Happy Halloween

from the bride, a motor cross rider that got in an accident, and a red sox baseball player! WooHoo! Fun Night! This was going to be Budds hairstyle but the only person that it would truly scare is grandpa and since he's not here for the scare... whats the point? This is what the bride will look like in 10 years! Beware!!

Just the cutest Nephew ever ever!

Budd hits Washington DC

Not many 9 year old's get the opportunity to visit Washington DC. ???? Budd just took a 5 day trip to DC with his Mimi and Papa. What an adventure!

Beautiful Colorado

Brian and I just took the most amazing trip to Colorado Springs for our anniversary! I wish the pictures could show you the magnificent colors of trees (some almost as red as my hair)! The beautiful blue sky. It was really amazing. DAY 1. We finally had the opportunity to see the movie Fireproof (amazing) DAY 2. Looked at some homes up there (amazing) met up with some friends that moved away from California they were the most gracious host (ThankYOU) DAY 3. Tried to take in all the beauty the city had to offer not nearly enough time cant wait to return!

Happy Anniversary

I couldn't resist! For all of those that have known us forever know the lovely story of our wedding and the sprinklers. I swear these little signs were not up in our hotel room 11 years ago! Were they KO? What a day!

What's NEW this week with Daisy

Star Student of the week getting ready to do her talent of hula hooping! another great talent! Apple day at school!

What's NEW this week with Brody

Hi Shamu! They sat in all the soak sections! Sea World for Brodys "day of fun" special birthday DAY !

What's NEW this week with Budd

great harvest party at school! He got reading glasses!

Brodys hotwheel birthday!

Halloween in California this year!

www.Train4Autism.org

As many of you know a dear family friend of ours passed away last year. His amazing family has set up a nonprofit organization that I would like to share with all of you.... Train 4 Autism is a foundation dedicated to bringing together a community of athletes, physically-active, and socially conscious people who are committed to raising awareness and funds for research and treatment for those living with autism and their families. Fund raising and volunteer opportunities for individual athletes, teams and entire families include marathons, half-marathons, 10-Ks, 5-Ks, walks, triathlons, swimming and/or cycling events. Train 4 Autism is unique in that we empower participants to direct the majority of the funds they raise to the autism program(s) and/or organization(s) of their choice. Today, there are many treatment centers and research programs all doing vital work, and all carrying different yet important messages and missions. Train 4 Autism provides the infrastructure, technology and support for athletes, parents, teachers, caregivers, and others to raise funds and contribute to the programs about which they are most passionate. Train 4 Autism is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization founded by parents and families of children touched by Autism.

Christmas is right around the corner

The happiest place on earth

Our Disney passes are getting ready to expire so Daisy and I went to Disneyland today to work on finishing off her autograph book. We were having unusually bad luck standing in line for characters then they would go on break, being told someone was going to be somewhere than they weren't, you know that kind of stuff. Anyways Daisy and I were sitting waiting for the Woody round up show and I asked a cast member what time Woody and Jessie would be back I got the answer of I dont know I just started at 1pm and she walked away. I sat there talking with people around me saying well that wasnt very "disney now was it?" People were saying Yeah I would expect that from another theme park but not magical disney. Then a young man asked if Daisy and I had ever been to the pixar disney parade? I told him no. He said make sure you go at 5:15pm and sit in the plaza asked for my daughters name and said Im going to make disney magical for you look for me I will be in the parade as a tall person. I asked him who? and he said just look for a tall person and I will look for you. Soooo of course we went and ohhh my goodness. He was one of the chefs from ratoulee. He picked us out of the crowd and all 8 tall stilt chef guys came over and surrounded Daisy and said Hi, here is our friend Daisy and blew her kisses. She was thrilled the crowd couldn't believe it... I couldn't believe it... Now that is the magical Disney I remember. I still have a smile on my face from ear to ear! Thankyou Chefs

My Daisy becomes a Daisy

Daisys first night as a Daisy girl scout. She loved it! Im so happy scouting was such a big part of my life growing up!

Theft Problem - IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM A FORMER VICTIM:

You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves. My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else's thighs It was just that quick. The replacements had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in jeans. And then the thieves struck again. My butt was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear-end to the thighs they had stuck me with earlier. But my new butt was attached at least three inches lower than my original! I realized I'd have to give up my jeans in favour of long skirts. Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was fixing my hair and was horrified to see the flesh of my upper arm swing to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary - my body was being replaced one section at a time. What could they do to me next? When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the world, wake up and smell the coffee! Those 'plastic' surgeons are using REAL replacement body parts -stolen from you and me! The next time someone you know has something 'lifted', look again - was it lifted from you? This is happening to women everywhere every night. WARN YOUR FRIENDS! P.S. Last year I thought some one had stolen my boobs. I was lying in bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I keep them hidden in my waistband. Thought this was too 'important' not to pass on Have a wonderful day - with a joy filled heart These same thieves come in my closet and shrink my clothes! How do they do it????

Found Pug Dog

Okay we were driving home tonight and this little pug dog was running in the street so we picked it up. (Going to put up signs and call the pound tomorrow-no intention of keeping him) Im sure some family is crying their eyes out that their pup is gone while my kids are squealing with delight playing with their new found friend. He sorta creeps me out...did you ever see the movie Men In Black? I keep expecting him to talk.

My square foot of Disneyland

Guess who made her first Goal???

She lines it up! Kicks it.... Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crowd goes wild!!!!!!!!!!!!Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! She couldn't believe it!! She is so proud of herself!!!! The best part is the soccer tunnel!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haircut!

Got my hair all cut off today! I love it! thanks Julie

grandma and grandpa visit

Great weekend my parents came out for a visit.

WICKED

FINALLY, I got to go see wicked. Yay! Loving it!

Apples

This is Budd's awesome 3rd grade teacher!!! She gave him an assignment this month on Apples. So he decided to show a step by step way to make caramel apples. There was caramel on everyone and everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brodys month to shine!

Brody has earned his bobcat and is now an official cub scout AND because of all his activity this summer with scouts he earned himself several belt loops, pins, and awards at the first pack meeting AND he also won first place in the pack space derby at the family camp! AND the first month of school Brody has already earned himself an award at the first school assembly of "enthusiastic learner" (Cant show picture on blog-sorry) WOW, Brody is off to an amazing start! We are so proud!!!!

Do you ever have one of these weeks?

Love VBS at our church...Time to get wacky!

Gag me with a spoon!

We went to a rockin 80's party and had a great time. I wish the 80's hair would come back "in" then it might actually work for me. ;-)

Spelling Words

1. teachers name 2. name of school 3. habitat 4. environment 5. idiosyncrasy 6. myriad 7. antagonist 8. protagonist 9. personification 10. California Here are Budds spelling words for the week. Uggh! Can someone help me with the pronunciation with 6-9 please.

First mammogram today... That machine MUST have been invented by a man. OUCH!

First day of school

Budd started a new school, that he is just thrilled about. Brody is the big man on campus now at their old school. Daisy started kindergarten, walked in like she owned the place. I only cried when she walking out of the house with all her gear and I realized how big she was. I know from here on out its going to go lightning speed and I just cant stand it. I want them to live with me FOREVER!! I told Brian he needs to buy me a Southfork ranch.

Rocket Time

Brian took the kids to shoot off their rockets this weekend they had a great time!

Bradford Portraits

We just had our Bradford Portrait done this weekend. I'm so excited and can not wait to get them back. They are digitally mastered pictures made to look like they are hand painted. The boys looked so cute in their suits. Thanks again Simmons family for this opportunity!