Goodnight Sweetheart...

Ashley's Class Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch 10/12/2009

I had the privilege of escorting Ashley and her class to the Pumpkin Patch last month. Luckily, I was only in charge of Ashley and her friend, Macy--I can only handle 2 kindergartners at a time! The kids got to ride the school bus while another mom and I drove in the car, stopped at Starbucks for coffee, and still made it to the farm before the bus! It was cold and windy, but the kids had fun riding the tractor, doing a kids' hay maze, picking pumpkins, and visiting the horses. There are only 6 girls in Ashley's class of 20 so she and Macy have to stay close - aren't they cute together?!

Halloween 2009

Gem State Gymnastics Monster Mash 10/24/2009. Pirate Boy and Bat Girl. And Bat Girl wins for best costume ('cause Pirate Boy lost his eye patch).


The kids help Dad create the Haunted Garage 10/27/09.

Halloween Carnival at the Banks' House 10/30/09 with all our friends from school!

Post-Trick-or-Treating 10/31/09. Peyton made a haul! Ashley's asleep on Daddy's lap.

Thunder Mountain Line

A few weeks ago we took the kids on a train excursion with some friends of ours. The train runs from Horseshoe Bend to Banks and back again. For those of you who have rafted the Main Payette with us, this is the train that we see on our river voyage. The railroad set up a "pumpkin patch" in Banks so we could bring home more pumpkins for the squirrels to chew on. The best part of the ride was the amazing scenery! Actually, the best part was that the kids were tired from a sleepover the night before and Peyton slept on my lap on the way back from Banks (and Ashley slept on her Daddy's lap). But the scenery was second best! I hate to brag, but Idaho is BEAUTIFUL and I feel very blessed to live here. For me, there is nothing better to do on a Sunday than enjoy God's gift of the outdoors with my family.

New Pictures I Love...

Ashley Tied Her Own Shoes Today!

Life is Good...

Harrison Classic 10/11/2009

1-mile race, uphill - Mom almost died (running with Ashley), but the kids did great! They even got medals at the end and had them signed by Kristin Armstrong, Olympic Gold Medalist from Boise, Idaho!

Wha'SUP?!

Jeff and I spent some quality time with our Kindergartner on Columbus Day (sorry, Peyton!). Ashley had school in the morning that day so we took out the paddleboard and kayak that afternoon. I must admit, I was very reluctant to get wet with it being freezing cold outside and overcast, but Jeff told me I'd be fine as long as I didn't mess up and fall off the board. Guess what? I didn't fall! My feet got wet, but that's all. This was my first time on the paddleboard and I was very proud of myself. Oh, Ashley did good, too.

Ashley Soccer Game

Ashley's 1st official soccer team! Their name: The Best Soccer Playing Princesses Ever!

Ayla, Gabi, and Ashley line up for the kickoff! ~ Ashley tries to get the ball away from the red team!~ Check her out in action! ~ Ashley scores a goal! ~ She and Ayla are pretty excited about that!