{Weekend Update}

This weekend:
Travis began the huge chore of cleaning out
our cold storage room.

I'm thinking that alone will send him to heaven one day.
Cause it's a big job.
And I have no desire to do it.

I ran the turkey trot 10k in the ice and snow,
and decided to spend the rest of the day laying
around in my pj's.
I decided that I earned it and savored every second.

The ladies:Put on their snow gear.
A lot.

First on Friday, when they made the
first snowmen of the year, and spent
hours rolling the biggest snowballs they could
around the house.

And making snow angels.

And then Saturday they got the sled out
and cruised down the hill in our backyard.
Those girls were flying!

And all snow days should include hot cocoa.
It's pure fact.

Here's to many more beautiful snowy weekends!
I do not hate being snowed in.

{Playing Hooky}

This past week Travis had to work in Savannah, Ga.
and I was pouting a little because I
really, really wanted to go.

I was able to go with him last year,
and I fell in love.
I was unbearably jealous.

So I decided to drag my mom into taking a
day off work, and took the girls to play hooky
for the day.

It's my opinion that all daughters
should have a night in a hotel,
with delicious food,
and lots of shopping with their moms
at least once a year.

Who's with me?

Here's my mom and the ladies.
Cause who doesn't whip out their camera at
the Cheesecake Factory?

We do.
I love these girls.
I can't say how grateful I am
to be their mom.
I'm kinda lucky.
Really.

We were pretty excited
to run into Santa in the mall.
And since I'm too cheap to buy the $30
picture, an after shot will have to do.

The ladies are crossing their fingers they will
get what they want....

{First Dam Run}

Remember back in January I wrote this post?
Well, the rumor is true---writing something down
really does guilt you into accomplishing your to-do lists.

Saturday I ran the First Dam 10k with some of
my favorite girl friends.

From L to R
Kristin, Mindi, Heather, Moi, Becky, Courtney, and Candace.
Love these girls!

I was so happy to see these
bright coats waiting at the finish line.
They were cheering me on and pretty excited to see
me cross. Sienna said I came in second....
Totally not true.

Not even close, but gosh I love her!
Trav stopped at Kneaders on the way and
picked up Cinnamon Rolls for all of us.
Have I mentioned how awesome my husband is?
Just-so-awesome.
I ate every single bite for dinner.
I earned it, right?

{Halloween Goodness}

Each year my mom throws a little pumpkin carving
party for the kids. They love it, and the men pretend
to hate it while being utterly competitive and breaking
out special drills and tools to make it perfect.

It's always fun to watch.

Here's Adyson gearing up to carve, with
a little help from Gpa.

And Roo. So excited!

They turned out really great!

On Halloween the ladies had
a parade at their school. We moms wait outside
for a good half hour watching for our kids
and picturing them being excited to see us....

but Adyson pretty much snubbed me.
She looked my way, smiled-and ran past
as fast as she could.
Stinker.

Sienna at least gave me a quick smile.Before Trick or Treating I wanted to get
a cute shot of them together.

My kids should really work on their posing.
(Total Sarcasm)

We always love seeing what Amy comes up with
for Simon and Lucy. This year Simon was
a boy turning into a werewolf. Pretty fabulous!

I sure love Halloween and am a bit
sod it's over...but bring on the Holidays!

{Pumpkin Walk, Ward Carnival, Crazy Hair Day}

The other day Sienna's class went to the pumpkin

walk on a field trip and I was able to go along.

Adyson went that weekend with friend and told

Sienna how fun it was, so she was very excite to go!

She was in awe of all the displays,
especially liking the Sunny Patch and Tangled,
and Angry birds. Naturally.

It was so much fun spending the day with
my little Roo. I've adored spending
half the day with her before she goes to school
and hope this year crawls by because I don't
want it to end!Tuesday we had our annual ward carnival.
The ladies love it because it's their first chance
to unveil their costumes.
This year we have
An angel...
and a Devil.
Let it be known that each of my kids
is really half and half...but this will do.

Sienna felt awfully pretty, and was awfully sparkly.

Adyson was feeling very cute, and spunky.

Can you tell?

The carnival was fabulous.
They had usual donut on a string.And pumpkin decorating.

We had a great night and can't wait
for the actual Holiday to come!

Today was Crazy hair day at school.
We went big.
And crazy.

The pictures just don't do it justice.
It was huge!

I just love these ladies of mine!

{Unloading the Camera}

Okay...
the mojo is still missing,
but I will blog

mojoless, just so i can catch up!

I unloaded the camera and here are a few things I found.

An apology note from Adyson to a friend.
I had to take a picture of it when it happened
because I died laughing at the way she spelled
idiot.
We can't help but say
'idiet' now.
Oh it's cute stuff.
Try not to be
'really big idiet's' if you can.

Last weekend we went to the Kidman's
house to celebrate Larry and Ron's B-days.
The kids had a blast decorating Halloween Cookies
with Grandma.
Sugar anyone?
We were able to have Rheagen over
for a bit the other night.
The girls fought over her for a good
chunk of the time!
Nothing better then a picnic with cousins.And this weekend we have been excited for
for quite a while.
Kutter's baptism, which meant a
whole weekend in Mountain Home.
The ladies couldn't sleep for days
in anticipation.
They were sooo excited!

First stop, out to dinner to
celebrate Kutter and Heather's Birthdays.
Fun was had by all.

These two still are inseparable.
They didn't leave each others sides.

And neither did these ladies.
Hams, they are. Hams.

Tray, sure love that kid.

And Breje, beautiful as ever.

I adore her.

Heather and I.
Yes, one of us needs a bang trim....
Hint: it's me.Don't be jealous of the hot couple.
We can't help it.Part of the thrill of going to the Wolfleys house
(also known as the farm),
is the animals and the motorbikes.
Poor Jody gets hounded by the girls
constantly for rides.

Ens and Ellie.
Best of friends.Saturday was spent preparing for the main event.
Aren't they beautiful all dressed up?

And the man of the hour.

He's about the most handsome little person I know.
And his baptism was beautiful.
We are so happy for him, and proud of him.

What a great kid he is!

My mom makes a special book for
the kids on their baptism.
Here are the kids admiring Kutters.
Adyson can't wait till she gets hers!Then it was home for more playing,
which naturally included dressing up as
cheerleaders. It was a great weekend
and we are so happy to have had a little family time!
We sure missed Cody and Amy and their kids though!
Next time...

PS, if you don't read the C blog, Trav is having scan on Thursday.
Cross your fingers for us?

Mojo.

My Goodness life is busy!

To those of you inquiring why I've

lacked in the blogging department...

we are fine.

I've just lost my mojo.

Anyone care to find it for me?
Let's cross our fingers that I will
find it....