Happy Halloween

The Sassy Cheerleader!!

Riley thinks she is safe with two blood sucking vampires.

Aargh yee scalleywaggs!

Les and her kids came over for pizza and then we went trick or treating over to her aunt's neighborhood. We had a great time and they got a ton of candy.

Our Jack O' Lantern Contribution

We went to Leslie's house to carve pumpkins for F.H.E.. Mike, Julina and Lincoln were there from Olympia. Ken, Erik, Christian and Alyssa are in Idaho hunting. Thanks for a fun night Les.

Happy Birthday Shelly!

Shelly, I am so thankful to have you as one of my dearest friends. I love the example you are to me and the love of life that you have. Thank you for being such a great loving and caring friend. I LOVE and MISS you tons!! Happy Birthday.

The Hunting Party

October 2008

Erik and Austen had a successful hunting trip this year with friends Jason Madsen, Brad Rosewood and sons Bronson and Baxter. Early in the hunt Bronson dropped the hammer on this very nice and near record book Antelope buck. A few days later, and after some hard hunting Jason and Baxter put the sneak on these two nice Bull Elk. However the hunt nearly became a disaster when the party was attacked by this ravenous badger. Austen saved the group with some slick hand to hand moves and dispatched the badger to the promised land. Erik and Brad will be going back out before the hunt ends to continue looking for the wall hangers thier in search of. To be continued....

Bronson and Brad

Brad, Baxter, Erik and Austen

The Killer a.k.a. Jason

Mighty Austen

Erik

Overcoming Addictions

One month ago today I quit drinking diet coke. I KNOW - - crazy huh!!! Those of you who know me and know me well, know that I had the stuff running through my veins. I had about 90 ounces a day. My sweet friend Leslie H. told me about two years ago that she had read some articles about vertigo and aspartame being linked. She patiently and lovingly kept reminding me of this about every other month or so. Anyway, it started getting really bad again about six months ago. So, I decided to stop drinking it and see what happens. Guess what, my vertigo is gone - - I can lay down and not get dizzy! I won't say it was easy but it was worth it and I am drinking a ton more water (80-100 ounces a day). Leslie, thank you for caring enough and loving me enough to nag me into submission.

The Love of a Family

So last night I am sitting on the couch watching a movie and snuggling with my daughters. Riley whispers in my ear "I wonder what it will feel like when I am a mom and I'm holding my little girl in my arms?" I told her that it is the best feeling in the world and she then tells me that " it is the best feeling in the world to have a family who love each other and take care of each other." I love how Riley takes little moments like that and makes me realize how very blessed I am.

I Have Been Tagged by Leslie H.

I am - a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, compassionate, loyal, sincere, thankful, kind-hearted, tennis player, shy and happy.

I have - a husband who loves me, children that brighten my world, friends who love me for me and a desire to be healthier.

I get frustrated when - people are inconsiderate.

I think - ONE person can always make a difference.

I value - the time that I spend with my family, the sisterhood that I have with my dearest friends, the laughter of children (especially mine), the opportunity that I get to help others and the love of life that I have.

I wish - people would look at the positive in others instead of the negative and that it wouldn't be so hard for me to let my wall down.

I fear - losing a family member and the world that my children live in.

I dislike - gossip, child abuse, when innocent people are hurt by evil people and when someone blows their nose in a restaurant.

I love - my husband, my children, family, being a member of the church, my home, playing tennis, reading, scrapbooking, having girl time with my friends, laughing, white daisies, massages, apple crisp and ice cream, the smell of lavendar, music, the changes of the seasons and the list could go on and on.

NOW I TAG: Leslie E., Kelsie and Brittany