Snow Day

School was cancelled so we got to play in the snow with the girls friends.

Rylie building her own snowman, she did a good job. It wasn't quite right for her so she destroyed it. Bye Bye snowman

Taya coming out of the house. The sun was so bright she took a minute getting her eyes adjusted.

Jayden and Junior having a grand time in the snow.

This is the product of our fun day. The antlers where Jayden's idea I thought they where a nice touch. We went out probably the only time that it wasn't snowing. I think that it has snow for the majority of the last two days.

There was from anywhere between 8.5 inches and 11 inches in different places. Then it also kept snowing.

This is a view out the front door look at the size of the flake this is awesome I love it.

Trick or Treat

Lexi and Taya wondered into the first few houses like they owned them

All of these kids where on the trailors that we took around. The poor lady at this house was done after we left. We cleaned her out.

Even the adults came along for the ride.

Taya and Lexi didn't know what to think about each other.

All the kids ready to go.
This is the only way to Trick or Treat.

Halloween 2008

Taya sitting in the back of the car waiting for the next stop.
Jayden, (Vampire) Rylie, ( Taylor Swift) Taya (Lady bug)

Rylie loving her outfit. She was supposed to be Tess from Camp Rock, but after I did her hair she thought that she looked so much like Taylor Swift she change her mind. She loves that she is wearing my shoes.

Jayden wasn't quite sure what I was doing with her makeup, but I thought she looked great. She loved the look in the end. P.S. Black spray for their hair gets everywhere, so does gold glitter.
You should see my bathroom.

I worked the night before so when I got home the girls were so excited to get dressed up that they got up early and ate breakfast before I got home. This is how they turn out. Oh let me remind you that most of the time I am almost late getting them out the door in time to make the bus.

Soccer 2008

Billy and Adam are Rylie's team designated ball boys. They keep the kids safe by grabbing the balls before the end up in the busy road.
Rylie's team is the Hot Tamales.

Jayden and Carter watching Rylie play.

Coach Nelson getting them pumped for the game.

Not quite sure what is going on, but Jayden looks good doing it.

Jayden the speed demon.
Jayden's team is the Blonde bombshells.

Jayden going hard after the ball.

The girls have really enjoyed soccer this year and so have we. They only had one conflicting game. It takes up most of our Saturdays but they have really come along pretty well for this being their first real year playing. Adam is really getting into it as well tha part I really enjoy.

Rylie's Birthday

October 23, 2008, Rylie turn 8 years old. She is no longer asking for little toys. She is a little more extravagant, she asked for an ipod shuffle of course what was I thinking. We had her birthday at the house with family up to have cake and ice cream. Rylie, Jayden, Kayla (Don's Fiance), and Don decorating Rylie's shirt that she got for her birthday.
Taya ready to help
Marc, Kailan, and Lisa hanging out .

Grandma Crash snapping pics of me snapping pics, Rylie still working on her shirt.

Rylie and her ipod shuffle. If you can't tell by the picture she was absolutely thrilled!!

Rylie eating her cake.

Rylie opening Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Crash's present. Now she has a dress for the big day.

Don and Kayla gave Rylie puffy paint and a shirt to decorate. (as seen above she really liked it.)

Rylie is my Chocolate LOVER. I let her pick her cake out and make all the decisions. Costco chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate filling. with cookies and cream Ice cream.

Student of the Month

October 9th, 2008

Diamond Valley Elementary gives the kids an award at an assembly during the year. This was Rylie's turn. It doesn't surprise me. She is always trying to help. We are so proud of her.

Marathon 2008

Well I finally did it I ran the St. George Marathon and did it with my BFF Kathrynne Brewer. Not only did we finish it, but we ran the marathon in the rain. It rained the entire time. Our time was 4:18. The picture above is a little over 3 miles left, just above Snow Canyon Parkway. Marc, Lisa, Kailan, Mom and Dad where there to cheer us on. Thanks!
This is me after the race. I was trying to get warm. All of my clothes where soaking wet. Including my shoes every step I would take I could feel the water squish between my toes.
Kathrynne and Me.
This is my wonderful supportive family. They where out at Dammeron Valley and made it to the finish line to watch us Finish. Adam has his eyes closed, but I love that they where there with me.
Kathrynne and I trying to stay out of the rain.

We did it and I am so proud to have started and ran the entire thing with her.
Even though the weather sucked it was a great marathon!!

My little Al Bundy

I went running and when I got home I found Taya in bed with Adam.

She slept like this for probably another hour. Thank Goodness it was only a wet diaper.

Dixie Round Up

Macee and Jayden warming up their horses
Mckenna, Macee and Jayden
Rylie watching the Rodeo, She gotr a new horse and wasn't quite comfortable enough to ride in the rodeo, so we decided to wait until next year for her.

Fishing

Rylie with her fish
Marc and Lisa get their poles ready, while Rylie, Jayden and Taya wait
Rylie wanted and got to help gut the fish

Daddy gets to do most of the work while the girls wait patiently
Jayden with her fish

Camping

Grandpa making his famous breakfast. (with a smile of course)
Marc, Taya, Adam, Jayden and Rylie off hunting
Taya palying in the dirt.
Jayden is done and ready for a break.