Happy Halloween!

Halloween was a bit crazy this year. Our ward planned a chili cook off and trunk or treat on Halloween. Max and Hunter really wanted to trick or treat in the old neighborhood with their friends and Hayden and Maddi both had separate plans. We had a brief stint at the ward party and then headed over to Stillwater Greens where we caught up with the younger group of trick or treaters and had fun knocking on a few doors with them. Halli loved it!!! way more than I thought she would. We have more candy than anyone should ever be allowed to have.

Hunter's Soccer

Hunter had a winning soccer season this fall. He enjoyed playing with Bradley and Tyler on his team as well as other friends. He was also lucky to have two great coaches who made the season a lot of fun! Here are a few pictures of him at one of his games at Wilson Playfield.

Meridian Fall Festival

Meridian had a fall festival and we attended. They had this photo opportunity at the front of the festival and somehow they are the only pictures I took besides the one right before of Halli and Mckay in their Halloween attire. It was fun for the kids.

Bethany's Birthday

I had a great birthday this year thanks to my friends. Rebecca called and invited me to come over for lunch--the morning of my birthday she said she needed to change plans a little and to come over a little early and without makeup. I said ok and wondered what was going on. A few weeks previous I had hosted a Mary Kay party so my first thoughts were -- she is getting me back and we are having a Mary Kay "Glamour Makeover" which is what they want you to schedule after the first class. It wasn't! She and all of my friends had pitched in and sent me down to the Butterfly Salon & Spa for a facial. It was wonderful and then later that night we all got together at Tia's and had a yummy desert prepared by Kelly. Angie is noticably absent in the photo but she was at the hospital having a baby so she is excused. It was a great day --thank you, thank you, thank you! I am blessed to have such wonderful friends!

Kimberly's vinyl lettering

Kimberly this is for you but I think I can do better. This gives you a bit of an idea but I will try again.

Jamba Juice

Maddi, Halli and Mckay enjoying some frozen fruity fun!

Rich's Birthday!

I decided to take Rich out to breakfast for his birthday because it was late arrival and early release for the kids which makes for a crazy day--Hayden missed the bus so we had to rush home from breakfast which was a bust because what I recommended Rich order he didn't like and all my topics of conversation were awful but the day did get better and thanks to Rebecca for picking up the ice cream cake which was very yummy and ended the day on a high note.

The First Day of School

Maddi and Greta on the first day of school. Liz gave Maddi a ride to school. Max and Hunter also on the first day of school. And finally Mckay on his first day of Preschool.

Hayden's 15th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Hayden! I took him shopping and he picked out some clothes from Pac Sun and a long board from Journey's. Wow 15 where does the time go?!

More Lake Chelan

Here are Hayden and Maddi enjoying our camping trip despite being the oldest kids in our group. Doesn't Hayden look happy?!

Lake Chelan

Here are a few pictures from our Lake Chelan Camping Trip. We had a lot of fun and are looking forward to doing it again next year!

Backyard Summer Fun

Here are the kids in the backyard enjoying our pool. Since we didn't end up with a playset or trampoline this summer I picked up a pool at the local Walgreens and I think the kids really enjoyed swimming in it. Mckay asked Maddi to make him a dinosaur --hence the towel wrapped head. He thought it was great and the other kids had a good laugh.

Tagged continued

Here are my favorite shoes. The first pair I have worn a ton this summer--I bought them two summers ago and didn't really wear them much until this year --who knew? The second pair are my coach shoes that I got for what I consider a steal --which doesn't rival Angie's but I got $200.00 shoes for $29.00. The third pair I wore this morning after too long of a break from the gym and I hope to be more consistent.

Self portrait--I did shower and even tried to do my hair but the pony tail could not be avoided.

My favorite room.

The Kids playing nicely. It helps to have a non-sibling referee.

Rich working. I think.

Tagged

Ok so I have been tagged and I am probably posting these pictures out of order. Here is my kitchen sink, my refrigerator, my toilet, my closet and my laundry room.