New Car and Daddy Time

We had been talking about getting a van for some time now and we just could not find anything here that we liked for the price we wanted so I was curious and started looking for vans in Utah.  I found one I liked and the price was perfect so I bought one way tickets for me and the kids flew out there bought the van and I love it.  It is smooth and spacious and everything we wanted.  

Brad has been traveling like crazy lately.  He has been to Kentucky, Kansas, Illinois, California, Florida, and Oklahoma all this year for weeks at a time for most of them.  The past couple of weeks he has been going up to Fort Collins which is almost 2 hours away so we decided to go up there so we can at least see him in the evenings and I don't have to sleep alone.  

Here are the kids at the Mcdonalds play place. 

Here we are at Cafe Rio for lunch with Brad.

Last weekend we decided to go to the Cherry Creek Mall.  The kids had a blast and Miss Bailey wore big girl undies the whole time and did not have any accidents!!! 

 I just love this picture of Bailey. She is such a sweet little girl.  She went through this phase where she was a terror.  She would throw fits like crazy and was just kind of a nightmare at times.  And then something happened... Just in the last month or so she has been a perfect little angel.  She listens, she is polite, loving and just a joy to be around.  Don't get me wrong she definitely still has her spunk and attitude and we love her fun little personality and wouldn't want her any other way! :-) 

At the hotel swimming.

 Just laying out

Fun Times

13.1

Yep that's right.  I decided the other night I'm doing it. I am going to run a half marathon!  I will have about 5 months to train.  I plan on doing it in April.  I have a couple of reason for wanting to do this.  I think planning for races helps me get motivated to exercise.  I have been wanting to do a half for awhile now so I would like to accomplish my goal.  And we are going on a cruise and I want to look good in my swim suits. :-) Honestly there are only a couple of areas I would like to work on from having babies.  I am at a great weight for my age and height.  I really just want to be in good shape and accomplish this goal.  I also think about Jason and Bailey.  I want them to see me and Brad exercise to see that is important and we should take care of our bodies but not obsess about it.  Anyway, I started running this morning.  I only did a mile.  I haven't ran in a few months so I wanted to see where I am at.  Let me tell ya it was rough!! I was also pushing the stroller with the kids so that is an extra 50 lbs but I did it!  The next couple of months will be for me to get back into shape and I plan on doing some exercises to strengthen my hips and knees to prevent injuries and then I will follow my training schedule.  So if any of you have ran a half or any type of race and have some good advice for me please let me know! :-)

Halloween 2012

We didn't do trick or treating on Halloween night this year (Brad was out of town and I didn't feel brave enough to do that by myself) Brad's work had their annual party and we had a great time as always.  We didn't get to stay as long this year because I had a relief society activity and I had the opportunity to give a little lesson.  We also had a play group Halloween party with a potluck and the Ward Halloween party with a kid friendly haunted house.  So the kids were able to wear their costumes a few times. 

This year Bailey was a pretty witch. Everyone kept bringing up last years costume.  It pretty much rocked and I don't think I will ever top it :-(  But she made an awesome pretty witch.

 And of course Jason was Spiderman!!!

 Bailey getting her face painted.  She did not move a muscle the whole time.  I tried to get Jason to paint his face like spiderman but he refused.  He is kind of weird about that stuff :-)

 Here is Bailey carefully lining up her candy.  I quickly snapped a picture then took the candy away.  Mean mommy I know.  I do let them eat their candy but I keep the candy hidden or else it would all be gone in a couple of days.

Last Minute Trip

We recently started looking to buy a van and just could not find anything we liked here in Denver so I decided to look in Utah just out of curiosity at first but quickly found out Utah rocks when it comes to having a lot of vans for sale at a great price.  So I booked a one way trip for me and the kids.  My sister-in-law Brandi picked us up from the airport and we stopped at the car dealership and I bought my new van! Since I was already out there I figured we might as well spend some time with family :-) 

Over the weekend we went to a pumpkin patch 

We were lucky enough to be there the same time as Brandi's baby shower.  I am so glad I was able to be there and so excited for their little guy to get here!

On the way home the fall colors in Grand Junction were pretty awesome.

And apparently it is winter in Vail, CO

The kids stuck in traffic.  There was a bad wreck and closed the interstate. Thank goodness for portable DVD players!

Jason in a scary Halloween mask.  Brad used to wear this mask so Jason thought he was pretty cool.

There is Wanda the witch making breakfast for us! Jason loved Wanda the witch especially when she hid candy.

Party Time

Jason got to go to one of his best friends Mazin's birthday party on Friday.  And he had a blast.  Him and Mazin get along really well and always have a fun time playing together.  Poor Bailey had a fever so she had some one on one time with her Dad.

Jason and Mazin

Jason's favorite game. He owned it. :-)