3 Days of Fun in November

3 Days of Fun in November (so far):

Taylor's Birthday Party
Taylor turned 1 on October 28th and we had her party in November. She is so darling! She is walking and talking and has the cutest personality. We also got to see my Aunt and cousin, Mary's family - which was awesome because we do not get to see them enough. Mary's boys are darling: Dayton and Gabrielle.

Issac's Baptism
I was invited to my friend, Krista's sons baptism (Did that make sense?). Issac was born in May and was baptised at the Lady of Lourdes church in November. It was a great service, very beautiful.

Singing Program
Allee and Tyler participated in a singing program at their church. They were darling. The knew the song so well and were singing so loud. It's so fun to watch them.

Twilight

So... I went to Twilight on Friday night and I have absolutely no words to explain my excitement. I almost cannot contain myself. These books and now the first movie tear into the deepest parts of soul. Believe me, I know how cheesy this sounds, but I adore this story. I drove to the District with Christa and we looked around at all the vendors there - so many cool things. Then we ate and met up with all my cousins. I got to sit by Charity and we were very excited the entire show. Thank you for the invite, Catrina and Thanks for coming with me, Christa and thanks for being there next to me, Charity. Woo Woo!

Update on Brian's Shoulder

So... as most of you know Brian had surgery on his left shoulder. He had a bone spur shaved off, rough cartlidge removed and a ligament anchored back to his bone. He has been in a sling for 6 weeks now with very minimal movement of his left arm.

Well, he went to the doctor today and WOO HOO.. .. .. No more sling! He starts physical therapy with TOSH next Monday.

Surgery on his right shoulder is scheduled for December 17th as of now. We are hoping for a faster recovery on this one because it is his dominant arm and is more likely stronger.

Happy Birthday Jonathan

I know this is about a week late, but we wanted to wish Jonathan a Happy Birthday. It was on the 8th of November. Jonathan is such a great brother. Every time I see him he asks about my life and what's going on and how me and my family are doing. He's also a great father. I admire so many things about how he raises his children and I hope to remember those things when I have my own children. Happy Birthday Jonathan and we wish you the very best because that's what you deserve.

In Addition

I'd like to add Ben Barnum to my list as well.

Take a look at Julia (Barnum)'s blog on my list.. She's blogged about her brothers experiences in Iraq.

We are all so blessed!

Happy Veterans Day!

I just wanted to take this time to thank our troops, present and past. I am so honored to know that there are those who give their lives for my freedom. What a wonderful country we live in!

Here are some of the people Brian and I personally know that have served and we thank them from the bottom of out hearts:
* Sam Dana
* Lynn Wood
* Marty Taylor
* Buck Taylor
* Brady Taylor
* Scott Fritche
* Nick Lyon

THANK YOU!

What Made You Smile Today?

Things that made me smile today...

1. Waking up to snow falling

2. Hearing Christmas music on the radio. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

3. Being able to wear long sleeved clothing

4. Chatting with Kristi - She always makes me giggle

5. Having a good conversation with Kim - where we agreed on everything (Love that)

6. Getting one step closer to having my Christmas shopping done

7. Waking up and seeing the lights and Christmas tree up in our room and loving how dorky we are

8. Getting Halloween pics from friends

9. I get to do Power Flex tonight

10. Looking out the window and it's still snowing at 2:30 PM

What made you smile today?

Happy Halloween!

We had such a fun Halloween this year.

First, everyone at REMAX dressed up and we had a soup luncheon that lasted most of the day (haha).

Then Brian and I went to see Allee and Tyler. Allee was a baseball player and Tyler was a cop.

Then we went to Red Lobster (YUMMY) and then we went to Holly's party and had a blast.

Woo Hoo!

Clayton Master Class

I took a Master Class with some of the Clayton dancers - taught by an old Drill girl of mine - Mindy! It was fantastic. I loved dancing the combination she taught. She did a wonderful job! I still love dancing as much as I ever did.. .. .. Thanks Mindy!

Baby Taylor

Here's to our little TROLL niece.. .. ..

Doesn't she look like those troll dolls we used to play with?

Pumpkins!

We got to do pumpkins with both sides of the family this year.

We went to Lynn and Sheila's and carved pumpkins with the WHOLE family. Then we had a pasta feast, which was wonderful! It was SO nice to hang out with everyone.

We also painted pumpkins with Allee and Tyler. They were so funny and wanted to paint EVERY side.

Tag From Sheena

Its the game of blog tag!!! I was tagged by Sheena.

For those of you that I tag, here are the instructions. Copy the post, paste into a new post, and fill in your answers. Then you get to tag people!!!

I am... tired and cannot wait to finish school.
I know... that I have the best family in the world.
I want... Brian to get into pharmacy school this year.
I have... so many blessings in my life.
I wish... that these last classes of mine will go by quickly.
I hate... when people leave their blinkers on.
I miss... my grandma.
I fear... clowns.
I feel... like I have too much to do.
I hear... the hum of Big Bertha behind me.
I smell... rain.
I crave... sleep.
I search...for ways to make the world better.
I wonder... if life will turn out the way I expect it to.
I regret... not spending more time.. .. ..
I love... my wonderful family and friends.
I care... to see my family as happy as they can be.
I always...worry too much.
I am going...to push myself.
I believe...that life is what you make it.

I tag - anyone who will do this!!!!!!!!