On Friday afternoon, Tressa and I, packed up all our kids and drove up to Bridal Veil Falls to meet Becca & Brandon, my parents and my Grandpa for a Fall picnic. This picture of “T” cracks me up! She was super excited about the special Halloween edition sodas. They really were pretty cute and tasty too. SPOOOOKIWI!
After our picnic, we hiked up to the Falls. Here is a quick picture of my parents in front of the waterfall…
The kids had fun gathering leaves, climbing trees and running down the paths. (Mae Mae in the tree)
Next, we piled back into our cars and drove up to Cascade Springs for more hiking and playing. (The Foof “reading” the signs along the trail)
Becca and Brandon snuggling on the bridge…
While out, I took a few pictures of Tressa’s kids:
HOORAY FOR A FUN FALL DAY!!!
Can I just say how much I love living 1 mile away from Tressa and her family?!? Tressa and I haven’t lived near each other since we both lived at home 15 years ago. And, hmm…well, we’ll just put it this way; we didn’t always get along when we were growing up. But, we are making up for it now! It is so nice just having someone there. I think moving away from family and being alone, even though it was only for 6 months, helps me treasure and appreciate having family again. When I lived in Idaho, when I would talk to people at church, sometimes I felt like I was sending out that needy vibe. You know what I am talking about, right? It was not my favorite feeling. So, when we moved to Utah and found a house 2 minutes from Tressa’s house, it was an answer to prayers for me. Through that experience, I came to understand something about myself. I realized that I need people. I am a person that craves social interaction. I don’t need a million friends. I don’t have to or even want to do something with people every day. But, I do need to have one or two people. People who I can count on, laugh with…just be myself with. Once I have that, I don’t feel needy anymore. Then, I can go out and befriend people, but not feel desperate for friendship and companionship, because I feel safe and secure. I guess that is just an insecurity I have. But, I am really thankful to live near Tressa and her family, to have the security of family and to have that “home” feeling again. I never would have guessed that Utah would be “home,” but am really happy that it is!
Another Halloween picture…. This is my cute niece, Maylee. Tressa made her entire costume (except the tights of course). Check out those black velvet witch shoes and pettiskirt – all handmade! I’m telling you. My sisters are incredibly talented!
