Me and Mom at Red Cliffs

Mom took me to Red Cliffs a little while ago.  I love it there - it is one of my favorite places ever!
We had a fun time and there was so much to do:

Catching critters

exploring caves

climbing rocks

playing in the dirt



After a while, I got tired of posing for pictures

It didn't take me long to feel happy again :)  Thanks for taking me to Red Cliffs, Mom  - I hope we get to go again really soon!





Some New Pics

It's been three and a half years since our last "official" family photo; you know, the one you blow up and hang on the wall.  It's amazing what a few years will do - Mathison was just a baby, Jefferson looked like a little kid, and Krissia had yet to grow into her "adult" self.  Last Sunday, we drove halfway up Kolob mountain to where the fields of wild rye grow and had a REALLY quick photo session (the light was fading fast).  It's amazing what you can do in a short amount of time, and I'm really pleased with how they turned out!

I don't have the family photos yet, but during the shoot I was able to take a few pics of the younger boys, as well as a shot of DEl and I:

September Recap

Wow, it's time for some major catching up!

We were without internet for almost two weeks at the beginning of September, and I had just started a new job (details below) which is the excuse for my extended absence.  However, my conscience (and a few comments from siblings) finally got the best of me...so I've returned.

Lucky you :)

Anyway, here are a few things the Beatty family has been up to lately:

Jefferson took first place in "swing" at a Las Vegas ballroom competition:





The Beatty "mini" family reunion held at Paulette's house:

Supporting Krissia in various parades:

Watching football games:

Attending a premiere at "Docutah"

Having fun at the town square:

As I mentioned above, Mathison and I started preschool at the end of August.  He is attending Barefoot Montessori Preschool, where I am a "sensorial" teacher in the afternoons.  Working outside the home after so many years has been a hard adjustment for me, but I'm doing this so I am available to help Mathison cope in a more "normal" school setting.  For those of you who don't know, Mathison was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome a few years ago.  Fortunately, he is very high functioning - and very smart - but tends to have problems with sensory overload, anxiety, and a compulsive need for routine.  I am happy to report that he's done fairly well so far, with only a few truly "off" days.

Well, that's about all I can think of to share about our past 6 weeks - cheerio, ta ta, and all that good stuff!