Christmas 09

Wow how time flies! Ya it has been a while since I last posted but you know that lame excuse of being busy and all. Well Christmas has come and gone and here is is the new year. We had a great Christmas this year. We got to stay home and have Christmas at our house this year. My parents came and stayed over so they were there for Christmas morning. This year it was really fun because Carson knew exactly what was going on and had all the anticipation. And of course that rubbed off on Afton. She did not know exactly what was going on but she knew that anything wrapped up was something good.

Carson got a batman cave from Santa, Bumblebee shooter and mask from mom and dad and numerous presents from grandparents. Afton got a doll from santa, a FurReal dog from mom and dad. and yes she also got spoiled by the grandparents (but all she really wanted was candy so her favorite part was the stocking). Dustin got a front travel pack for his new 4 wheeler and the tiger woods golf game. I received a pocket video camera that I can now but videos on the internet (coming soon when I actually sit down to figure it out!). And I also got an I pod dock. Yes it was a great Christmas.

Later that night Dustin's family came down from Idaho. We opened more presents and had some fun with them. The next day we have a little tradition of going bowling the day after Christmas. This was my kids first time actually bowling believe it or not. They both loved it! And Carson really got into it. We all had a great time hanging out with our families and are so blessed to have them in our lives.

Christmas Sunday
Christmas Eve dinner
Christmas Jammies
Yummy chocolate fountain
Bat Cave!

Carson's Loot
Afton and her candy
Her baby
The diva!
"asleep" on the jump o lene

Halloween 2009

Halloween this year was kind of a quick stop for us this year. I love halloween time but this year there were also a lot of other things going on. Anyways I am thankful I got some pictures so I can look at them and remember. Carson was a monster (woo hoo not a superhero!) and Afton was a bumble bee. They were so excited to go trick or treating. Afton who is my candy fanatic thought that it was pretty cool that if she dressed up people would just hand her candy. It was pretty cold outside and she did not have the warmest outfit on. She kept saying "I cold!". I would ask her do you want to just go back home and she would say "no!". So shivering she would follow her brother tho the door and say "candy?". And of course Carson was done when his bag was full (good thing I bought small ones!).

A cute thing that Carson uttered before we left to go trick or treating. We had some candy left over in their bags from a previous halloween party the day before. Afton had Carson's and was hiding it and trying to shove the candy in as fast as she could. We said he Carson she is stealing your candy. And he said "It's ok mom I will get plenty tonight." What a sweet brother.

The Other Half

So I actually did it! I ran my first half marathon. The race was called The Other Half and took place in a the canyon outside of Moab. It was so beautiful and an awsome experience. My friend Heather trained and ran it together. And since it was in Moab our husbands decided to come and we made it a fun weekend getaway. We left the kids with the grandparents and headed out.

We got there late on Friday night because of a flat tire. Woke up on Sat. had breakfast and headed out on a day long 4 wheeler ride. Dustin was excited to play with his new toy. We also rented a ranger so we all could ride. There 6 of us. Ryan (Heathers husband) had been to Moab before and took us on a trail that he said was not very hard but it was. I was scared almost the entire time but it was still really fun.

And Sunday was race day. Woke up about 5:30. Got to the shuttle @ 6:30. Stood in the freezing cold waiting for the shuttle (w/short shorts on) till about 7:30. Race started at 8:30. The scenery was breathtaking. I got hyped up on caffeine and had a great run. Any thing else?. . . .

Oh yeah I finished!! I think I got a pretty good time even with a bum knee, and I will definatly do it again.

Girls weekend!

I went to hang out in Boston again with my dear friend Sarah and her family. Dustin had has golf trip so I thought it was only fair that I had a girls weekend. I found some cheap tickets to Boston and then I was off. I always have a great time when I get together with Sarah It sucks that she lives clear across the country! Well we went on a Duck Boat Tour through Boston. We drove around the city looking at some sights then drove straight into the Charles River and then looked at some more sights. It was really fun! Then of course after we went and did some shopping downtown. The rest of the weekend we just hung out did more shopping and spent some time at the beach (brr kind of cold!). It was the end of August but there was some remnant's of a hurricane coming up the coast.  I call it a girls weekend because her wonderful husband took some time off to let us girls just hang out for a few days. I had a great time and thank our great friends for letting me come and hang out with them! 

Should I feel Guilty?

Last week was Carson's first day of preschool.  He was so excited to go and I was excited for him to go. Well the first day came and he put on his back pack and said "k mom its time". We got there and he ran in and started playing with the kids. He didn't even care that I was there. I finally went over to him and said "ok honey I am leaving" and tried to hug him. He looked at me and and said "ok bye!". No hug he was to busy playing with the kids. I left and I thought hmmm my baby is growing up and obviously doesn't need me as much anymore. Should I cry? Should I be upset? What am I going to do with him gone for a couple hours? PARTY!!!! I think I was just as excited as he was for him to start going to school. He absolutely loves going so it makes me happy to send him. So the question is should I feel guilty for not crying? Or even for not feeling sad? 

Should

God Bless College Football!

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In the words of my wonderful husband "God bless college football"! Yes it is that time of year. I admit that I do not feel the same way. But when we woke up on saturday and say his face it was like Christmas morning. Because it makes him happy I act like I enjoy it too. I grew up in a house of girls and my dad wasn't into sports, so I had never seen this side of men. I have to say ever since I got married I have learned a lot about football. It looks like it going to be a good year! Go Cougars!
Kids enjoying the football BBQ