Sand Dunes

My parents took us to the sand dunes. Way fun! We climbed up this huge one so many times I actually lost a pound. Ryan kept saying, Mama, wanna go up! Finally dad helped me because I couldn't take any more. Hannah and Chase just literally ran up. How do they do that?

Friends

One of the things I am thankful for is the great friends my kids have had so far. We are still really depressed that Megan moved... But hopefully Brady and Russ will stick around for a while. I think that my kids have been good for their friends, too, which is one thing I have always hoped they would be. I myself have had a lot of good friends in my lifetime, and still do. Thanks to all of you for putting up with me all these years! Love ya!

I must say...

I must say that the wii fit is worth every (expensive) penny. Not only is it a good workout, it is also fun! Hannah and I have a little competition going. She gets so mad when I beat her at one of the exercises or games. But even though I am older, she can still kick my butt on some of them. I am down 18 lbs since June, but people still think I'm pregnant because I carry all my weight in my stomach. Just the other day we went to walmart and there was a guy handing out stickers at the entrance. He gave one to Hannah, Chase and Ryan, and as we were walking off, he said, "Don't think I'm fresh, but every kid gets a sticker." and he then put one on my stomach. Boy that sure made my night!:(

Bye David

David flew out to Knoxville on Sunday to do some work on the new facility out there. I sure wish I could have went-I've always wanted to go there. We have so much going on during the week. Gymnastics, piano, karate, clogging, scouts-and I only have 3 kids! I can't believe how much I can get done during the day now, though, with Hannah and Chase gone all day. Ryan seems to like being all alone with Mama too. The minute I sit down, he heads for the books. "Ryan read!" he always says. So I sneak in a couple of pages of my own book while he's hunting down his next one.

Fun at Bunko

Last night we travelled to the country for Bunko. Jessica's house was so cool. Yay to me for winning a prize! Everyone was nice enough to agree to move it to Thursdays. I love having this night out to have fun with friends. I love my family, but darnit-I need a break from them once in a while! It definitely makes me a better (and happier) mom. I got such a kick out of Sam and Mandy. You can't hardly tell them apart!

Labor day weekend we went to Boise and had a big barbeque at Artie and Heather's. Chase ended up puking one night, Ryan puked one morning, and we were all sick by the time we came home. Sorry to everyone if they got sick too. We did have a lot of fun, though. And to clarify, it wasn't the cooking! I think we brought a bug with us.

Here is Hannah, Angelina, David, Rob, Jeff and Debbie. Ryan is climbing out of the pool in the background.

On our way home, we came upon a horrible accident. A lady went the wrong way down an on ramp and ran head on into a semi. It was awful, and had just happened when we drove by. Luckily the kids were watching their movie and didn't see it.

Here we go...

I have always wanted to do this, and all my friends started, so I am too. We'll see if I'm any good at it.