"My little Wee Witches"

Today my friend, Rebecca and I ventured over to Gardner Village to brave the crowds and the witches. Everyone else had the same idea. It was fun to see so many cute costumes. This really is a fun place to visit during the Fall and to check out the festive decorations. The weather was perfect and my little "ghouls" were very good. We found all the witches for the scavenger hunt. Thanks to Rebecca and Shannon. The girls also danced in the little costume parade. Mom even got herself a yummy treat! I couldn't resist.

Birthday wishes to Nicci

It's Brett's sister's birthday today. We hope you have a fun filled day. We think you are great and love you. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Art!

In all those posts yesterday I forgot to make a special birthday post to Grandpa Marshall. Brett was born on the same day as his grandpa's birthday. Not only do they share the same birthday but the share the name Arthur (Brett Arthur)and a love and passion for golf. We love you Grandpa and hope you had a very nice birthday.

What! Snow! Really?

Brett - saving our tree from the heavy snow

Remember doing this when you were a kid? I admit I still do it. Except for the yellow stained snow.

First the snowman of the year which by the way is a princess. Do you like how Teagan has outgrown her snow outfit from last year. Time to go shopping for winter gear.

Two days earlier before the snow storm.

HB2U Superman!

"Daddy is Superman! He can fix anything"

The girls wanted to open presents and eat cake first thing this morning. Some parents we are to feed our kids cake for breakfast. It is fast sunday for us this morning so we resisted the temptation.

Brett's big birthday gift was purchasing new tires for the truck. Not sure that is what he really wanted but now that it snowed this morning we can rest assure he won't be slidding all over the roads going to work.

Guess whose Birthday it is today?

Thirty two years ago this young boy came into the world ready to conquer anything and everything. There was no stopping this kid. He thoroughly enjoys life and is such a happy person. He has a great love for his family and the gospel. He likes playing sports especially baseketball, soccer and golf. He is also my faithful waterboy and best friend. He is an awesome father and husband.

Brett we want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!! Kelty and Teagan are so excited for you to eat the cake they picked out for their SUPER DAD!


We love you! Steph, Kelty and Teagan

"Love Me" song i like by Collin Raye

Brett and I were invited by my parents to a Gala event Saturday night for Operation Kids honoring John Walsh for the work he has done to find missing children. He received the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. What a sad story about John's son being kidnapped and found two weeks later killed. He has helped save so many children. It was a special event held at the Grand America hotel to raise money for this great cause. Dennis Haysbert (Black president on the TV show 24 and in the Allstate commericals) was the host. Very cool since we are fans of 24 and then Collin Raye and Jim Brickman sang and played for us. We got all dressed up for the event. I felt like we were going to Prom. Every once in awhile I like to get all glammed up and my honey looked very handsome in his tux. It was a very fancy night full of lots of celebrities and beautiful people. I felt a little out of place. David Archuletta was there as well but didn't sing. Collin Raye had pointed him out and said if David was singing tonight there is no way he would sing since David has an amazing voice. Fun night. Thanks mom and dad!

Steph's running series....

I usually limit myself to one marathon a year and often question how people could run more then that in a year? Are they crazy? They are more insane then I am! So I challenged myself to run three marathons this year. I have to admit I am a little burned out now. I think the running shoes are going to be tossed into the trash. I ran the Ogden, Logan and St. George Marathon. My favorite is always the St. George run. However, this year it will be a very memorable race and one I shall never forget because it was so miserable. I trained running in the evening at the hottest temperatures during the summer so that I could handle the southern heat and well this year I don't think it got over 60 degrees and it rained the whole time and was very windy. The paper said the weather tested how people could handle adversity. I wouldn't call it adversity it was torture. So now the Ogden marathon is #1 on my list of recommended marathons. After I finished the St. George race I told Brett, NEVER AGAIN! He asked me to write that on paper and sign it. He knows I am not serious but for awhile I shall take a break and run for just the pure enjoyment of running.

See Steph Run!

See Steph having fun!

See Steph is done!!

Good luck Sarah Palin!

"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air"

One Fairy Godmother and ten little princesses!

Once upon a party-time, in the kingdom of kaysville, there lived ten beautiful princesses who came to celebrate Kelty's birthday. They played some games and ate a slice of cake. They were even so lucky to have the fairy godmother attend the party to dance and read stories to them. She also granted them each a wish, that they would all be very beautiful, happy princesses when they returned home.

The girls were so cute with each other. I love the last picture with the princesses walking down the sidewalk. Watch out Prince Charmings!!!

It's another September birthday!

Kelty keeps telling us, "I can't believe I am turning 5". You can't believe it but your parents sure can and we have loved almost every minute of it. Exactly five years ago on the eve before Kelty was born, Brett and I drove up to Snowbasin to enjoy the autumn colors and had a picnic discussing our fears and excitement for our first child to be born. What was it going to be like? Are we ready for this? Do we even know what to expect besides all the things we had been told and seen. We knew there would be big changes and a great deal of learning but how could we really even comprehend and know for ourselves the love or joy our parents and our Heavenly parents have for each of us unless you experience it yourself as a parent. Those fears and anxiety of becoming a parent felt through out my pregnancy seemed to disappear as I held my daughter Kelty in my arms for the first time and kissed her cute button nose. Oh, how we adore our Princess Kelty and how we have treasured these 5 precious years her sweet little spirit has brought into our lives and in to our home. Happy Birthday Kelty-Lyn!

Happy Birthday!

Kelty and Teagan want to wish their Grandma a very Happy Birthday today. We hope you have a wonderful day. Loves and Kisses!

I love you Brett

I also want to tell Brett I love him and Thank him for watching the girls all weekend so I could go off and enjoy a nice weekend with my mom and sisters. Brett you did a fantastic job taking care of the girls. I am sure glad I married you.

weekend surprise

Now that is funny how this picture turned out. The title seems fitting. J/K

Hollywood!

Jay, Shannon and the birthday girl

To celebrate my mom's 60th birthday this week my sisters and I thought we would take my mom on a girls only weekend getaway. We told our mom a few months ago to plan to be out of town for this weekend and to pack her bag for 2 days. I was actually really surprised that she really had no idea what we were going to do. Surprises are very hard to keep in our family for some reason. She thought maybe we were meeting my sister Jaimie in Vegas or St.George for a few days. So on Friday morning my mom was packing and my sister Shannon asked if a certain liquid item would be okay and she said of course so take it with you what is your concern and then Shannon noticed my mom was going to bring all these cases of gatorade and water to take in the car to give to Jaimie and Shannon told her that you can't take all that liquid on the plane. So then she wondered what we were doing. When we got to the airport she found out we were going to LA but was still wondering why and then at the gate area we had her open her Birthday card which had the wicked witch of the west on it saying - "Go ahead and have a Wicked fun Halloween" and we changed the Halloween part to Birthday. She then saw the tickets to Wicked. We had so much fun spending time with our mother. She really doesn't like a big production for her birthday and didn't want one of those big surprise birthday parties so I hope this was okay. It will probably be a memorable birthday for her. Thanks Shannon and Jaimie for a wonderful weekend and Mom we hope you liked your weekend surprise! We want you to know we love you and wish you the most WICKEDEST BIRTHDAY ever!

I am Proud to be an American!

Here is a video that I felt was point on.... Thank you to all those who sacrifice time, talents, and life for the freedoms we enjoy in America and for the freedoms of many throughout the world!

did you happen to see that beautiful sunset tonight?

thank goodness for evening runs and a beautiful sunset to end a crummy day. As soon as brett walked through the door my shoe laces were tied and I was out the door before he could ask how I was doing or what was for dinner. Here are a few other things that brought a smile to me today.