What a busy week!

This week almost kicked my ____! It was incredibly busy (like most weeks for those that know me all too well).
Tuesday I had a MOPs steering meeting. I am now in charge of publicity which just means I get to produce a newsletter each month! I love it. Then I met with my new Arbonnoe partner, Kaye. We strategized her new business plan and I am so excited she joined our team.

Wednesday I had to have surgery on my mouth! NO FUN. Too much drilling and scrapping. Wednesday afternoon I met with my PTA partners to plan our meeting agenda for next week. I am really enjoying being involved with PTA. Linda Hill and I are both PTA Presidents. Wednesday night were choir rehersals and I am still not so sure how it is going to be pulled off.
The kids had so much fun with sidewalk chalk because it was 80 degrees. We also have a lovely picture of Connor's garbage black eye. He ran into some dangerous garbage and got himself a shiner.














Our church is doing a very involved Christmas production with dancing, singing and acting. I am betting I trip over someone or something and fall flat on my face. We have an amazing Broadway Choreographer helping us and her engery is infectious. I came home after a 2.5 hour rehersal exhausted.

Thursday Morning I spent the morning cleaning for our special guest and pulling listings for three real estate deals we have in the works. Two referrals from Salt Lake City and one friend from North Carolina that is looking for land in Evergreen. At noon I met up with Jodie Sheppard and clan to look at 5 houses in Littleton. Jodie is the cousin to a good friend of mine and we instantly have an amazing bond. It is so much fun to work with people you enjoy. Once we were done with Jodie I moved on to house hunting with Rachelle (a piolts wife from SLC who is relocationg to Denver). We took Olivia and her daughter Briana to look at some houses in Highlands Ranch. The day ended with dinner at 8pm and me falling on the couch!

Friday I took Rachelle and Briana to the airport and raced home to meet Jon and Sandy Michel so that I could show them some land up in Evergreen. It is so beautiful up there that I actually imagined us living up there for a moment. It was a short moment because I am too social to be far away from people.

Saturday was a wonderful shower for our Kimmy Cooper. Kiet and I are going out to dinner with John, Karen, Abby and Scott which I am totally looking forward to. Ciao for now and Connor has begged me to share this picture with all of you who read this.

A visit from a gentle breeze!

Chela and the kids in Morrison



My extended family from Mexico!

Well my lovely Chela just left and it was such a special visit! She drove in Saturday afternoon with a big smile on her face and lots of love in her heart. The best part of the visit was her presence with my kiddos. They loved her and I am sorry to say she never had a spare moment to herself because they were joined at her hip. We went to dinner at the Hills and came home and had a nice bit of conversation and life sharing. Sunday morning we took Chela to our favorite spot in Morrison (no not TNT for those of you who live here) The Blue Cow Cafe! The kids and Chela colored and talked as we waited for our pancakes the size of small tires and lots and lots of coffee. We then strolled along the rustling stream in Morrison and captured some photos.

Connor had a soccer game and Connor scored two of the four goals. We all took a wonderful nap and then headed up to Red Rocks for a two hour hike. Kiet made some yummy Pad Thai which completed a great day!

Connor man at his Uncle Scotty's 30th Surprise Party

Olivia's 4th Birthday Party - can you guess the theme?

Scott, Abby, and Eugene at our 2nd Annual Neighborhood Party
November 3

The weekend is here!!! Yippee - the kids are still sleeping and I think I will let them sleep in. Their daddy kept them out very very late last night. I am listening to an interview of my daddy on a local Grover Beach radio station. I am so proud of him, he is running for City Council in his town and I love his passion for politics. We have a busy weekend in store for us and like last weekends big football game we will be on the move the whole time. I have a choreography weekend tonight and all day tomorrow. Our church is having a huge Christmas pagent and I will have to sing and dance at the same time. We will hope and pray that I don't make a fool out of myself and fall on my face in front of hundreds. My cousing Chela is coming on Sunday and I am so excited. Here are some pictures of Connor's first real football game as well as some other random family pictures.

Halloween!!!

Halloween lasted two full days this year! It started with dinner at the Hills because Kiet had to work late and is still on crutches. We picked up Connor's friend Jackson and headed to the local highschool for Trick or Treat Street! The kids had a blast. Each room was decorated by theme and was manned by costumed highschool students. I am not sure who had more fun the highschoolers or the kids. Then it was off to West Bowles (our church) for a Harvest festival. It was the first year that I could visit with friends and the kids were on their own. Connor took Olivia's hand the minute we walked throught the doors and they were gone. I truly love to watch their friendship grow and evolve.

Trip to Saratoga!

This month we all took a ride down to Saratoga to see Brad and Rusty's first real house. We are so happy for them and the house if perfect!!! Lots of room, lots of kitchen and a huge backyard! We had so much fun especially the kids. They love their Wyoming cousions. We took a long along the river and ended up at the hot springs. Bradley and Connor were the first ones in to try to catch fish. Mind you the temperature outside was freezing, but it is the hot springs Right? Scotty of course had to strip down to his boxers and get right in with the boys. It was such a sight to see Olivia and Jed get in as well. I wish I had a camera!