colors--and also the rains had started so I took this photo from inside the car.

 

Saratoga Springs Temple With the Ellises

Since the Syracuse Temple is closed for a month, we made plans to meet the Ellises at the Saratoga Springs Temple for a session and then for lunch. I had seen many posts about the colors in the temple when it was first opened, but it was great to see it is person.  And I also love the many purples throughout the building in different designs  plus the blues and greens and the dark woods.  It was great to be there with them.

but we forgot to get a photo at the temple so settled for this one at the Village Baker down the street.  Yummy food and better conversation.

 

Harry Potter Week at RISE

At RISE, for the past two weeks they have been learning about Harry Potter related things.  The director sent me this photo of Jena. Loved it!! She has enjoyed her days learning more about Harry Potter including making chocolate frogs and butter beer.  

Halloween Fun--It Is More Than Just One Day!

 After our ward Fall Festival, we began the run of Halloween related events.

We attended the Ballard Halloween Bash where they had this amazing Halloween inspired dishes including Green Mac and Cheese and pumpkin empanadas which were amazing.

On Saturday, we headed to Founders PArk for the Syracuse Pumpkin Walk which was crazy busy but fun.  Jessica, Elessia and the kids joined us but apparently I didn't get a group shot.

The Syracuse Band playing The Monster Mash

Love the polka dot pumpkin

There were about 1000 craved pumpkins plus lots of decorations around the park and lots and lots of people and cars.

Jena had the following Halloween Gatherings:

    Monday, Oct. 27-- Stake YSA Dance in Morgan  (she got home at 11 pm with the biggest smile on her face

    Tuesday, Oct, 28-  at dance  (We provided a Halloween Bingo Gae and prizes)

    Wednesday, Oct.  29--at Institute--no costume but she took treats to share

    Friday, October 31-- At RISE--an all-day party

                                        Then Chili and Scones--the Hall tradition with trick or treating

Jena likes Halloween and it is a good thing because she had a lot of it this past week.

Trick n treating with the grandkids

The Penko Game at the Reinhardts..

Jena said it was too hard to walk in the skirt which
inspired her whole costume this year, but she liked
being a cowgirl.

Abby Pessetto Frazier
 with Ellie and Jena

Checking out something funny on Jessica's phone....you can't really see her in the middle of the kids.

And Grandma Holly's (Hall) witch is back on display!