The best and funniest Christmas pagent ever..

Our makeshift last minute reenactment of the Christmas story was a hit.





















Ivy as Mary (pregnant and all)





















Eli as Joseph

Longest 6 months of my life!

After 6 months of living 1,500 miles apart I was able to head to Alabama and bring Russ back home! We had a great trip just the two of us we went through 9 states in 2 1/2 days; AL,MS,AR,TN,OK,TX,NM,CO,UT. The kids are SOO excited to have him home again! Now that he is back I sit and think how did I do it alone for that long?? I know we were all blessed and are just happy it is over!

Merry Christmas!

Hope You all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

Halloween...

This is what I am up against this year..

Sported out!

I am officially sported out.. Practices or games everyday of the week and on weekends is about to due me in.. The kids are thriving and loving every second of it so that makes it all worth while. I on the other hand need a day at the spa..

Picnicking

Today was a perfect day to have a picnic with the kids at the park. No school. Just me and my four kids alone. It was heaven. I am not ready for winter yet..

River Rampage Tri

Russ and some of his siblings competed in the Green River Rampage Triathlon a few weeks ago. It was so inspiring to watch. I really think I should start training now for the one next year. Russ placed 3rd in his division. Pretty awesome!