Beautiful autumn leaves in the canyon...

Spiderman...

Chris had to stop home to pick something up this afternoon. Well, I was cleaning behind our tv unit and was involved, but Chris came in a told me a cute story.


Richard got new Spiderman shoes today, as we have lost ONE of his others and it is no where to be found. Well, he showed Chris his shoes and went about playing. Richard overheard Chris tell Hannah, "I'm gonna get you, Hannah! Rrraaaaargh!"


Richard ran in from the other room and said, "Hannah's in trouble, I need to help her." Then with his hand on his hips said, "Spiderman here." And he saved her from the scary Daddy monster. I thought that was so funny and wish that I was able to see it. ")

A day to relax...

Chris and I have been so busy lately that I wanted to spend some fun time with the kids. After Richard's school on Wednesday I took them to Nickelcade. Wednesdays are free admission and then you just have nickels to play the games and ride the rides. They had so much fun.

Ride 'em cowgirl...she went 8 seconds and won!
Richard did really well at skee-ball. And Hannah liked to throw the balls to the ground and climb on the machine. They were so funny!

Here they are racing. Believe it or not, Hannah won the race. Richard was in 3rd gear while Hannah was in 4th, my bad. But they both had fun and didn't really get the whole win/lose thing.
I love this of Hannah riding the horse! I thought she was going to fly off it, but she held on nice and tight!

All in all, we had a fun time and it was nice to have a break from our crazy schedule! Although, with his 95 tickets, he had more but shared with Hannah, Richard decided on a peanut butter cup. I tried to get him to get a toy but he just wanted the chocolate and peanut butter. :)

My little grape ape...

I had given Hannah a bowl of grapes to pick from. I turned back around and saw that she had pulled them out and was biting them right off the vine. What a funny baby girl. I love her!

The Haircut...

Richard does not like his hair cut, but Chris bribed him with chocolate and to let Richard cut Chris's hair. Well, he was a really good boy and Chris did a great job! Richard's favorite part was being able to take a shower, not a bath, afterward. He loves to shower!

Good little eater...

After eating her breakfast yesterday Hannah flipped her bowl over, climbed on the table, and began eating the remnants of Richard's yogurt.


Hannah totally out-eats Richard. Lately it's been a battle to get Richard to eat almost anything. I can't believe he isn't starving! We have tried almost everything. And the foods he used to love eating he no longer has interest in. Even crabby patties (hamburgers), pasta, chicken, and some of his favorite veggies. He has been eating a few bites of yogurt, cottage cheese on a potato, cucumbers, green peppers, and eggs. So at least the things he is eating are pretty good for him.


The other night Chris made chicken and Richard refused to eat. After a while of debate Chris finally made trout he had caught and Richard ate it all. So, I hope he passes this phase soon. He hasn't been losing weight and hasn't been ill, just some stomach aches from not eating. I've tried everything. I think he is just having a hard time getting used to going to school AND having Mommy work nights. These changes came the same day and I know that it is a big difference from his previous schedule. So, like I said, I hope this passes.

The little librarian...

A puppy and Spiderman...

Chris took these videos of the kids last night. Hannah is pretending to be a puppy and Richard, of course is Spiderman.

Halloween preview...

I bought Richard's Halloween costume yesterday and he wore it the rest of the day. He loves to pretend that he is Spiderman and now he looks like Spiderman, too.


When Hannah first saw him she was scared and started to cry. Richard pulled off his hat and mask and in the tiniest voice said to her, "It's just me, Richard. I'm wearing my Spiderman costume. Don't be scared, it's just me." He'd get on his knees and slowly crawl up to her to show that it was just him. Then Hannah wasn't scared. It was so cute of him and how he handled her being afraid. What a great brother! And what a cute Spiderman!!!

Game time with Grandma...

Bryce and Donnell came over Sunday night for dinner. Richard got Donnell to play Chutes and Ladders with him. Hannah wanted so badly to be a part of the action so I sat her at the table by them with some extra pieces. Then she was happy they had a lot of fun.

Shoes and socks...

Hannah is only 16 months old, but she LOVES shoes. That's my girl! But if she doesn't have any on, she will go find some, bring them to me and have me put them on her feet. She also loves to wear Richard's shoes. The other night she was putting them on over and over.

Even when Hannah was not even a year, I tried shoes on her at the store and she moved her feet around to look at the shoes like she was checking them out. It was so funny.

Quite a few months ago I made Richard a sock puppet. Well, Hannah wanted it today, too, so I made her one. These are just some fun pics of them playing with the sock puppets.
And of course, Hannah holding her purse. She has recently discovered bags, backpacks and purses. :)

Amendment...

I have a correction...Chris has informed me that he does not have 27+ students, but rather 40+. Two years ago when he started he had 15 students with some on a waiting list. He certainly has brought the program a long way. Good job, baby!

Little school girl...

When we go get Richard from school, Hannah likes to find his backpack on the coat rack and have me put it on her. Then she walks around the school like she runs the place. She is so funny. She also had me put it on her today after lunch. What a cute, funny, smart girl! I guess I'll have to get Hannah her own backpack.

Tagg, you're it...

Thanks, Lisa for tagging me. Here we go...

What are the last 3 things you purchased?
1. Milk
2. Diapers
3. Gasoline

What are the last 3 songs you downloaded on your IPOD?
I'm pretty behind the times, I do not own an IPOD or MP3 player, but I do have songs on my internet playlist...http://www.playlist.com/user/21741483/view
1. Just a Dream...Carrie Underwood
2. That's the Way I Like It...KC and the Sunshine Band
3. Should've Said No...Taylor Swift

What are you 3 fav movies?
1. Grease
2. National Treasure
3. Sahara/Fool's Gold

What are the 3 things you have not done yet?
1. (same as Lisa) been to Hawaii (want to desperately!)
2. worn braces
3. smoked or drank alcohol

What are 3 things you cannot live without?
1. Chris
2. Hannah
3. Richard

What are your 3 fav dishes?
1. fresh fruit salad
2. veggies and dip
3. almost anything with chocolate

What are your 3 fav tv shows?
Only 3? OK!
1. Prison Break
2. Gray's Anatomy
3. Numbers

What are the last 3 places you have traveled to?
1. San Diego
2. Jackson Hole
3. camping all over northern Utah

What are your 3 fav desserts?
1. Cheesecake
2. My Mom's moch chocolate eclair cake
3. fruit tarts

What are the 3 things you would buy if $$$ was not an issue?
1. A new house with horse property and horses
2. Recreation property and 4-wheelers/snowmobiles
3. Investment properties (ie: restaurant, hotel, offices, raw land)

If you could have 3 wishes what would they be?
1. To be completely debt free.
2. Health and happiness for myself, my family and friends.
3. To travel where ever and when ever I want.

3 People I tag...
1. Aly K.
2. Donette B.
3. Traci C.

Anyone else may do it as well.

I'm so proud...

Chris is gonna be mad, but I have to brag. Last night he had a meeting for the Utah Chapter of the ACF (American Culinary Federation). He had 17 students there, more than any other instructor. They took up half of the audience.

Well in the course of the meeting, they took nominees for Instructor of the Year. Chris has been nominated. If he qualifies for their requirements then he has to write an essay an prepare a 90 minute demonstration, then they will do the voting. I'm not quite sure when we will find out if he gets the award, but I'll certainly post the results.

Chris has been running the program for 2 years now. He has 27+ students and is doing a great job. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments. Chris is so talented and such a great leader for the culinary arts program.

Pizza night...

I recently started my part-time job. Only, instead of 4 hours a night, training is 6. No problem, Chris has been able to be home before I have to leave and has been with the kids in the evening. I know it is hard to work all day then watch kids and make dinner, but Chris has been so great! Richard has helped with dinner every night. He loves spending time with his Dad.

Well, last night they made pizza from scratch. It was so good. Chris also took these adorable photos of the kids enjoying their pizza. So cute. Thank you kids for being so good for Daddy. And Chris, thank you so much for taking care of the kids and making dinner.

Also, I was so tired yesterday and barely got up to take Richard to school. I dragged my butt to the gym and got a semi-good workout. But I did nothing around the house before I had to leave for work. I planned to do it all today. Well, I got home last night and my darling, wonderful husband had not only made dinner and entertained the kids, but he washed laundry, did dishes AND cleaned the house. I cried because I was so grateful. It has been a long hard week of little sleep and not much extra time. What a blessing. I love you so much, Chris! Thank you!!!

First day of pre-school...

Richard was so excited to start school today (he won't let me call it pre-school). Once we got there he was hesitant and shy, but Richard loves to be with other kids and warmed right up to them. He told me he had a lot of fun and is excited for tomorrow.