Making a Pumpkin into Dessert

As a contestant in the yummiest pumpkin portion of our Giant Pumpkin Constest later today, I am determined to make my own pie from scratch!

I sure hope it turns out well.... it sure looks yummy!

Wilton Ward Trunk-or-Treat

Halloween here we come!! The kids pose for a quick picture before we enter the main area of fun! My mom's ward puts on a trunk-or-treat every year, and it seems we go every year. This year was no exception as we participated in all the fun activities.

There is so much do do: Games, bouncy house, haunted house, food and DESSERTS!
Jonah = Superman (minus a cape he forgot at home)

Katie John = Fauna (the green good fairy in Sleeping Beauty)

Sariah = Cinderella

Keira = Purple and green dinosaur w/pink bow

Jog-a-thon Excitement

The small cheerleaders watch from the sidelines! (Dylan, Keira & Sariah)

Today was the long awaited jog-a-thon. The kids (especially Jonah) have been practicing by running laps in the backyard or up and down our street for weeks now. The small kids and I cheered, waved and championed our runners.

Both Jonah and Katie John ran better than last year. Jonah busted out with 24 laps- that's 2 whole miles!! Katie John ran a whopping 17 laps, which is impressive for a 1st grader. We are so proud of our kids!

Jonah and Katie John enjoy a cooling orange freeze after the big event!

10th Anniversary Celebration

Happy Anniversary to us!

Friday the 17th was our 10th anniversary. John came home with a big bag of gifts and a dozen roses. What a wonderful thing! I got all sorts of useful as well as yummy things in the big bag. I really appreciate the giant bag of gummy bears (i'll just put off kicking my gummy habit for another week) I can again listen to my ipod with the ear thingy's that John got me and of course there was a wonderfully pink sappy card. Thank you John for being that wonderful husband that is a diligent worker, helps where needed and is a devoted husband and father. I love you!

Things that I find myself thinking about lately as I ponder the last 10 years and the coming 10:

1) it's already been 10 years? that can't be right...

2) I guess that makes sense... Jonah is 8

3) wow, does this make me old... or what...

4) do I even remember who my bridesmaids were? (Christy, Kelly & Margarette Wahoo!)

5) how long will the next 10 take...

6) is my favorite color really green? blue and purple are nice too.

7) exercise... i should be more involved with that.

8) why are the gas prices in Mississippi $1 less that our prices?

9) how wonderful it is to have great friends who have made it this far with me :)

10) I sure love my family!

Watch out Christy you're next!