October

October has kind of become one of my favorite months. Fall, halloween, pumpkin eeeeeverything. I'm super basic and I've come to terms with it. This month was great and wonderful and we did some stuff. See below.

We tried a new hike in Millcreek Canyon and quickly realized just how out of shape we both are. We all took a nap when we got home which never ever happens and it was great.

My parents came up for the day and we had a picnic at Silver Lake. We've been trying to show them more parts of Salt Lake than just the inside of our apartment and the inside of a restaurant. So far so good!

We went to a pumpkin patch and corn maze in West Jordan. I want to do all the holiday and seasonal things with Norah. ALL. OF. THEM. (also, having a kid is a great excuse to skip any of the scary Halloween stuff which is decidedly not my thing.)

I decided to embark on a trip to Boise with Norah. We spent the first night in Malad (grandparent cuddles for Norah!) and then carried on the rest of the way. Norah, as always, was a road trip champion. I realized I didn't know how to use the bathroom and hold a toddler. We got to spend a few days with Hailey and her kiddos and it was super great! I took like three pictures, Norah enjoyed playing with her friends, and I got to eat a lot of cookies. Overall I would deem the trip a success!

Norah had a couple rough teething days so I got to stay home and cuddle with her. It was sad for her, but kind of nice for me.

We bought a new bed frame! We've been sleeping on half a deconstructed bunk bed for 3 years, so we're both pretty stoked for an upgrade.

My family has a lot of birthdays in the October-November area, so we went down to Malad for a big combined birthday party. Norah wore overalls, so the event was a success.

Brian had to work Halloween night, so we met up with some friends at Tracey Aviary during the day. Half price admission if you wore a costume! That night Norah and I hung out with the Archuletas. Ashley made us delicious dinner in a pumpkin and Ray tried to hand out vegetables to the trick or treaters. Solid night.

Don't let this pretty picture fool you. This hike nearly made both of us collapse.

Nutella Thief.

Cuddly teething baby.

Our official mattress tester.

Silver Lake!

Dinner dancing.

Pumpkin patch in Boise.

Two cuties.

An important work project. 

Norah's daycare had a Halloween party, so she got to bust out this hand me down costume.

Dinner guests.

Helping Gramma Jamma.

Happy Halloween from the Belchers!

Norah got a sticker from the check-out lady. It pleased her.