Tara's Party..so much fun!

On the 25th Tara had her annual Halloween Party. It is so fun to see how everyone comes dressed up..every year we have surprises! This year we had 3 mamma mias, Wendy and burger king, a cute couple from highschool, pebbles and bambam, Britney Spears and Kfed, Ugle betty, Nacho libre and his nun and so many others..and oh ya of course Danny and Sandy from Grease! Brandon and some of the guys resting there feet from dancing..

Rachelle, Jana, Christi and Me

Rachelle, Melissa, Mandy, Me and Christi

Brandons brother Brian and Holly..I think they had to of won the strangest..Holly totally fooled everyone..way to go Holly!

Yep, some more of us..Christi, Jana, Jaylynn, me and Billiejo

The best neighbors on the block..Brandon, Me and Scott and Tedi..so funny and that is the real tummy..

Don't forget the act of the night..Mamma Mia..Susan, Tara and BillieJo

Oh sweet love..Danny and Sandy..Brandon wasn't thrilled with the idea but he pulled it off..Next year he can go back to his crazy dressups..well on second thought maybe not!

The great pumpkin race...

Yep, we did it again! On the 25th we decided to run another race. This one was on the CSI campus and ended up being 3plus miles, and yes we ran the whole way without stopping. You may laugh at that but it really is an accompishment for me to run that long without passing out. It was a fun race and very pretty too! I ran with Rachelle, Christi and Christy. Thanks girls for a fun morning and for being such great running partners..You are all so much fun!

Remembering Tucker on his angel day..

On September 25th it was my nephew Tuckers angel day..it has been 1 year since he passed away. We miss him so much and wish he could be here with us, but we also know how happy he must be to be running around and doing what he wants, when he wants. Tucker was our happy little guy who always had a smile, no matter what. He is our little hero and will always be missed and remembered!

Rim to Rim..

On September 13 I ran the Rim to Rim with three other friends. I have to say I have never been a good runner...I usually feel like I am going to pass out, But with a little training and help from friends we made it through it and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. This picture is at the end of the race, notice I am not even on the ground- good thing! Kelly and Christee did the walking part of it and Rachelle and I did the running. I have to say a big THANKS to Rachelle..I honestly wouldn't have made it through the first part without her..You are the best and thanks so much!

Boise state game and a car show!

A couple weekends ago we went with some friends up to a Boise state game..the boys all love football so they were very excited! Abbey was more interested in the cheerleaders and finding Hallie than watching the game so we were all entertained. We then headed the next day to Sun Valley to the annual car show. It is so pretty there..the cars are great but Sun Valley is just a nice relaxing town that I love to visit. Getting started..what a fun game!
Braeden and Taryn.. Posing for pics..Braeden, Hunter, Taryn, Jake and Abbey

Abbey and Hallie..pretending to drive, probably shouldn't have been in there but oh well!
Very big chair..Abbey, Tanner and Hallie
Jake and Hunter wishing they owned that car..
True Boise fans..there parents graduated from there, I don't think they have a choice...Just jokin!

Back to School..yes, this is a little late!

About a month ago it came time for the kids to go back to school..I think they were ready. After 3 months of playing and working for dad, they decided it was time to head back to good old school. Hunter finally made it to junior high..YEAH! I have to say he has really enjoyed it along with mom..it's great to check grades everyday on the computer- what an invention! Braeden is in his last year in elementary and so excited to be the big boys of the school. Abbey is in 3rd and enjoying herself more than ever...I think school consists of friends, friends and oh ya friends..you actually have to do work in school? who knew?? Abbey and a bunch of friends..1st day of school
Braeden and some of his buds..what big boys!

Hunter...no pictures please..I'm to old for this!
Hunter and Jacob..heading to the first day of junior high.
crazy kids..it really is a hard task getting good pics of my kids lately..
For instance..Braeden, nice picture!

We did end with one sweet little picture! Abbey so ready for school!

Boys at work..

Ok so...a while back the boys(my boys) went to work..I dropped them off and told them I would be back in a few hours to get them..well, while I was gone Brandon went and snagged them and met up with his brother Brian and his son Creighton ..they had decided to take some pics-funny ones at that..who knows what they think?They put them on the paver to take some photos of the future G.P. paving crew..if you can't see it, Hunt and Creighton have cigarettes in there hands..a true paving crew!



Look at those boys work..they are definatly hard workers when the camera is on them! hee-hee!

Arrow of Light!

Braeden received his arrow of light last month. We are so proud of him! This means he accomplished the requirements to move up to the 11 year old scouts. He had to do many different things like going on a 3mile hike with his troop and some other things. Braeden and his good friend Brandon Pilling were able to do it together..which made it that much more fun! Congrats, little Brave Braeden.. Giving the oath and motto to his scout leader..
Meeting his new 11 year old scout leaders..his dad for one!
Braeden and Brandon with there arrows on the bridge to cross over to a new troop!
Warrior boys..love the faces! Congrats boys...

Youth cultural celebration...

Yes..I am totally trying to catch up! I am behind so here is another blog that is way in the past..probably 2 weeks ago. Bad I know..anyways Hunter was able to be apart of the Youth Cultural celebration for the temple. What a great experience for him. They started practicing 5 months ago and ended a couple weeks ago with the program for the prophet. He wasn't real thrilled about all the practices but it all came together and ended up being such a good experience for him...he loved it and loved being able to listen to the prophet! The morning of..getting ready to head to the fair grounds..
Lots of the orange group!


Hunters group was at the right end with the yellow flags...

Gracie comes to visit!

Last month we had a special treat when our friends the Hickman's came to town to visit for the weekend. Abbey had done a good job staying in touch with Gracie so she was thrilled to have Gracie come and spend the night with her. They wore there matching jammies and had a fun night playing and having lots of giggles!


Thanks for visiting.. it was so much fun spending some good catch up time with you and your family..we miss you all!

Abbey gets baptized..what a great day!

At the beginning of August Abbey was able to be baptized..It was a fun weekend- we had both sides of the family come to support Abbey. She was so excited..how many more months, days and hours did it take to get to that day..she was always asking! We started the day with going through the Twin Falls temple openhouse. What a beautiful temple- we are so excited that we have one so close. We then did a little play time down at bass lake..some golfed, others played in the water. The time then came for us to get ready to go to the church for the special event.. My sisters kids and mine..taken outside the temple!
Family picture..My parents, my sis and her family and Brandon and I with the kids.
Abbey and Georgia... her little friend that got baptized on the same day.
Some of Ab's friends that came to support her. Madison, Abbey, Izzy and Paige..These four have been friends with Ab since we moved here..They are such fun friends and so cute!
After the baptism..Brandons parents and brother Brian and my crew..Thanks everyone for travelling to be here for Abbey. We really appreciated it and love all of you so much!

Happy Birthday Abbey!

Abbey turned the big 8 years old in July...wow time sure does fly doesn't it? She first started off by saying she wanted a eskimo party..go figure in July and how do you do an eskimo party in the first place?? She changed her mind and decided to go rollerskating at the true and trusted Skateland..it's been here since Brandon was a wee tiny one..anyways as it turns out it still can be a very entertaining birthday. We started out with a barbecue at our house and then rollerskating to Taylor Swift plus a few others..then to finish it off cake and presents back at our house. They had a fun time..who wouldn't with a bunch of crazy 8 year olds..what a fun age..Happy Birthday Abs..we love you! Group picture...what cute smiles
Ok.. a little crazy!

Gotta eat...more talking than eating!
We have arrived at Skateland...
Little skate ladies..Madison, Brekyn, Morgan, Hallie, Abbey and Paige
Here's a few more..Josie, Hannah, Morgan, Izzy , Madison and Kaia
Time to open presents...Thanks girls for a fun party!