In December

We took an airplane to Utah,

played with Chasity, Charlie, Carson and Caleb

Said "goodbye" to William who will be in Uruguay for the next 2 years serving an LDS mission,

We spent about a week in Utah and barely took any pictures. I guess we were just having to much fun. While we were there we also got to visit friends and family in Logan, see Lacee's new house, play games with Tim and Emma, jam out on Rock Band, and eat at Tempanyaki!

Back in STL we went to the Garden to check out all the Christmas decorations they display

The train show was awesome

We also went to the zoo to check out the "Wildlights"

Afterwards we went to the skating rink in Forest Park

This was our first Christmas away from Family, it was very laid back. We slept in until 9, opened stockings, had breakfast and then opened our presents. We invited another little family over for dinner and had a great time.

For New Years we got together at Doug and Lisa's, we ate dinner, chatted and played the Wii. At mid-night we went outside and banged pots and pans with wooden spoons (well the girls did).

It was strange to be away from family for the holiday's but I am super grateful we have made some friends here who are willing to fill in!

Oh yeah

I also made these for our ward Thanksgiving party:

In November:

I turned 25!

I was able to go trough the Temple. My mom, Grandma and Grandpa Roper and Lacee were able to come out

I also had some great friends and ward members who were there as well

I got to play at the City Museum with Lacee

we ran,

fell,

climbed,

went down slides,

posed for pictures, and much more!

I also got to take her to the Arch.

Benjamin and I went hiking with Doug and Lisa

Hawn State Park is beautiful!

Piper ran off and tried to get lost!

..but Benjamin found her following her nose!

In October:

We smiled,

relaxed,

went to the pumpkin patch,

got some pumpkins,

and carved them with friends