Lagoon

Yesterday we took the girls to Lagoon. Kira and Carrie came and joined in the fun.
This pic is a little blurry but its the only one I have of Carrie and Lys.

Erin and Kira were willing to try every ride we suggested plus a few more.

We had mixed reviews on the Spider ride.

The Tidal wave is my least favorite so Rich was sure to catch a pic of me on it. I went on it for Erin and Kira since they were so brave.
Rich, Lys, Carrie and I all went on Wicked together and loved it.

So glad we went it was tons of fun and now we can start thinking about taking the girls to Disneyland again.

Papa and Mums Halloween Party 2011

Papa and Mums

Ashley and John

Miller Family

Bench Family

Stacey Family
The Emperor, Ahsoka, Princess Leia and Han Solo

Thanks Papa and Mums for the yummy food, pumpkin carving and fun!

Goodbye Starlight

This last week Erin said goodbye to Starlight. It was a tough decision to sale her, but we knew it was time. Luckily Rich works with her new owner and we can go visit her. She is now having a blast running in the fields with some cows. We are excited to see she will have plenty of space and get the training she needs. They even said we can come ride her when she is ready.

Thanks to Uncle Mark for teaching us how to care for her and giving her a place to stay.
We couldn't have done it without you!

Homecoming

Lys and her date, Josh.

Her date started by going to Toads in Ogden. Then he dropped her off to get ready for dinner and the dance. Here she is ready and waiting.

Her flowers. I didn't get a pic of them until this morning so the flowers turned a little.
I guess I am out of practice with this sort of thing because I totally forgot to order a boutineer.

This is my favorite part.
All these kids are 16 but none of them have their license so Josh's mom drove them to Ogden and to the dance. I can imagine how fun that was for her, but its a great way to keep an eye on them.

I was sure Rich was going to have his brothers come over so they could all be there cleaning their guns, but we were lucky to get him in the house just in time for Josh to show up. Although Lys informs me that Josh would have just joined in on the fun.
Isn't she beautiful.

My front door

Ever since we moved in I have had the ugliest front door you have ever seen. The painter did not want to stain it until the weather was better. So I waited and waited and waited. I was beginning to think I was going to be stuck with this ugly door. Finally, the painter came last week!
Here is the finished product. I am in love with this door! It is beautiful and exactly what I wanted.
Did I mention that I love this door?
Thank you Joaquin!

First Day of School

Yesterday was our first day of school.
This is my first year not taking Erin with me to school.
I will miss her asking me to turn on Thriller EVERYDAY to and from school, but
that means I get to listen to Juke Box Hero instead.

Lyss had her first day of school today.
She is a Junior this year and has been counting down the minutes for school to start.

Erin started Intermediate School (6th and 7th).
We were both a little nervous for her, but she came back with a smile.
Let's hope for the same thing today.

Laura

This is Laura, isn't she beautiful! Laura is my awesome friend Jan's daughter and this summer we have been very fortunate to have her stay with us. But summer is ending and she is headed back to school. Thank you Laura for all the laughs, late talks with the teenager, entertaining Maci, the yummy fudge and complimenting my mediocre dinners.
You will be missed!!!
Best of luck at school!

(Jan, Hope you don't mind I got the pic of her from your blog)