Happy Halloween

Thing 1 and Thing 2 had fun dressing up this year! We loved having cousins down to play with. Spent the day at the school carnival and the evening loading up the bags with candy! Can't wait to turn some of the candy into the dentist for some cash! Now...onto Thanksgiving!

Witches' Tea

Had a lot of fun with some friends at a gathering of witches.

Rock Climbing

John and the girls have enjoyed a few days out among the rocks with some good friends. It is a great time of year to be outdoors and appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.

Swiss Days

John has caught the family history work bug.

Ever since grandpa Stucki died he has spent a lot of time researching the Stucki side of the family which helped settle Santa Clara. What better way to see it first hand than to attend Swiss Days. It was a fun day walking through the old town and seeing pictures at the City Hall of the pioneers.

Sarah's conference weekend.

Keeping in tradition, Sarah and John headed north for Conference Weekend now that Sarah is 8. They started at the BYU game Friday night with Brooklyn and Tim, spent time with new cousin Ethan, and attended the Sunday AM session of conference. They sat 12 rows back on the side that everyone walks in from. Sarah told me that President Monson waved at her on his way out. What a special memory!

My 10 year old!

Double digits...wow! Breakfast in bed, lunch at Red Robin with G.G. whom she shares a birthday with, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with a friend, and a very fun night with family!

Ali is a helper, a laugher, a dancer, a good friend, and a daughter that is getting too old for her mother! Thanks for being such a wonderful person Ali. We love you!

Family time.

Grandpa Stucki died Sunday, August 30th.

Santa Clara Cemetery Sept, 4th.

Grandpa's funeral was the first time that all 14 grandchildren had been together. It was a very beautiful service and a wonderful day to be gathered with extended family. Grandpa was a kind man who always took an interest in others' lives and was thoughtful in writing letters. You could always count on getting a birthday letter with $5. 'By golly' we will miss him!

Sarah is baptized Sept. 5th. It was an exciting day for her and so many people were there to support her and show their love. We are so proud of the decision she made to
follow Jesus Christ.

Surrounded by all of John's immediate family! What a lucky girl!