Thanksgiving!

The afternoon of Thanksgiving was pretty much a dud according to my children, so instead of parking it in front of the TV they wanted to play outside in the leaves. Austin was a little bit skeptical at first but later on he decides it might be okay to get a little dirty.

Happy Anniversary!

On Tuesday Randall and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. It has been amazing the journey that we have taken the last five years. Some of the things we have done:
1. Moved 6 times
2. Had 2 children
3. Visited 2 foreign countries
4. Graduated College
5. Made a ton of new friends
6. Started a Career
7. Survived!...and so much more

I just want to say, Randall I love ya babe and I cannot wait for the next five years and every year after that!
***These pictures were from our trip to Greece where Randall proposed 5 1/2 years ago***
Rachel I love you too :)

Goodreads

I have just found the most wonderful website for avid readers. It's called www.goodreads.com. You can add all the books that you have read, are reading (and it will keep track for you), and all the books that you would like to read. You can share your lists with your friends, etc. So check it out and try it out, let me know what you think.

Favorite Pics

Below is a long slide show of my favorite pics from this year and last year. I tried to stick to the holiday ones, but you know how it is with your kids. There isn't just one favorite picture to choose from. Some of them are really old, I just now got them to load onto the website.

Favorite Pics

Halloween

Austin and Jenna had such a blast for Halloween. Well, Jenna more than Austin. He did not care for having to wear a costume that covered his head, but he was sooo cute! We only went to three houses because it was hot and they were tired. But Jenna talked about her fairy costume for days and it took that long to find one. But all and all it was a fun adventure!

Trick or Treat!

Fruit Loops

"I'm Getting Married"

Since Audrey's engagement...if you didn't know it finally happened. I have been working as Audrey's wedding planner since she is liiving in Utah, and Jenna found my veil that I got out and has been telling everyone that she is getting married, not sure to who but married none the less. And I guess since she is getting married at 3 she might as well be having babies as well...at the same time Austin starts do drive his little red car. You see what an imagination my children have.

"I need to flower my garden" ...Jenna

Bubble Dance

This was a few days ago when it was the Perfect day...about 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Jenna and Austin had such a good time playing with the bubbles and Missy, the dog.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Pronounced like nothing but cakes, is THE BEST cake you have ever ever put in you mouth. I am now a firm believer in cake once more. We ordered this cake from an ad I saw in Society Life that we get once a month and get a free one once a month for six months and my goodness you have to get on their website www.nothingbundtcakes.com to see if they have one in your area or have it delivered because believe me it is worth it.

Randall's Birthday Pics!

Randall's 27 Birthday!

So I know that this post is almost a month behind but now that I am getting around to it...there will be lots to see. I think that I have outdone myself as far as the decorations and party went. It was bigger and better than the Shrek party last year when we were visiting and so much has happened since then. Hopefully we are all a little wiser and learned a little bit more. I had been planning this party for about a month now and figured out the perfect gift for Randall. He lost his wedding ring about 4 or 5 monthes ago, so a few weeks after we got here. I think that one of the kids carted if off...but I guess we'll never know since I have literally turned the house upside down (sorry mom) numerous times looking for it. I finally gave up and decided that it was the perfect gift for his birthday. I knew we were kind of on a budget since he started his job and so to find the perfect one was a little hard but I was up to the challenge, as was the sales lady at the jewelry store. I led him on about what I might be getting him for about six weeks and if you know Randall at all, surprises drive him crazy. He guessed every day and I waited until two days before his birthday to go get it so he wouldn't go looking for it. I went to Walgreens the day of his birthday and wanted him to have lots of little useless things so he would be a little disappointed when it came to my birthday. I bought a handheld Yahtzee game and two of those freezer cups. I wrapped one and put the other in an empty wipes box with the ring box inside it. It was classic...he opened it up and thoroughly confused as he went on...the ring was on a tiny foam finger key chain inside the other freezer cup. He loved it and it was the perfect surprise. I now know that even though it was the perfect party complete with sports themed music and decorations, I don't know how I am going to top it for next year! I love ya babe, can't wait for the next 50 birthdays!