Friday, November 14, 2008

Ryker 3 months old

Ryker hit the 3 month mark on November 8th and what a cutie. He always knows how to make us all smile. What joy he brings to our family.








Monday, November 10, 2008

Let it snow and snow and snow!

Kenzie just couldn't believe her eyes when she woke up last week and there was about 5 inches of snow on the ground. All morning she asked to go and play in it and finally I just let her. She played for about 30 min. and then got cold and came in. Oh what fun!







Happy Halloween!

I know Halloween was over a week ago, but I just had to share these pictures. We had a lot of fun and it was the first time our whole family dressed up together, even the dog. Enjoy!


Ceasar and Cleopatra, a rockin witch, a little monkey, a prisoner(so appropriate for our dog, Max), a sweet angel and a sassy kitty


What a cute monkey!





Papa and Nana came by for a visit.

Papa scared all the kids with his spooky mask, but they still love him.


Way too much candy!

Maddie and Karlie were BFF witches

My crazy friends and I at the kids Halloween parade.



Ben even got into the spirit of Halloween.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Witches Night Out

This year we decided to go to Witches Night Out at Gardner Village. It was so much fun! We dressed up like witches, some more then others, and had a great time. It is so fun to see all of the women and a few men get really into it. After enjoying the festivities a bit we did some shopping at the little unique shops, then headed home. What a fun night!

We just had to have a picture with these ladies
(it took them 4 hours to look this way)



Me, Karen, Jen and Heather
Witchy Women!




Sunday, October 19, 2008

30 years old! Wow!

On October 16th I turned 30. Now, I was not going to blog about this, but this is kind of a journal for me and 30 is a huge milestone. So here we go. It really was a great day. My husband being the romantic that he is decided to spoil me. The morning of the 16th he sent me to a spa for a massage, facial and pedicure. He took over the kids and house, including Ryker, so that I would not worry at all. Of course I still called every hour, I know I'm a spaz. Anyway, when I got home he had Kelle take the girls and he was getting ready to leave with Ryker. I was a little shocked, you would think that after being with the kids all day he would be ready to run. Well when I walked into the bathroom to shower there was a note on the mirror. It read something like,"be ready and in the car at 5pm." So at 5 I went to the car where another note waited on the window. From there I was taken on a really fun treasure hunt. It took me to all the places I hung out as a teen. From my high school to my church to the place I used to work (outback steakhouse) and then some. Sometimes I was to ask for someone and sometimes balloons marked the spot, but at each place there was a clue, a gift and a red rose. I finally reached the end of my journey with this little note attached,"You're almost at the end of your fun quest for treasure, I hope you have found it a delight and a pleasure. Your journey is so close to being called complete, just one more stop to go before we hook up to eat. Go to the place where cool parents live and interior decoration is without flaw, and where they have adopted me as a super-cool son-in-law. They have Ryker so feed him if you need to, it's part of the deal, but meet me at 7 at Asian Star for you delicious birthday meal. I will be waiting for you there, I can't wait for us to meet, when you get there just ask Gary for your table and seat." There is more to the note and for my eyes only. Anyway, I went to Asian Star and he was there with 6 more red rose to add to the 6 I had received. It was an amazing day. I am so lucky to have such a great husband. I really don't know how he does it. I just love him!
I have had a lot of people ask, so how does it feel to be 30? It really feels great. I have accomplished so much in my last 30 years. I really don't regret anything and I feel truly blessed to be where I am. I have 4 beautiful kids and an awesome husband and really that is what matters most in life. I feel like I have learned a lot and I also have a lot to learn. There is more that I would like to accomplish in my life and I will in time. My goal this year is to slow down and have fun with my family. I think sometimes we get caught up in our day to day grind that we forget to enjoy life and those around us. Hopefully I can accomplish this goal. Here are few pics from my Birthday.



Dinner with the family to celebrate mine and Gabe's Birthday



My darling kids! My accomplishments!

Go UTES!

Rich has been getting tickets to the U of U games and taking one of the girls each time, since I can't go with Ryker. The last game was Macie's turn and apparently it was the best game in like 25 years. They rushed the field and had a really great daddy/daughter date. This time was Maddie's turn. She was so excited and just couldn't wait. The Utes ended up winning and they also got to rush the field. Next time it will be Mackenzie's turn, maybe. A 3 year old at a 3 hour football game might not go over well, we'll see.