Fall Link-a-thon

The Fall Link-A-Thon Has Begun over at Lemon Annies.

These are the pictures that I took this afternoon. I hope you enjoy them. I have enjoyed looking at everyone elses fall decorations. It gives me so much inspiration. I hope to see more.. Thanks again to Lemon Annie!! Ü

I just made this Barn Star last week. Edit: I just realized that the skeleton hanging from the shelf is turned around backwards so just use your imagination.

This is the top of my Armoire
This shelf is right by the front door entrance!This plate rack is in the dining room!
This is my favorite Fall Wreath! Look at the Yummy Candy Corn! Okay after I put the turkey out I realized its a bit early still, but he gets to stay I guess. He is so cute.. This picture is a thrift store find all the way. I repainted the little buffet black. It was originally just stained wood and cost just $8 bucks if I remember right. I got the awesome clock at the thrift store also for $5 bucks just as it looks now. I always shop on a tight budget and with a very open mind. I love to repurpose things.

Just for Fun!!

I found this article while I was blogging around at http://tammystimeflies.blogspot.com

{For those of you living in Utah and get the SL Tribune, you probably have seen this already.}Robert KirbyTribune columnistSalt Lake Tribune"A Reorganized Church"Most Sunday mornings, you'll find me on a pew in the Rosecrest 1st Ward chapel. It's where I'm supposed to go to church. Lucky for me, it's also where I want to go. Technically, Mormons don't have a choice. For church, we're bound by the geography of the ward. We worship where we live. The only time Mormons can switch wards without also contacting a Realtor is when we attend specialty wards. For example, I went to a Spanish-speaking ward in West Jordan for a while.Specialty wards allow members with specific common needs to worship together and support each other in their exclusive part of the Lord's vineyard. There are (or have been) lots of LDS specialty wards, including singles wards, college wards, deaf wards, ethnic wards and nudist wards. OK, I made up that last one. There are even seasonal 'snowbird wards' in places where Mormon RV owners congregate. I talked it over with my friend (despite a restraining order) Ken Wallentine. We think the specialty-ward idea needs to be improved on in our ever-changing and increasingly divided culture.For example, there needs to be a late ward, a ward Mormons who are perpetually late for church could attend and not feel bad about dragging their herd in 15 minutes late. The only problem with a late ward would be showing up late for a meeting that was supposed to start late in the first place. Eventually, you would end up with a ward that ran out of time before it started. 'Welcome to the Tardy 3rd Ward, brothers and sisters. We will close now by singing hymn No. 145.'Given the high birthrate among Mormons, I thought about the need for maternity wards. Except that we already have those. They're called married student wards.A Star Trek ward might do well. The bishop would preside from 'the bridge' instead of the stand. High-council Sunday would be referred to as a 'Klingon Sunday.'Harley riders congregate to the exclusion of just about everyone else. Why not an LDS biker ward? White shirts and neckties go well with black leather.Ken really wants to attend a concealed-weapons ward. He says church would be a lot more interesting if real personal risk were involved in disagreeing with a lesson.There could be a texting ward for teenagers. Bear your testimony with your thumb. In 25 years, they'll all belong to carpal-tunnel wards.At the less-active ward, maybe there'll be a meeting and maybe there won't.Testimony meeting in an anger-management ward might be interesting. Nobody's going to sleep through, 'Hey! I know the church is true, you stupid #*&@s!' A big hit would be the MLM ward, also known as a 'Gadianton robber ward.' With all the financial scamming that goes on in this culture, it would be nice to have them in one place for a three-hour block.I think a Democrat ward is a good idea, although in Utah the best we could probably hope for is a Democrat branch

A New Toy!!

Parker's 12th Birthday Present

A UNICYCLE!!!

I have to admit when he asked for a unicycle I didn't know if he would stick with it. It has been almost 2 months and he is doing awesome. He spends a lot of time each day practicing new tricks. He loves to ride this cool new toy. I love to watch people smile when they see him riding it. He had a friend named Braden that got him interested in it. They are now able to go riding together and do tricks for people. They will ride these things forever!!!

Just what the Dr. Ordered!!

2 Seperate Doctor Appts
2 Co Payments
One busy Mom
2 Tired Kids
8 x-rays McKayla
1 hospital cafateria lunch (shared)
3 Booster shots Parker
2 Really sore legs Parker
1 Unhappy Child= 1 Big I Owe You

McKayla had a appt with Dr Marsden to have her feet checked. She has a really knobby bone type knob thingy on the outside of her foot. They did X-ray's to make sure nothing funny was going on with her feet. Dr. M called us tonight and let us know that the pic's looked great.. We were relieved. They also did a bone age on Kayla and that was great also. She is 10years 3months old and her bone age is 10 years. So we are very grateful tonight that all of her tests came out normal. We will watch McKayla's feet for the next couple of weeks and if they don't seem to get any better we will taker her back in again for further testing.

Parker had a appt with Dr Nygaard. He needed his shots, and so he had to get his well checkup too. He was so tough, I know that shots are painful especially the tetnus shot. He did great. He also had to get the ole "cough" test done. Dr Nygaard asked him if he wanted his mom to leave the room and of course he said no. He was thinking it would be just like last year. lol.. I thought so too. However, I do have to say I was a little embarrassed and told them both that I think I would wait outside the next time he(Dr. Nygaard) did that because I don't remember him doing that last year. He then lets me know that he doesn't do that exam until they are 12. Sooo, I then realize I have just been embarrassed and caught off guard..By this point we are all laughing and I'm sure my face was probably pretty red. Sorry Parker I didn't know! I'm sure this isn't the first or the last time right! I still can't believe my little guy is 12. Time really flies doesn't it. Parker also has a slight scoliosis and Dr. N. wants us to help keep an eye on it. So we will do that. Well I am grateful for such a caring Pediatrician. He truly cares about my kids and takes the time to make sure they get the care they need.

I just want to say how grateful I am to have healthy kids. I know what a blessing it is to have children who are healthy. I am grateful for a husband who loves me. I am grateful for my parents teaching me so many things. I am so grateful for friends who help me to realize all the wonderful things around me. I am thankful for my testimony. In case you are wondering, I am going to try something new that I found on one of my friends blogs. I am going to try to list several things that I am grateful for each time I post.

Sugar Scrub!!

Tonight Andrea and I had wonderfully relaxing pedicures. (I owe you for this one!!) It had been several months since I had my last pedicure so I was ready. It was great and it was relaxing. I am hoping to get back in there and have my first massage. I am so anxious to get one, but I can't wait... I posted this picture because I wonder how long my toes will stay like this. I am gonna count the days.
There is something great about a pedicure that is so relaxing. If you haven't had a pedicure before I encourage you to get one. It is worth!! Its not just about getting your toenails painted. You get a wonderful foot and ankle massage. I love having my
feet massaged. My favorite part is the Sugar scrub. I wanna hear if you have or haven't had one before? Leave me a note!

Well I just want to thank you for the fun night Andrea, It was great! I'm glad we were able to go and get away from the kiddies and have some quiet time!

Room Mom!!!

Today was a fun day. I was able to take Parker to lunch at his favorite place "Alvaro's". He is out early due to SEP's. He is such a fun kid. The Report card thing appears to be working still. I am so proud of him and how hard he is working to keep his grades at a 4.0.

I went to a Room Mom Tea Party at Sandstone today. I am going to be Mr. Horrock's room Mom this year. I did it when Parker had him in 5th grade also. I am excited. I know McKayla is excited also. The first activity we are planning is the Halloween Party so if any of you know of any great ideas send them my way. Its so much fun to do this because you get to be help plan the fun things they do throughout the year. I love doing this.

Our Gooseberry Ride!!!

For Labor Day Weekend we went on a ride with our friends. We ended up going last minute with the Young's on Friday instead of Saturday early morning. It was a fun ride up. I learned that I am not the only one that has sweaty feet. Dave met us on Saturday and we had a great breakfast before we headed out for our ride on Gooseberry. This mountain is Cameron's stomping ground and he is like little kid on a pedal bike. I love going on rides with them. I promised Heather that next time if she wasn't gonna make it I would stay home and watch the kiddies so she could come instead. We missed her, and I do feel bad that Dave has to talk to himself on these long rides all by himself. Don't worry Dave just remind yourself this is only short term!!
Anyway back to the mountain. It is so gorgeous and relaxing. Its a piece of heaven to Jason and I when we are there.

When we got back to Cameron's moms house she served us the best grilled chicken pesto veggie sandwich I think I can remember(Okay except for Cameron's). Anyway all the food she served us was totally awesome. It runs in the family!!

Well the kids weren't so excited about being left home, but they did survive. No major accidents. I was nervous. Grandma Gale saved their day. Thanks Mom!!

In case your wondering were this Gooseberry is?? Its right by Fish Lake.

Well we sure hope our friends realize how grateful we are to them for all they do for us and how much we appreciate there friendships. We love them all so much!! Thanks again, Youngs and Greens your Awesome!!

Jackie

Sarah Palin Speech!!

Well Last night as Jason was forcing all of us to watch the tv. I was the only one that ended up getting to watch the speech because when it was finally her turn to talk he got a important phone call that ended up taking her whole speech. I did record it for him though. I also had the kids in bed.. Yippee!! I had never heard her speak or really even knew what she looked like for that matter. While She was in the middle of her talk that I was very impressed with by the way. Little Piper wanted to hold her brother. All I know is that when Mr Palin handed the baby over to little Piper to hold. What I saw was amazing. Piper took her hand and licked it from bottom to the top and combed her baby brothers hair. She must have felt like it needed to be combed down and took it on herself. It was so darn cute. My mouth fell open in awwh. The camera was just fixed on her while she was doing this. I realized that this showed how much love is in the home and how family oriented they must be. Then I realized that the rest of the world also got to witness this same thing. Anyway, It is the next day and I am still thinking about how sweet that was of little Piper and a reflection that was on the family.