Sad, sad day...

So, today we had to put our sweet dog, Alex, to sleep. He was about 8 years old....we had him longer than Walker! He was such a friendly, happy, fun, mellow, perfect dog. He never barked w/ out a reason, was so good with our kids - Meg could pull on his ears and he would just bear it. He thought he was part of the family - I guess he was. He never let us leave on the four wheeler without jumping on the back and taking up way too much space, or follow us until he couldn't run anymore and we had to load him on and bring him home. When we went camping he would jump into the chairs surrounding the fire (he jumped right onto Haley's lap once). If he ever heard the truck start he barked and jumped around until it was out of sight or he got to hop into the back to go for a ride. We'll never be able to replace him and he'll be missed like crazy. Hope there are lots of 4-wheelers to ride on wherever he's at now. Luv ya buddy!!!

Happy Thanksgiving - pictures

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We spent a great day at Cory's grandparents in Pleasant Grove today. The food was great and the company was great too. It was a nice relaxing day after we ran our 5k in the rain! I swear I think it sounds fun to fun in things until I'm actually doing it and then I think," why the crap did I sign up to do this?!"

Cory has the sweetest grandparents and they're always so great to us. They make me miss my Grandparents - I was blessed with the greatest ones anyone could ever ask for and it's not very often a day passes by when I don't think of one of them or wish they were around so I could stop by or call them to ask a question. I know I'll see them again some day, but it sure seems like a long time. So Cory has to share his with me for now.

Anyway, we got family pictures done and we finally got them back so I'll post a few of them that are my fave.

I never realize how much these two look alike until I see a picture like this.

How Cool is he?

We had to give her a flower to keep her happy, it's definitely cute in the picture though.

Love the boots!

In Honor or Twilight

I've been waiting for today for a LONG time! I get to go see Twilight tonight at midnight with a bunch of my friends. (sorry Cory - I still love you more than them) I'm so excited!! I know not to expect much compared to the book so I'm going in with low expectations and hopefully I'll be surprised at how much I love it. So-my blog is dedicated to Twilight for today...after that...here comes Christmas. I can't keep my Thanksgiving one up any longer I need a cute Christmas one :)

Fun Shopping Weekend

Every year me, my mom, and my sisters go Christmas shopping in November. We did it last weekend and had so much fun. It feels so good to have so many of my presents bought already. - (It's way too easy to shop for a 2 year old little girl!) We ate out at yummy places, shopped like crazy, hung out in the hotel, and laughed. It's so much fun to have such awesome sister's and mom. I'm definitely lucky to be surrounded by such great family. And thanks to the husbands for letting us all go and watching the kids. I took my camera but the only picture I got was of Haley sitting on the bed and of the back of the van chuck full or presents (We barely fit it all) I never had my camera when I really wanted it - like when we were all dead tired sitting on the benches in the mall eating our yummy coldstone ice cream.

Six Random Things about me

The Rules

1. Link to the person who has tagged you Jen

2. Post the rules on your blog

3. Write six random things about yourself

4. Tag whoever you want. (it says to comment on everyones blog the they've been tagged, but I"m not gonna do that. If you want to do it - go ahead)

1 - I can't stand it when people scrape their teeth on their utensils...yuck! Makes me cringe just thinking about it. or scrape them on their plate, pan, etc.

2. I love getting on Facebook and seeing what everyone has written as their status. (I love to know what I'm not the only mom putting off crappy chores)

3. I'm obsessed with my email. I can't walk past the computer w/ out checking to see if anyone has anything to say to me.

4. I love reading recipes. I don't use most of them, but I can sit for hours looking at sites or in magazines at all the yummy things there are to make and eat out there. - and then I end up making grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. :)

5. I'd wear a white t-shirt and jeans every day of the year if I could get away with it. Don't know what it is about them, just love em'.

6. I have an obsession with way too expensive pants. Why are they always the only cute ones in the store? I wish I was a cheapskate, I should be. But when it comes to pants theres no stopping me. - ask Cory

Denver/Broncos Game

Well, after all my worries about leaving my kids and crying as I was leaving them, Denver turned out to be a lot of fun. (not that I ever doubted it) :) The first thing we did when we got there was drive right to the Broncos game. They played the Dolphins and lost, but it was still so much fun. It's so different to watch it live than on t.v. It looks so much bigger on the t.v. and a lot more official. We got to sit on the SECOND row. Don't ask me how Cory scored those seats but he did and it was so much fun. We sat close enough to see the players faces and see the slutty - I mean pretty cheerleaders. Not a big fan of them. They bugged me. Anywho...The game was definitely the highlight of the trip. We sat behind some crazy fans one of them had a thing on his head that looked like fire and a jason mask and hulk gloves. When we got home we watched some of the game on t.v. to see if we made it on and the guy right in front of us to the right made it AND the guy right to the left made it, but not us. In front of Mile High Stadium

This is us the last night we were there, we were both reading and trying to entertain ourselves because we couldn't stand one more night of walking around a mall. All there really was to do was eat out, shop, eat out, and get fat! :) It kind of felt like staying in Salt Lake. We did stay right downtown so I could entertain myself walking around while Cory was in class all day. It was fun to spend alone time with Cory. I've forgotten what it's like without kids.

What bags under my eyes?

Look how close we are!

A couple of the players walking off the field at the end of the game. The only one I recognize is Eddie Royal. He was my fave to watch.

My Goblins

Well, Halloween was a success. The kids got home with bags full of candy and they both had lots of fun. Meg had a rough start - she wasn't very happy after her nap but once we showed her that you get to put candy in the bag when you say "trick or treat" she was all for it. I know I already posted pictures of my kids in their costumes, but I couldn't not do it on Halloween!

Dracula

Meg was still a little grumpy in this picture.

Love this picture!