TWILIGHT

I personally liked the movie. I know some were disappointed, but I expected it to not be exactly like the book. When you read a book, you get to take what the author wrote and make it what you think. I thought Edward and Bella had great chemistry. I can't wait till the next ones come out. Jasper was a little weird though!!! Hopefully he will mellow out during the next one. I read somewhere that a person felt just like they had when they read the books --- you are not wanting it to be over.

Frustration

This post is mostly for me to vent, so for those of you here for entertainment -- you better click off of me now.

I am trying to start back to school in January, and now I remember why I walked away from ASU in tears last time. It has to be one of the most frustrating schools I have ever dealt with in my entire life. Not only am I having to take super hard (Physics, Pre-calculus, Anatomy) classes that weren't required in TN, they are making me jump through hoops to get into them. I have been trying to get registered for these classes since Friday, and nothing has worked out. I stop for a minute during my frustration and think - - Does Heavenly Father not want me to do this? I reason with myself that No, I know he does because this will only make things better for my family for a few short "horrible" semesters of work. I am too close to not finish at this point. Anyone can do something for 3 semesters. I have prayed about this and know this is what I am to do at this time.

I just need to keep the faith that it will all work out. I fear how we will handle financially with me only working part-time, but then remember we have been in worse shape before. I guess if I have to give up everything and start from scratch, I will be doing it along with many other people. At least I am not in this alone!!! AHHHH - Now I feel so much better just laying that all out in front of me. So friends, if I seem like I am always saying no to going out, or whatever..... it will probably be that we have NO money and will have to be hermits at home.

NASCAR

GO 29 - Kevin Harvick

There is Madi enjoying the day on the Hill.

People sit on top of the trailers and watch the race.

Ok - I know my husband is a redneck, but he really loves Nascar. I think I rate 3rd to Nascar and his dog. He goes every year when it comes to Phoenix. It is always around his birthday, so he thinks it is a Birthday Treat for him. One time we were having a discussion about it being on Sunday and he had to miss church and not keep the Sabbath Day holy(because we all know Nascar fans are not "Holy"). He proceeds to tell me that there are 5 reasons to miss church.

1. If you are sick
2. If you are out of town
3. If Nascar is in town
4. If it is a Holiday weekend
5. I can't remember because at that point I was in complete shock!!!

He also takes our daughter with him every year, so now she too is learning that Nascar is a great reason to miss church. I don't go because someone has to be responsible and stay to teach church classes.

FUN TIMES

THE HOSTESS

I THINK NO ONE KNEW WHO WAS LEAVING THE TABLE!!!

SERIOUS BUNCO PLAYERS

I really don't have much to write about, but since I have not posted in a few days.... I thought I would write about the amazing family pictures my friend, Auburn Jones(Auburn Jones Photography---Check out her blog from my list of friends), took yesterday. I wish I had just one to even give you a glimpse into how good she really is!!! My Madi did such a great job. It is funny how you can see your children grow up right before your eyes. Remember the days of awkward smiles, crooked teeth, etc???? Madi is starting to leave those behind as McKay enters them. Madison's smile has gotten so much prettier since braces. I think she thinks so too. I looked at her today and could not believe that she looks like a teenager.

I do have some photos of my friend, Julie's, fun bunco the other night. I will add those into this post as well. I may have to leave the bunco group come January because I start school at ASU, and I am going to have a crazy schedule. We will see - I will be SAD :( if I have to leave those fun girls.

Oh How Time Flies

My girls had their school pictures taken a few months ago and I never thought about putting them on my blog until I saw my friend Hannah put hers on there today. The school used a different company this year. I loved them, but most of the office staff has not liked them at all. I thought the pics were cheaper and look at all the cool things you can do with the pictures. I purchased the disk with my package and I can take the original photo and alter it - add a background, curl their hair, change the color, distort their faces, etc. I have had so much fun and my girls have loved playing with it too. They can take their picture and play all the games that came with the disk. I curled McKay's hair for the day, but as you can see by the time she had her pictures taken most of the curl had fallen out. In one of the pics below, I made her some more curls. They grow up so fast!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy

I wanted to wish my wonderful, marvelous, fantastic, handsome husband a Happy Birthday today!!!

BIG 35!!!!!!!!!!

He says all these other wives are always saying such nice things about their husbands on their blogs, and I never say anything sweet about him. For those of you that know me, you know I am not all cheesy and sappy --- just can't bring myself to do it, but I do love him very much. We were able to go away this weekend for his birthday. Thanks to my mother-in-law for watching my girls, so we could go. She took the girls to see HSM 3, which they absolutely loved. I surprised Randy with a Birthday get-a-way. He had no clue we were doing anything. I usually forget and ask him that day what he wants to do for his birthday. He is also a very hard person to surprise, but I pulled it off. It was hard hiding stuff from him for weeks. He hovered around me everytime I thought I could get something done. I was trying to hide presents, and suitcases - whew I am glad that is over. I waited to tell my girls about it the night before because I knew they would blow it. They almost did a few times, but Randy never caught on. It was fun to just get to spend time with him and not worry about our kids. I love you babe!! You are the best!! :)

ARRRRGGHH - Yo Ho, Yo Ho A Pirate's Life for Me!!!

Madi and McKay actually agreed on something for once - being pirates for Halloween. They sure made cute Pirates!! I could not get them to wear the eye patches and earrings though. I guess they were too cool for that. Randy thinks McKay looks like she works at TGI Fridays. We had quite a time even finding a Pirate costume McKay would even consider. She sure is a picky girl. Madi loved her's from the minute she saw it!!!