Caramel Apples

We love the fun apples from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. When we were invited to a Halloween party and asked to bring a treat, we thought we would try our hand at making some. Let's just say I appreciate the beautiful apples in store window a lot more now. It's harder than it looks! We melted the little caramel squares, but next time I think we will try and make our own caramel. I think the store bought caramels are too soft - a lot of the caramel and toppings slid down the apples. We actually sanded all the apples to begin with so the caramel would stick better. Aaron was the mastermind behind most of them and he did a great job! They were pretty yummy as well.




Even though some of them didn't turn out exactly liked we planned, I think they were a hit!

Halloween pictures

We had a fun Halloween this year. Because it was on a Sunday, we got to participate in a fun Church party and do a "trunk or treat" around the parking lot. We had a little Alice in Wonderland (classic style).

A policeman

A medieval "lady" (not a princess...)

And a Satyr (half goat/half man) - specifically Grover from the Percy Jackson series

The kids had a lot of fun playing games and getting some candy. It was a fun celebration!

Josh's Birthday and Baptism

Our sweet little Josh turned 8 this year. He has been wanting a skateboard since Christmas eve (when he told me that's what he wanted for Christmas). He was very excited when he found out that was what was in the big box.



He's gotten pretty good at it! I'll have to take some pictures of him cruising around the back patio. Even though he wants to ride it to school, I'm not ready for that yet :)

He wanted a Spongebob cake - which was pretty easy because he went and found one of his toys to put on top.



A couple of weeks later he got to get baptized by his Father. I did bring the camera but when I started to take pictures I realized that the battery was still at home in the charger. The cell phone had to do....

Josh and Aaron


The kids


Josh and his Grandparents


The whole family


We are so proud of Josh for making the choice to be baptized!