Brother in law

This is one of Shawn's older brothers, Glen, with his daughter. He was killed in a car accident yesterday. Even though I have been married for 13 years I have only met him 2 times. He lived in Florida, not exactly a quick trip. He was a great guy. Always had a smile on his face and loved to get into deep discussions. He will be greatly missed!

Some one is making some good money off us.

For family night we put together a Halloween Ginger bread house. I had never seen a ginger bread house themed for a holiday other then Christmas. Boy my kids had a good time.
This is the finished project. Now I am just waiting to see one with Pilgrims on it for Thanksgiving. I am sure my kids will want that one too.

Smart kid

I have such a smart kid! This is Austin with his Kindergarten teacher. He loves school so much. He was actually upset when he found out that there was no school on Saturdays.

The other day he asked Dad how to tie his shoe laces up. So Dad showed him one time. He mastered the art of tying shoes laces so fast. Now he asks people if he can tie their shoes for them.

Preschool

We are doing a Parent ran preschool for 6 kids in our neighborhood. They are all 3 years old and they are so fun to teach. We team up with another parent and either do the lesson and craft or the treat. The kids go 1 day a week and they love it!!! And yes there are only 2 girls with 4 boys.

I have already learned something from teaching them---3 year olds are so funny!

Baseball

Look at the smile on his face.

This is officially T-ball, but the coach pitches it to them 3 times and then if they can't hit the ball they use the "T". He loves it.

Shawn running!

My sweet husband started running this year because it was something we could do together. We ran together in a race in May and loved it. Then I hurt my knee and can no longer run. So he ran this last race himself. He did a great job. He ran the 10K up in Pocatello and he placed 3rd in his age group. He says now that he got an award he is finished racing.

Wedding

My younger sister got married this weekend. The weather was perfect and the couple looked perfect. Here a few highlights of the fun day.

We should have this kind of cake at every wedding. As we call it at our house, 7lbs of chocolate goodness.

Then you need to add beautifully arranged veggies and fruit. How cute is all of that!

Then add a ton of sweet flower girls. The mother-in-law to be, made all of those cute skirts. The girls were excited to be included in the celebration.

This would be me and my older sister, why are my eyes closed??? And how come I look like I am giggling??? I have no idea, but it was the only picture of us together.

This is my brother, Cory, and the bride. He stood in for my Dad and was the one to "give her away", he did a great job.

This would be the groom and his older brother.

What a beautiful couple!!!!

Then of course the cars needed to be decorated.

This kids even get in on the action.

It was a great day and we are so happy for them. Love them both!