Halloween

Dylan decorated our front porch. Isabella was afraid! I think Dylan completed his mission...

Trick or Treat!


Our ward always has a Trunk or Treat. This year I was a vampire, Isabella was a bat woman, Dylan was a Clone War Tropper and Rick was just scary...
Here are our friends, Tyler, Adria, Jade and Maddie.

Fall is here!

Since summer is over I guess fall is here. It feels strange, like I'm not ready for it. We haven't even decorated for Halloween, and it's on Friday...yikes. By the time I get it up, it's time to take it down. I don't think Dylan and Isabella will let me get away with it this year. Oh well!

Isabella loves to rake leaves. The only problem she also likes to jump in them (it does keep her occupied for a long time). Her friend Jade came over the other day and they raked some leaves and then tried to bury themselves in it. They had leaves everywhere, and when I say everywhere...I mean everywhere. They had a blast though!

One last time...

On Saturday we went out on Tyler's boat. It was awesome. The day was beautiful, sunny with yellow and red trees everywhere. We were the only ones out on the water. Rick and Tyler didn't care that it was cold...they did have their wet suits on. They actually said that the water wasn't too bad...????? it's the end of October...brrrrr. Rick have been wake boarding this whole summer and I have not been out with him in so long, I was so impressed. I was taking pictures but I didn't get too many pictures of Rick because the camera died...so I got a lot of pictures of Tyler, but not of Rick...sorry honey! Nothing personal! One of these pictures isn't Rick but I thought if I had the camera, I would have been able to catch him...



The kids loved it. Here are some pictures of them. Isabella loves to hold the flag. Summer is officially over...

Vancouver and Celine...Here I Come!

I just went to Vancouver Canada with my best friend Jenn. We took off Sunday morning and drove up to her parents house. It only took us a little more then 4 hours. They live in a beautiful home in a beautiful area. I couldn't believe how many awesome old homes up there. Jenn's family were wonderful hosts. They welcomed me with open arms. They took me around showing me their city...it is HUGE! I felt at home with all the European names. Kensington, Surrey, Westminister and so on. I LOVED IT! It was strange to go without Rick or the kids...but it was nice. I didn't have to worry about homework, schedules, phone calls, play dates, soccer, church, dinners, kids baths, brushing teeth, shopping (well, I did shop, but not for groceries!) and so on. It felt weird to get ready for bed all by myself and no one else to worry about. I loved it, but I sure missed them all at home.

The reason we went up there was to go to Celine Dion's concert. Jenn and Matt got the ticket from Jenn's parents for Christmas, but Matt didn't want to go...I don't know why...other then his friends would never let him get away with that very easlily. I'm glad he didn't go, 'cause I loved it! We had a ball. Jenn's parents, her sisters, Shawna and Shelly and her husband went. There was an opening act by Gordon Brown...it was soooo good! He was a comedian...laughed a lot! Celine was great, very entertaining. I didn't think I would know any songs, other then the Titanic one, but I did and I have to admit, they were good. I think one of the best parts was this girl next to Jenn's dad (first I have to say that Jenn's dad tolerated the concert) but the girl next to him was in love with Celine. She sang every song with power and had tears in her eyes once in a while...it was hilarious!

I hope we can do this again. Jenn and I. We had so much fun together. THANKS MY FRIEND! I also have to say thanks to all those involved. Jenn's family for letting me stay there and have me come to the concert. Adria, The Riggan family, and Becky for watching our kids while I was gone. Obviously my dear husband Rick, who actually cleaned the house for me. ANd last but not the least my wonderful children, Isabella and Dylan who was so good while I was gone. LOVE YOU ALL!

Dylan is amazing on his bike. He was a little scared of this bike in the beginning, it is a lot bigger then his last one. Rick has to coax him a bit, but as soon as he is on...he loves it.

And there is our dog...again.

Here is a little movie of Isabella riding Teacup. She loves that little horse and so do I. It always make me happy to go out to Monitor where she is boarded. It is quiet, except the noise of the chickens, dogs and horses and sometimes you hear the train from the distance. My favorite thing to do out there is walking in the orchards and just smelling the apples and putting my nose in Teacup's mane, I love the smell of horses. Dylan and Isabella loves it out there too. We also have Dylan's motorcycle out there, so he rides that while Isabella rides Teacup. Isabella is getting so good with her little pony. It's amazing to watch her. This day she just wanted to ride bareback.

The dog in the background is our dog Mika.

My Little Pony...according to Isabella

Crazy life!

Ok ok...it's been a while but I've been so busy with work. We are doing great, it's amazing to see people actually buying the stuff you create. I love what I do. If you haven't seen it yet check it out at www.alphabetgardendesigns.com If you have any suggestions, just let me know.

Linda is here right now (Rick's mom). We have so much fun. I feel bad because I have to work. She is such a trooper.





It's pretty crazy for the kids (and me of course); soccer, scouts, taking care of the horse, homework and so on. It's a fun time, but oh so busy. Dylan is in a great team. They have won every game except the first one. Yesterday they won with 16-1, pretty awesome (I felt bad for the other team). He is doing great as a goal keeper. He loves it which is the important thing.