Looking into Autumn

Russ and I have enjoyed the fresh fruit stands and the many farmer's markets off the side of the road. We went to Herriman's first annual farmer's market today and bought fresh squash, tomatoes, peaches, corn, potatoes, peppers, honey and some preserves. Afterwards, we found a little mexican place that makes breakfast burritos. Ahhh - and they weren't bland! We love exploring this area and finding little gems.

Though it is still a bit premature to say fall is here, we're getting excited for the change of weather. I particularly love the crisp air and the ability to open the windows, airing the house out. I've not experienced autumn in Utah and only hope that it lasts a long, long, LONG time. The winter snows have me a bit gun-shy and I'm not particularly looking forward to living them for months at a time. (At least the locals claim winter never ends. We'll see....)

Tanner is turning 12 October 1. I can't believe it has been 12 years already! I remember bringing him home from Seton Hospital after 3 weeks in NICU so happy he was finally with us. Now, he is in and out of the house slamming doors behind him as he grabs a football, a bat, an airsoft gun, or one of his many other "boy toys". As a mom, it is fun to watch the parade of followers he has with many neighborhood boys and of course, his 3 younger brothers in tow.

We're excited that so many family members are coming to visit us next month. Actually, Grandma Curry comes on the 28th of this month with Granny and Bampa Johnson following in early October. Robby and Paula with their children will be flying out the middle of the month and are staying for a little over a week. The kids are thrilled to have the opportunity to see some of these cousins and grandparents again. We are sad the rest of the family can't come but understand finances. Still, I don't know how Tanner will react to not having Kristin around for one of his birthdays. It will be different for certain!