Gratitudes

  Reflections from 9/11
1.  I am grateful to live in the United States and have the freedom to live my lfe as I want.
2.  I am grateful to the men and women who serve to protect our country.
3.  I am grateful to have my family and loved ones in my life when there are people who do not.

On a more upbeat note :)
4.  Date night with my husband - It has been nice to have him home this weekend.  He has been working hard.
5.  Sleeping in . . . .
6.  Beautiful Fall weather

Gratitudes

1.  That my kids made it through the weekend without bickering, they did their chores without complaining, and Caden did all of his homework!  Wonderful!
2.  My mom and dad - words can't express my love for them.
3.  That I have a job - I am lucky to have one even if I don't want to go there 5 days a week. :)
4.  My husband - he is my rock!
5.  Farmer's market produce - Yummy!
6.  There is nothing better than getting my hair cut and colored - such pampering!

First Day of School!

Yeah!  School is back in session!  I really thought the kids would whine and complain over having their picture taken but no complaints were issued!  First day of school pictures are a tradition and I wasn't about to stop today!

CADEN - THE COOL 9TH GRADER!

CARLIN - THE SWEET 8TH GRADER!

READY FOR SCHOOL!

WOW - I still get teary!  They have grown up so much!

Tibblefork

A few weeks ago, my sister Tara called all of us on a Saturday morning saying we should go up American Fork Canyon to Tibblefork.  We could get a picnic spot, BBQ and let the kids fish and play.  We were all able to make it except my brother Matt and his family.
Dustin and I used to camp all the time, with friends, up at Tibblefork and we hadn't been up there in years.  It was nice just to sit outside and talk, laugh, and eat!