Girls Trip 2009

(Mom, Me, Ereka, Amy, G.Lou)

We had our annual girls trip this past week. All the girls on my mom's side of the family meet in St. George for a week of shopping, talking, eating, cooking and more shopping. Thanks to my wonderful grandma Lou for making it all possible. I love you all, and can't wait for next year. (We missed you Dar!)

Tonight as I was unpacking, cleaning and getting things ready for church, I peeked in to check on the girls. Abbie was wearing this sleep mask! I don't know where she comes from.... ( notice that Gabriella is tucked in comfortably next to her.)

Halloween

Every Halloween we all meet at Mom and Dad's house. We have chili, clam chowder, doughnuts and massive amounts of candy. There are always so many visitors, it is so much fun. This year was especially fun, because the U had their football game the same night! Mason had his trick or treating all planed out. He would go during half time, and would only do 1 street so that he would not miss any of the game. He didn't even have his costume on long enough for me to snap a picture. I do not know where he came from. What kid doesn't want to trick or treat all night and get as much candy as possible? .....Mason! Crazy kid!

Grandma Lou and Sawyer (aka-glow worm)

Grandma, Abbie and Ellie

Mason, Uncle Boy

The twin cowgirls

9 years

(gotta love the self portrait)

Happy Anniversary to us! Taylor and I went to St. George for our anniversary. We had such a relaxing time. We loved taking a break from our stressful life and leaving our kids behind. We slept, ate, shopped and mountain biked. We really do like spending time together, we just never get to when we are home. Hopefully, we will make more of an effort to spend some more time together. Love you TK!

Taylor doing all the dirty work. The best part of biking with husband is that he loads, unloads, pumps up tires and fixes chains while I sit back and watch!

The only injury, a tiny scrape that I got from falling off my bike going up hill. Yes, I said up hill. I didn't unclip fast enough to catch my self.... smart eh?

We love U...

This morning we ran the University of Utah Alumni race. I love this race. Me, Mom and my little brother ran the 5k and the kids do a little 1k. It is adorable to see the kids running as fast as they can. When the kids cross the finish line they get a cute medal around their necks.

I ran into my old college roomie Tracee. We were sorority sisters and lived together for a while. The two of us ran together on our old stomping grounds!! It was so fun to run with her and catch up.

WE LOVE THE U!!!

They call him...

Sticky Fingers #6

Its that time again. Football time. Mason loves football and understands it better than I do. He has such a good group of friends, and they are all on his team. Coach calls him sticky fingers because he always catches the ball.

Coach is giving him some pointers...

Touchdown!!!

He really did it...

THE BOY GOT MARRIED TODAY

My little bro finally did it. He tied the knot today. We are all so happy for him, he waited a long time for Amy to come along. They are the perfect couple. Congrats guys!! We love you!

(Amy,sawyer,Boy,Mason,Ellie,Abbie,James,Adam)

One of my favorite things about these two is how much they love the little ones.

(Me,Ereka,Mom,Mandy)

The night before, we had a big wedding dinner. We ate delicious food, had more than a few laughs, and even shed a few tears.

T n' Me

Pizza anyone?

The kids made their own pizzas tonight for dinner. They were so proud of themselves. They are certain they are little chefs. I have to agree! Look at Masons little devil face!