SKATING

We had the opportunity to go skating twice this week, one as a ward activity and the second with some friends for a fun Friday night activity. The night with the ward I figured I would just help the kids since Mike wasn't able to make it. Well after about five minutes and trying to keep up with the kids I gave in and put on a pair of skates. OK before you all worry or start to laugh I did pretty good. I ha vent been on a pair of skates for over 20 years. When I was younger I would go to this same skating rink all of the time. Well it is just like riding a bike. It only took a few minutes and I was back into the grove of things. (so I thought). When we went on Friday Mike said to me that he was just going to ride the scooter. I told him no way you are getting on a pair of skates. Well he opted for the roller blades and he did well. Rachael hung out on the scooter, the time before she got several blisters and wasn't about to put skates on again. Addie and Bri did great, the first night they put roller skates on and then the second time we went they got roller blades, the blades seem to be a little easier. If you haven't skated or bladed in a while what a workout. You have to try it.

It's Autumn Time

This is one of my most favorite times of the year. I just couldn't help but take lots of pictures of all the beautiful leaves. I did this for those of you who don't live in Utah anymore (Erica and Kim) and don't get the chance to see the beautiful mountains and leaves. Enjoy!!!

Family Photo

We ventured out today to get a family photo. It has been four years since we had our last family picture taken (that wasnt at a wedding). We have a good friend in the ward that is a photographer and she took them for us. We went up to Vivian Park up Provo Canyon. Here is how Mike felt about doing family picutres.

Mike was a good sport. He delt with a couple of girls (Addie and Brianna) who dont like bugs and cant stand to get dirty.
In this picture, you can see all of us looking down. We just found ourselves in the middle of an aunt pile. OUCH!!! Thanks Mike for being such a good sport.

Rachael turns 6

I cant believe that my baby is now 6 years old. Rachael wanted to know the exact time that she would be 6 so I told her that it was at 10:29 in the morning. So she kept watching the clock and ever few minutes she would say OK is it time yet, I would tell her that she had 5 more minutes and this went on until it was time. Well once the clock turned to 10:29 she started to scream "Yea I am finally 6" she then came into the bathroom and said "look now I am taller" if only it worked out that way. She had her special day at school and that was fun for her.

We had a little family party, Dave and Jessica came over for a minute. Rachael had her special day at school I was able to go with her and share some "FAVORITES of Rachael's".

Then on Friday we had a small little friends party for her.

They had a fun time making door hangers, we wrote their names on them and then they glued buttons and bows on them. What a fun time she had. Happy Birthday Rach we love you.

CARNIVAL

Many of you know that I have been up to my eyes in Carnival stuff. I have been in charge of our Elementary carnival this year. Well it is finally over, kind of a bitter sweet. I am glad to have this project behind me but I also enjoyed every minute of it. This year we hired a company Fun Services. They brought all of the games and the rides all I had to do was the food and volunteers (pretty easy). Well it was a huge success. Everyone had a great time. As I was walking around checking on everyone I would hear the kids say "this is the best carnival we have every had". What a compliment to me and the group of women who put it on. This wasn't all my doing, I did have help from several wonderful women. I do have a very funny picture of myself and my friend Dani, we were making cotton candy but I have yet to bribe her enough to send it to me. I will post it later when I get it.

To my wonderful husband

I just want to put in a little plug for my sweet husband. Today is our 14 year Anniversary. Wow 14 years already. It seems like it was just yesterday that Mike had forgotten our marriage certificate :) We were talking to night at dinner how time has just flown by. We don't feel like we have been married for 14 years. We have been through a lot in 14 years both good and bad. I must say that of course I am thankful for the good, but also for the bad. They have made our marriage much stronger and our love for one another stronger. I am so glad that he chose me to be his eternal companion. This way definitely a match made in heaven. I am thankful to Mike everyday for the sacrifices that he makes for me and our beautiful girls. He is not only an amazing husband but and amazing father as well. Thank you for 14 wonderful years, and here's to 14 + more. I love you always

Update on Rachael

Thank you to all of you for showing your concern for our little Rach. She is doing much better right now. The Doctors seem to think that it was just some swollen nodes on her intestines. We did have another scare and the next step was to give her an IV and do a CT Scan. No thanks. We just kept a eye on her and she has seemed to recover just fine. I tell ya there is nothing worse then having a child in pain and knowing that there is nothing that you can do for them. No amount of rubbing, or medicine would take that pain away. We are doing much better.