SPOOKTACULAR

HaPpY HaLlOwEen!!! I really enjoy this time of year when the air is crisp and ghosts and goblins run amuck. I had a member at the gym I manage ask me a question today that made me think. She asked me how in the world I could enjoy Halloween without eating any candy (for those of you that don't know I haven't eaten sugar for 2 years) or any other tasty fall treats? My response was simple, "Well, the fact that I wont be eating any candy doesn't change the feeling in the air." This response didn't seem to be the answer she was wanting to hear because she said that not being able to enjoy the "sweets" takes away the fun of the holiday. Her question made me think about why I enjoy this time of year. I started to remember Halloween growing up when the biggest crisis in my life was what I was going to be for Halloween and all the fun memories of trick-or-treating in my grandparents old neighborhood (the one where you got the KING size candy bars). So, after going down memory lane I realized that none of those memories were about the "treats" they were about the feeling in the air and about my family. I enjoy the holiday by making memories that last forever and being grateful for the leaves that change color and fall to the ground, spook allies, pumpkin mazes, babies in costumes, and a million other great things! I hope all of you make sure it is about the memories and not the goodies. Happy Halloween!

Helicopter School

Announcement time! No we aren't pregnant but we have even better news! Preston was accepted into Helicopter School!!! His professional flight instruction is through a school located here at the Ogden airport called High Desert Helicopters. He starts school this Monday which will consist of ground school 2 times a week and flying lessons everyday. Our goal is for him to graduate in 6 months. I am so proud of him it is going to take a lot of work and dedication but no one is better suited for the job!
Just a side note, helicopter pilots are in VERY high demand all over the country right now because all the pilots that are in the field are old war vets. that are retiring. There are hundreds of jobs all over the country for us to chose from.
We are just so grateful and excited for this opportunity!!! And I will keep you posted on his progress.

Thriller

My family is centered around traditions, pretty much base our lives around them. Well one of the newer traditions is for a bunch of us cousins to get together and go see Thriller put on by The Odyssey Dance Theater. We go to dinner and then go and watch the show. It is such a blessing to have such a tight extended family and Saturday night was a blast with the girls!


Posing for a picture with a couple of our zombie friends!

Um...Correction Please!

So, on my last post I stated that my sister is expecting to add another boy to her family and due to her always being right about the sex of all her babies, I happily went along with the whole having another boy thing. Well, today to every one's surprise (especially hers) she is actually going to have another GIRL!!! Sorry Heather I guess knowing 3 out of four isn't bad, right?

Nieces, Nephews and Kisses oh My!

I just had to gush about my sisters wonderful family. These are some of her family photos and I just died when I saw them! If anything makes me want to be a mom more it's seeing my sister and her adorable little family. My sister is one of the best moms I know, she home schools her kids and takes care of them while her hubby Nash is going to school to be a Physical Therapist. I just wanted to show off how cute they are and let them know how much I admire and love them!

Side Note: I say nephew's because my sister is expecting another baby and is sure that it's a boy!

Family

Anya

Emory

RaeLee

Kisses

FALL

I love Autumn, it is my favorite time of year. The leaves start to change color to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows, the air becomes crisp and cool and I enjoy the smell in the air that signifies a change from the unbearable heat. It becomes so pretty here as the season changes and the whole landscape changes in a matter of days. It is the best time to take breathtaking photos. I love pumpkins and corn mazes and Halloween.I can finally wear comfy jeans and cozy sweaters, at night I can curl up in blankets and am able to cuddle with my honey without heatstroke! Yes Autumn is my favorite time of year!