Basketball

I always thought watching my kids play sports was supposed to be fun. . . that was until yesterday. Kazen had a basketball game in Sandy and kids were starting to get hurt because of lack of calls, so I was a little upset. The ref came over to me and told me to calm down and I told him I would when he would start calling the game so kids did not get hurt. I don't know what is wrong with me. I am not a yeller, but competitive sports bring out the worst in me I guess. Needless to say, I will not be going back to Kazen's game in Sandy because I am now in the "Out of control fan club."

New Blog!

Justin and I are refinishing furniture.  Check out our new blog:  http://www.alittlechic.blogspot.com/.  I will be having a contest later this week and giving away some of our new paint!

My Beauty. . .

Well it came and went so quickly that I forgot to blog this significant moment. . . Keshley turned 16.  I am amazed at how time has gone so fast.  How did we get here?  I still feel like a teenager at heart, the only thing that forces me into reality are those little stray gray hairs that I find once in a while, but I show them. . . I don't let them get more than an inch long before I cause their untimely demise and yank 'em out! 

What were we talking about?  Oh yeah, Kesh.  What a beautiful young woman she has turned out to be, and her drive to be the best and do the best astounds me!  She is such a wonderful role model to Ella who adores her.  I love her spirit!  I love you, Kesh!

Mr. Snowplow Man

Oh, Mr. Snowplow Man,
come plow my streets.
Last-minute shopping
I have to complete.
Yet when I attempt to drive to the store,
crazy people pass by me going 64!
They forget when you push on the brakes in the snow
flying into the intersection most likely you will go.
Here I have lived for over 10 years,
but driving in the winter is still my biggest fear. . . (s).
I know I put this off 'til the very last day,
but I am a procrastinator, what more can I say?
All I am asking is for a good plow and some salt
'cause if there are no presents it will be Mr. Snowplow Man's fault.

Kazen's baptism. . . From July, oops!

If you know me, you know that although I have very good intentions, I am not very good at doing things, like blogging, in a timely manner. Kazen was baptized in July by my brother. He made the choice and the missionaries came and taught him. He learned so much from the missionaries. He really liked Elder Baker (center). They got a little competetive with basketball after the discussions. What a great missionary! Elder Eckols (hilarious!) is on the left and Elder Heaton on the right.

my daughter.. being well, my daughter.

just a little catching up from... may (: keshley, getting her award on physical education. Being awesome. the only girl in her entire class of over 300 students to win this award.

Dusting of snow and Spider Bull

I live on the East side of the Oquirrh Mountains, just up against the base of the Copper Pit, and today I awoke to a mini-winter wonderland. As long as the snow stays up in the mountains, I will allow myself to think it is beautiful. It is only when I have to drive in it that it starts to wear on me. It looks like Mother Nature used a giant sifter and coated the moutains with a fine layer of powdered sugar. The clouds are hanging low against the hills and the temperature has taken a tumble from yesterday, a whole 40 degrees! My family and I were going to drive up the winding mountainous roads this weekend to enjoy the fall colors, and I am hoping that the leaves will still be attached to the trees so that I can have a reminder of our short-lived fall this year. Justin tells me this is "football weather," and I have to agree with him.

If any of you are interested, "Spider Bull," the world record nontypical bull elk that was taken right here in Utah, is on display at Cabelas right now. My husband said it is quite impressive! I just talked to customer service to find out how long it would be there, and he said hopefully throughout the elk hunt, but the owner could call at any time to pick it up. Take your family and get a look up close and personal of this beauty, I guess some might call him ugly, but he is still a world record!

I hope this post finds you all warm and nestled safely in your homes, and most of all healthy!