Joe and Julia: October 2014

Friday, October 10, 2014

Feeding the Ducks

Here's a quick peek at one of Ezra's favorite pastimes, feeding the ducks. AKA watching the ducks while snacking on the food we brought for them.

He sure loves those ducks. Whenever we go outside he starts saying "duh-duh!" Okay, okay, I know it is pretty similar to "dada" which consists of most of his language right now, but I'll take it! Isn't he a cutie? Down below is a blast from the past. I used to think this was hilarious... okay, I'll admit it... I still do. It's been too long Strongbad, too too long.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

October 2014 General Conference

Conference was wonderful. So wonderful, that I wanted to share a few of my favorite quotes and talks from it. What was your favorite part of conference?

Have the husks been removed? Drive on. Elder Christofferson #ldsconf #lds #mormon #insidejoke October 2014 LDS General Conference Quotes | Pictures

"May we always remember whose disciples we are and which way we face." Elder Lynn G. Robbins #ldsconf

#ldsconf Elder Robbins quote from October 2014 #LDS General Conference

Remember that "Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ—just like the Master—will be firm in the truth." –Elder Dallin H. Oaks http://pinterest.com/pin/24066179231078616 from his Oct. 2014 http://facebook.com/223271487682878 message http://lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/loving-others-and-living-with-differences #LDSconf; #ElderOaks; #JesusChrist

We need not just one flash of light and comfort, but we need the continuing blessing of communication with God. Henry B Eyring

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Apples, Sushi, & A Giant Red Wagon

A few weeks back we were thrilled when our sister, Elise, came to visit us! It was a wonderful weekend. Here are a few of the highlights:

Watching Ezra and Elise get reacquainted. He went from all scowls to all smiles.
Nerding out while playing Mages. It was so much fun and I'm hooked, but alas, Elise is the master mage. I will need to invest in my own copy of the game!
Going to all of our favorite places around Spokane, including Gonzaga Law Campus, Riverfront Park, and Manito Park.
Going somewhere new, Greenbluff, to pick apples and asian pears and partake of the scrumptious pumpkin doughnuts and apple cider. ((Our apples have now been consumed in the form of an amazing homemade apple pie, and I have it on good authority that Elise made hers into an unbelievably good looking french toast bake. YUM! I am going to have to go pick some more apples just so I can make that!))
SUSHI! I can't emphasis my love for sushi.com enough. I dream of tako yaki...
With our three heads combined, inventing an asian pear turkey bacon pizza. It was surprisingly good.
Simply getting to see and be around Elise! We do not get to see her enough!