Color Vibe 2013

We have never done a "fun" 5k before, but this year, we had some women that come to our fitness classes that wanted to run.  So, we ventured out and of course had to make it fun.  Our team name... Shoes N Chones.  So... Dave ran in shoes and chones

 Pre-race photo

 Post Race look

I loved it.  It was a fun race and would love to run it again.  We had been doing such long runs for the last few years that I was ready for a season of fun instead.  This coming season we are set up for a half again and MAYBE I will finally get up the courage to run a full.... maybe.

William Randomness

So I had some random photos and decided to put those all together.  Here is William in Oct of last year.  Yes he is STILL in shorts with no shirt.  It was a warm winter.

 Here are the kids playing baseball.  I love our friend who run a small rec league here in the neighborhood.  It is good exposure for the kids!

 Forgive William's behind, but here he is.  Pushed the chair over himself.  Climbed up on the counter to get to the yummy cookies our friend made us.

 He is just cute in Dad's hat.

Oct 2013

Some of these placed out of order.  A Firehouse Subs opened up relatively close so I got this super cute picture of William!

Trent and Dave wanted to match for Halloween this year.

 Trent participated in his last rain gutter rigada.  He rocked it this year!

 Wearing Daddy's old hat

 I love this frog costume because now all of my boys have worn it.

 Lalaloopsy

Well Halloween will be here before we know it so HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Fall Break Project

Over Fall break we decided it was fine to rip up the carpet and replace it.  We used laminate flooring.  We debated about what to put in but ultimately, it came down to what I could afford and get done in one week.  

 We finally finished painting too and one morning I woke up to this sweet note from Dave.

 Finished product... almost

 Base boards

 All done!  This has always been my favorite room in the house and now I love it even more.  I love the simplicity of it and I love that I can escape away and relax.  It is my favorite place to read.  And it is a haven for Haylee to practice her music.  The room almost always stays clean and now it looks elegant as well!

Here are a couple videos of William talking at 22 Months

Family Life Pictures

So... Here are some random photos of our life.

 Yes even 10 year olds need a little cuddle time.

 And daddy time

 And this is our reminder that Families are Forever.  

We have been watching construction of the Gilbert Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Here it is in September, almost complete.

Certificates

In September 2013, it became official.  I officially got my teaching certificate in Arizona.  I am working on my Masters in Early Childhood Education through Grand Canyon University.  I am excited to have this new adventure.  Working has been difficult and I have definately grown a lot this year, but it has been an adventure.  I long for the day that I can stay home with my children again, but I am grateful for my understanding of our Heavenly Father and his plan in my life.  I know it was time for me to go to work.  I know that these children I am teaching need me.  And I know that I am learning valuable life lessons about working with adults.  This has been a good opportunity.

 In September, Trent also earned his Super Nova award.  It is a very difficult award to earn in scouting.  He had to perform several projects and do research.  I have said before and I will say it again, I am thankful for the scouting program in our life.  

 Mother/Son shot!

New transportation, new chair, new friends and new messes

Soon after I started teaching full time, we discovered the need for two forms of transportation.  Dave was going to school and working two jobs and then I was working full time and we couldn't work it out anymore.  However, we also couldn't afford a new car.  So, we bought a 300 cc scooter.  Dave was a little nervous about it at first but he soon became comfortable on it.  It drives fast enough for the freeway and he wears his protective gear.

This is cute William with his new chair.

It has been a while since we have had friends.  While Dave was gone, I was overwhelmed with taking care of the kids that I didn't venture out much.  When Dave came home, that got a bit easier.  So we hosted a Luau Murder Mystery night.  It was so fun!

And here is my green smoothie detox drink... that apparently got too big for the blender.  Yuck that mess was!