Our little soccer player!

After a slow start to the season, Easton is now a much improved soccer player. His first 3-4 games he just didn't get what to do. He started to play defense but never really got to the ball. Well that all changed last week. Eric practiced with him and told him to "push his way to the ball." Normally that won't be a good thing but with 12 kids playing on the field..you kindof have to push your way through or you will never touch the ball. Saturday Easton really got out there and played most of the game. He made 3 GOALS! He made is first one of the season and was so excited! We were so proud of him. He did great!

He got ice cream after the game...he loved it!

Now that he knows how to play...he only has two games left. Grandma and Grandpa will be here to cheer him on. He will love that! Good Job, Easton!!!!

Fright Fest at Six Flags

Last weekend we went to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for Fright Fest! The theme park was decorated for Halloween with special Halloween shows. The kids loved trick or treating and seeing the scary decorations. The kids really wanted to go into the Haunted Houses but it costs extra and they were too little...too scary they said! It was a lot of fun. The kids love six flags. We already are planning on season passing next year again! Making memories that will last forever in the eyes of kids!

Gotta love the blood fountain!

Trick or Treating with Bugs Bunny!

Looney Tunes Talent Show

At the Tiger Show

The kids were sooooo excited to see these pink flamingos.

Tried to talk Eric into doing this for Halloween!

The kids favorite ride...Log Ride.

Me, Jessica, Easton and Peggy

Getting ready to get wet!

Oh boy they got wet!

It was a fun day!!!!

Rascal Flatts Concert!

One thing I love...Concerts!!!!

I had a way fun girls night with some friends last weekend. We went to the Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker opening the show. Darius was great. He played a few country versions from Hootie and the blow fish. We enjoyed his music!

Then Rascal Flatts came out. They had amazing screens, fireworks, graphics, etc...they put on a great stage show. (All except for one racy video..I was a little shocked they played it) We had a great time dancing to their fast songs. It was a cold windy night but we still had a great time dancing and singing. The more we moved..the warmer we were! It was a wonderful evening!

(A very special thanks to Mike for the tickets!!!!)

Kathy (Her husband Jake was their too), Me, Kara, Michelle and Meghann.

Opening the show!

Great graphics!
Loved the fireworks!

A little Halloween Fun!

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My New Idea...Our Dinner Plan!

This morning... I decided to create a dinner plan for my family. I don't cook on a regular basis...mainly because I never know what to make and I think about dinner too late. I work at night...so I use that as one of my excuses. Eric is great about whipping up Chicken with salad, pasta with sauce, Mac and Cheese, etc...I know he would appreciate dinner done at least a couple nights a week!

So I spent hours finding new recipes that my family would like. Most of them came from http://www.mykichencafe.blogspot.com/ , http://www.dinnersonme.blogspot.com/ , http://www.lovehugsandgiggles.com/ and http://yummygoodnessrecipes.blogspot.ccom/ (which is a family recipe blog that I add too)

I created a calendar for October and November with all the meals and days. I then made a 3-ring binder and put all the recipes in order and in plastic sleeves to keep them clean while cooking. Now all I have to do is go through my recipes and make shopping lists on a weekly basis.

I hope my idea works!!!! We shall see. I just hope we don't gain weight from cooking more often...I tend to eat more because the food tastes better!

(Easton was my helper!)

10 Things about...

10 Things about...Me!
1. I love being warm. I love laying in my warm bed in the morning. Or taking hot long showers!

2. I enjoy doing crafty things..just can't find the time to do it very often.
I love digital scrapbooking!

3. I love making new friends. If only I wasn't so shy around new people.

4. I love cruises...the best way to travel! The Caribbean is amazing.

5. I love to wakeboard! Boating is one of my favorite summer activities.

6. My favorite place is Lake Powell. The beauty is amazing.

7. I love concerts! My favorites...Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim/Faith..seeing Rascal Flatts this weekend..can't wait!

8. I enjoy watching TV at night to wind down my day...my favorites are Greys, Private Practice, Dancing with the stars, American Idol, Bachlorette, Shark Tank, Lie to Me, 24, Prison Break, I could go on and on.

9. I am addicted to Gmail, facebook...ok anything on the computer. I know I spend too much time on the computer.

10. I love chick flicks...my favorite movie is "Sweet Home Alabama." I enjoy any girly movie!

Bonus: I love candy!(too much) My favorite is Sour Watermelons.

That's enough about me!
It's hard to write things up about yourself.
It was easier writing the kids and Eric's!

10 Things about...

10 Things about....Sway Sway!

1. Sway is so GOOOOOOD with the kids.

She loves the kids to play with her...even if they hurt her!

2. Sway is a fabulous outside dog. We can leave the door open and she will just lay by the door and not even try to come in.

3. Sway protects my home...especially when Eric is out of town. She makes me feel a little better about being home alone. (Even though we never have used her defensive skills..hopefully she would use them if necessary)

4. Sway is a beautiful dog!

5. Sway sits on top of the stairs by the front door and crosses her legs

and "watches" over the house. It is so cute!

6. Sway loves to walk...She is the happiest dog ever if she sees you carrying her leash.

7. Sway listens and obeys really well...mainly to Eric but enough for me!

8. Sway follows Eric around where ever he goes. Sway LOVES Eric. And Brooklyn!

9. Sway is a good cleaner upper when the kids make a mess outside. Makes my job a little easier as long as she doesn't get a hold of something that she can tear apart!

10. Sway is a great addition to our family.

She was a crazy puppy but now is a fabulous dog that we LOVE!