10 years.

On our way to Vegas we actually stopped at Hoover Dam.

As you can tell it was quite windy but, we had a good time.
They are building a new overpass that will reroute all traffic off the dam.

I thought it funny/sad that this was stamped on so boldly. Really! Do you need this bit of advice?

Okay, so in Vegas besides all the waking we did (I have scabbed up ankles as proof), show seeing (KA - awesome!) and overall fun having, we made time to go into this 4 story M & M world. Cute-yes, tons of stuff-yes, outrageous prices-**** YES! Did we give in and buy m&m's in colors you'll see nowhere else? YES JP got speed ASU colors, I got the girls different girly colors and since it was almost Halloween I couldn't resist getting Black and Orange. You'd think that at $12.99 a pound they would taste a little different or something. Not so, but much fun.

So because we can't let glitz and glamour skew our sights we have reality with us always. Who else can say that while in there first ever cab ride in Vegas, they got pulled over because the driver was speeding? I think just us. It was quite fun actually. While waiting to get on our marry way again we found guide books you can only get in cabs (I guess - didn't see them anywhere else) we found coupons for the things we were planning on doing the next day. It really did work out for our benefit.

A little more adventure for us. As we arrived at the van to leave we noticed our tire was flat. So, JP got to change the tire before we left. It was the first time he changed the tire on the van. Usually it's me stuck doing it because I am far away from home.

JP made the trip even better for me. He got us on the guest list for a club called LAX at the MGM Grand. (he knows how I love to dance) Then he got us VIP passes, so we didn't have to wait in line and we didn't have to pay a cover. SWEET! THEN, when we got back to our room he pulled out this.

I of course cried like a baby. It was the kind of moments you see on Jewelery commercials. So random, so unexpected and so romantic.

Thank you JP for the BEST 10 years of my life. I can't imagine life without you. Speed asked me today at breakfast, "Mom am I your best friend?" to which I answered "NO". He was a bit shocked that I didn't automatically say yes and asked "then who is?" my reply was "your dad." You truly are, again Thank you and I LOVE YOU!

Oh the thinks they think.

Two of the latest Speedism's I really want to remember.

#1

Speed: Mom you can really birth your own horse.
Me: What?
Speed: You know this meal is really good, you can birth your own horse.
Me: You mean toot my own horn?
Speed: Oh, yeah. Toot your own horn.

#2

Speed: Mom have you heard the story about Hickory Bob Crane?
Me: Who
Speed: Hickory Bob Crane, the headless horse guy.
Me: Oh, you mean Ichabod Crane.
Speed: yeah, him. Do you know it?

I adore my children!

Halloween

Happy Halloween!

HOOOWWW!! Scary~ Okay, not really, but it was fun.











Notice girly not in this picture. That's because pumpkin slime is "SSSOOO GROSS!"



Fun ghosties made with grandma's guidance!

Speed- this was the greatest costume ever, he started out as a Ninja and by the end of the night he was a robber. Simple blackness can be made into whatever you want it to be.

Girly - was a diva! There was a hat that went with this outfit that really made it, but she wasn't quite that divaish.

WeeOne - well there is a story. If you look at her head it's pretty clear what she is right? Of course. She's a red kitty! She insisted on it. I am a red kitty!

Maybe you've noticed an extra body, that is cousin Colton as Scream.

We were Hawaiian tourist's trying to blend in,

And the head witch.

Start the day carving a pumpkin, headed out to our wards Trunk or Treat (it was wonderful) some people went all out. Awesome! Then home at dusk to Trick or Treat around the neighborhood, then off to a Halloween party down the street. A surprise visit from G&G Ross in between and Colton playing with us too! What a great night had by all. Untill next year.

Run, run as fast as you can!

Speeds school just started a new program called the Running Club. It's every Wednesday for 45 min's. Yes, they are running and being active for 45 min straight. I think it's awesome. He went yesterday and loved it. It runs until the middle of March. How great is that. Maybe it will open the gate to new things for him.

Making Cheese

Monday Oct. 12th for FHE we made cheese.

The kids ran around, the adults gabbed and made Mozzarella. It was a great success.

Here are before (preping), during (curds and whey) and after. A lovely ball of cheese.

We sliced it up, poured on some olive oil and a bit of basil. YUM!

Thank you to the Householder's and Lurth's for helping make such a fun night.

Fall Treats

I've decided, fall is my favorite time of year. It is because I get to bake. I love to bake but the summer drains the desire from me. I love the smells, the feel and excitment in the air. Breath innnnnnnnn and ahhhhhhhhhhhhh breath out. Now doesn't that feel better.

Mommy, now I'm this many!

Yep, this many -

Three birthday's in three weeks. Feel the love.