We are back...

We made it safe and sound back to Chicago and I am thrilled to be back in our apartment. The picture above is the view from our window. I'm glad we didn't come back straight into winter, but the fall is quite chilly compared to our hot summer.

I had a terrible sore throat and fever last week, so I wasn't able to do much, but we did manage to go into Aon to visit old friends and also went to Molly's Cupcakes in Lincoln Park with some friends while the boys went to the Priesthood Session. Yum! Rachel didn't get a bite of the cupcake - we'll start with rice cereal first (this adventure will happen in two weeks)...

Here's a quick recap of what we've been up to in September (in backwards order) -

Rachel did great on the plane ride to Chicago - plane ride #6! Good girl! We were pretty sad to say goodbye to family, but she was excited to see her new room. It took a few days (still taking a few more days) to put together, but she is pleased with what she's seen. It's so fun to see her reaction to things like her crib set and mobile - she smiles and giggles and is so happy.

When we got to Utah, we froze. After being in 100+ weather for almost all of her life so far, 65 degrees felt freezing, but we were prepared...

The best part of Utah is both sets of grandmas & grandpas and cousins! She loved to watch them play and we even managed to get them all in a picture (Mason, Cannon holding Rachel, and Kennedy). Cute kids.
We stayed at Brandon's parents for half the time and my parents for half the time. We seemed to be always on the go, but she was as trooper.

Here are some classic Rachel faces...

"I didn't do it."

"Huh?"

"This is the best day ever!"

Brandon got to go to two BYU football games while we were there and Rachel and I even went over for the tailgate party. The Camp Family always does a fantastic tailgate party - seriously, you can't even compete with this.

"Go Cougars!"

We had so much fun in Utah! Thanks to everyone for giving us a place to stay and letting us eat all your food! We miss you so much.

Being in Arizona was a great adventure and thanks to Brandon who worked so hard! We went into his office to visit him one day - here's a picture of daddy & daughter.

I loved having my college roommates down in AZ! We got together one last time before I left. The first picture is of Natalie and I (ignore the fact that Rach is really ticked) and the second is of Kasey (new baby, Cole) and Sarah. They are the best! Miss you, girls!