Halloween Party

Last Saturday was the annual party at the den (aka Stacy & Billy's basement). We had a great time. Everyone looked so creative. Riley's costume was hilarious! He was Mr. Michael Phelps. Speedo and all. He even won best costume and walked away with quite the loot. There was also a pool competition which was a lot of fun. Riley & I ended up playing each other in the championship game. I am not good, I just got lucky! The "planners" did an awesome job as usual. Billy, Stacy, Lisa, Erica, and Cassie were Hugh Hefner & his playmates. Angela & Lyman were the Incredibles. Brittney was a beauty queen, and I was a baby. I can't wait til next year!

Go Kobe

We are so proud of our little man! Last week Riley and Kobe decided to take the training wheels off and Kobe is having so much fun learning how to ride. Let's just hope he is a better bike rider than me. We all know how good I am! He hasn't mastered it yet, but he will soon. He is always up for a new adventure. Right now he is way into his bike and skateboarding. He told me that he is going to be the next Tony Hawk. Skateboards kinda scare me, but he does pretty well with it. I just don't want another broken arm! Go Kobe!

Tagged

20 years ago I...
1. was in 3rd grade
2. loved the tv show Full House
3. had major 80's hair
4. took dance with my cousin Stacy

10 years ago I...
1. had just graduated from high school
2. was working at ZCMI
3. was taking some classes at SLCC
4. loved to go country dancing

5 years ago I...
1. had a little baby boy
2. was decorating for RC Willey and quit
3. was living in a little apartment
4. was getting used to my husband working for the fire department

3 years ago I...
1. had just moved into our new house and loving it
2. was on the activities committee
3. was driving my Dad's white cruiser truck
4. realized I love yard work

1 year ago I...
1. went to Seaworld/San Diego
2. was taking Kobe to the hospital to get a cast for his broken arm
3. was put in the nursery (now I'm the Primary Secretary)
4. started doing crafts and found out I love it

This year I...
1. went on my first cruise
2. took Kobe to kindergarten (and had the hardest time doing it)
3. put my house up for sale only to take it down about 12 hours later
4. got a garage door opener (never going without one again!)
5. went to Seattle


Yesterday I...
1. went to play volleyball with my ward
2. found out Riley's car battery went out
3. cleaned my house
4. went grocery shopping

Today I...
1. Went and got a new battery for Riley's car
2. went to the gym
3. read out of Robin McGraw's book (I love it, thanks for letting me borrow it Aunt Karen)
4. am going to make a new flower garden

Tomorrow I...
1. will go to the gym
2. will visit Riley at the station
3. will clean my house
4. will start my new crafts

Next year, hopefully, I...
1. will have a baby
2. get in better shape
3. moving into a bigger house
4. take a fun vacation

Now if you aren't all bored to death - consider yourselves all tagged!!!

Conference

I thought conference was so special. I loved all the messages. It seems everything they talked about is what we all should be thinking about on a daily basis. I know I was reminded of simple stuff that I just take for granted everyday. It is so easy to get caught up in the cleaning, the cooking, school, and so on. It's good to get a little reminder to just sit back and relax and enjoy the now. I also loved the music. I thought it all was terrific, but I especially loved listening to the children. They just brought the spirit so strong. I am so grateful that I belong to this wonderful church and I can raise my son up with this beautiful gospel.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I just wanted to give a quick shout out to my sister Mindy. Today is her birthday. I hope she has a wonderful day because she deserves it. She is such a great person and totally loved.

Today we found what we have been looking for. Kobe is sooo excited. We found a Robin costume (he is from the teen titans). We didn't know if we could find it, but we did. He has been wearing it ever since. He looks so cute in it.

Another thing about Kobe is he always says the funniest off the wall things. He always has us laughing. He has a bath every night before he goes to bed, but last night he really wanted to have a shower. So I let him. During the shower I was standing outside the curtain and he said "Mom, this shower feels wicked good, I'm never gonna forget this!" Oh how I love that boy!

WE DID IT!!!

Well we finally decided to get with the times and enter the blogging world. For me this is very scary because I have no idea what I'm doing. I just decided that I would learn as I go (along with the help of my great sister) and just jump right in. I'm really excited to write about everything that happens in our lives. We will be adding some pics as soon as I can figure out how to do it! I gotta go Riley and Kobe are waiting for me to go with friends to do ultimate frisbee. Very fun!