And then it was Family Picture Time!

Lucky for us, Aidan's best friend at school has an incredibly talented mom.... And she was willing to squeeze us in AND our family adores her. Which means, "mean mommy" didn't have to threaten no Christmas presents in the event of non-smiling (kids) and no threats of sleeping on the couch if non-smiling (Ryan). And even though we literally went from soccer game to pictures, I'd say they turned out pretty great!

I told Gina that this picture completely captured our family. Morgan and I laughing hard at who knows what, Aidan looking at us like we've lost our minds and Ryan playing with his wedding ring, thinking, "Who are these weirdos?"

I love, love, love this. This is so Aidan and Morgan. Such a sweet little friendship they have (most days).

Be still, my heart. My baby boy, not looking very baby.

And 14 year old Morgan, fresh off the soccer field. This girl, someday, I'm going to be just like her.

Still laughing, 19 years later. 19 years, gulp! 

Is there a picture anywhere that does this kid anymore justice?

Once again, captured us! 

Grateful for these people. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get so lucky to live this kind of life. 16 year old Sarah would be proud.... 

And that's a wrap October!

And thank God. October was bonkers. Lots of fun, but so much going on! 

 Morgan and I travelled to Seattle to attend my grandfather's funeral. A wonderful celebration of life and so great to see family and friends... So wonderful in fact, the pictures are limited. But I did enjoy lots of lovely lake views from family homes! 

 And our budding photog looks some great pics of Mike Reindeer aka Mount Rainier. 

 And then it was time for the hippy and Kiss band member (Luke) to hit Boo Bash at school! 

 And then it was off to LA for a Spartan Race.  I know, what was I thinking?? But fun was had, cocktails were drank and I didn't break a bone, win! 

 Champagne breakfast of champions... 

 And a super romantic pre-race picnic. 

 Before swimming through mud, climbing walls and doing all sorts of weird things in the name of fun? Exercise? I don't know. But it was a great race, completely out of my comfort zone and with these girls, I'd easily do it all again! 

 A little dirty post race. 

 Back to pre-race. 

 So fresh and so clean.

 Photos out of order, but whatev. This is the look of happiness the mud portion of our weekend is over!  Followed by a drink at Chateau Marmont and some good eats on the Sunset Strip. We are practically local West Hollywoodans. 

 Back to post race.

 Feeling very Mad Max-ian at this point. The amount of dirt, oy! I trained to do a lot of burpees, but in the mud? And dust? And on inclines? Oh no I didn't.

 Before 1,342nd trip to CVS. I seriously am not exaggerating. But we had a dr. on board, so we had all medical bases covered-ish

 And then back to Boise. To spend some time with the world's first Hu-og. Half human, half dog.

 Some may say this little hippy is too old to trick to treat. Apparently, they haven't seen the loot this kid scored. Seriously, I'll be eating candy all day, everyday for a while. Thank you Hippy.

And our other hippy decided that a Kiss band of three just won't cut it. So Aidan switched gears and here he is.... His loot wasn't as great, but we forgive him. 

(Luke, Aidan, Ivan, Cohen).