Happy Halloween!!

 It's halloween and I LOVE this time of year.  We've got the spooky cob webs up, the skeleton hanging on the door, orange lights, and the black cauldron is full of candy and ready to be handed out to cute little trick or treaters.  We've been to 3 halloween parties so far since last week. Our neighborhood has a party every year with free food, games, bouncers and contests, then we went to our annual family party and we had more food, sang some Karaoke (go grandma) and had lots of laughs, then it was off to the ward party with more food, candy and a little kick ball.  Tonight we are having a bbq in our cul-de-sac with the neighbors before we go trick or treating.  I love the events and seeing my kids get excited about things.  There is nothing better than getting together with friends and family and making memories.  Happy Halloween to everyone and we'll post pictures after tonight.

Running!

Yes, after many years of saying no to running, I have finally decided to try it out.  I started with my sisters running program 6 weeks ago or so and have loved it!!  The program starts you out gradually so like the first week I ran 2 minutes and walked 4 minutes for a total of 30 minutes, now I'm running 13 minutes and walking 2 minutes 2x.  My sweet daughter Sydney saved her money and bought me an ipod for my birthday and my boys got me an itunes gift card to fill it up with great music.  That has really helped me as I run, so I can focus on something other than my side aches and shin splints.  I've been dealing with shin splints for a few weeks now so I'm going in to get some new shoes. Yeah!  Zach and I and my mom, my uncle Peter, my cousin Kalyn and her husband Nathan all ran the Chandler Challenge on saturday the 18th it was fun.  Zach came in like 12th over all and my mom got 3rd place in her age group (Go mom!) I came in 21st in my age group so I've got some work to do.  I really have enjoyed it, I quit the gym and just run 4 times a week at 6:15 am.  The weather has been nice so far and I'm still able to wear shorts and a tank top but I'm hoping it cools down soon as 95 degrees in October gets to be annoying sometimes -80 degrees would be nice.   

DISNEYLAND!

Kyle fighting Darth Maul?

Sydney, Tiffany, Chloe and Thea on the Teacups
Chloe and Snow White

Our hotel had bunk beds they all wanted the top
Chloe and Thea
Chloe and Minnie
Zach learning to be a Jedi Fighter
Each time one of our children reads 100 books (when they first start reading) we take the family to Disneyland.  Kyle was our reader this time and we left on sunday and got back last night.  We had a great time, we went with our good friends the Moore's so that made it extra fun.  We LOVE Disneyland but we didn't like the fact that California had an extra week of vacation and they all decided to come at the same time, and it was record temperatures of 100 degrees!  Yes, we're used to that but we were hoping for some nicer weather.  We got to go on most of the rides we wanted except the Nemo ride, the line was sooo long and I wasn't standing in that with a feisty 3 year old.  Next time we decided that November or December will be a perfect time to go.  

Zach and Kyle in their Baseball Uniforms

How cute is our little ballerina???

Husband Tag

1.  Where did you meet?  We met at the Glenwood Apartments in Provo, Utah.  Chris would say that we met at my boyfriends apartment but he was just my friend.  We use to tease each other about our names and we just became friends.

2.  How long did you date before you got married? 7 months

3.  How long have you been married?  14 Years

4.  What does he do that surprises you?  He brings me flowers when I least expect it.

5.  What is your favorite feature of his?  I love Chris's cheeks and big smile and yes his feet that never smell!

6.  What is your favorite quality of his?  He is a good father and husband.  He always wants the best for our family, and is a great provider.    

7.  Does he have a nickname for you?  No I don't think so, just mom or Christy.

8.  What is his favorite color?  No idea, I don't think he has one.

9.  What is his favorite food? Chris loves all kinds of foods he especially likes Sushi, Thai and Indian food,  He loves mexican food and anything with caramel in it.

10.  What is his favorite Sport?   Chris isn't a huge sports fan (thank goodness), I know he for sure likes baseball especially when the boys are playing and soccer when Sydney is playing he also likes to watch the BYU Cougars play in the fall.

11.  When and where was your first kiss?  We kissed at the Palace dance club in Provo on a little bench, I couldn't tell you when it was though probably Sept 93

12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?  We like to go to dinner together and then go shopping if we don't shop we might see a movie.  We also love our reality shows that we watch together.

13.  Do you have any children?  Yes- Sydney, Zach, Kyle and Chloe

14.  Does he have a hidden talent?  Chris is very handy and good at fixing things he can also play the piano beautifully!  Oh I can't forget his awesome wakeboarding skills!

15.  How old is he?  39 (sorry honey)

16. Who said I love you first?  I don't remember

17.  What's his favorite music?  He likes everything.

18.  What do you admire most about him?  There are many things I admire, he is a great person and loves to be successful.   Chris is creative and is very smart.  I've always loved that about him and it especially comes in handy when my 8th grader brings home math that I've forgotten how to do and he can help her with it.    

19.  Do you think he will read this?  Yes eventually

I tag Hayley, Randee, Natalie

Busy Month!

Life has been very busy in our household.  I love the fall (even though it's still 103 degrees), the humidity goes away, the mornings are perfect and there's excitement for the upcoming months.  We have been busy with baseball, homework and projects.  The boys are doing great on their teams, both teams are undefeated so far, they truly are becoming good little ball players and we are proud of them. Sydney is busy with lots of homework and projects.  She had a fun opportunity last week, for a grade in school she had to perform at halftime in the marching band at the Hamilton High School and Brophy Prep football game, it was a huge game and even some of the AZ. Cardinal players were there (Matt Leinhert)!  She is busy making new friends, being a good missionary and tumbling on monday nights with Zach, we're proud of you.  Chloe is well lets just say Chloe!  She is always into things and loves to talk about her friend Thea and her cousins.  She loves Disney princesses and we just celebrated her 3rd birthday the end of August (of course it was a princess party)  She got a new bike, dress up clothes, barbie laptop, 2 new dolls, a ball and some new pj's.  

I was released from the Young Women's a few weeks ago (cry, cry) and put into primary and I'm now teaching Zach's class (yeah)!  Kyle read his 100 books so we are off to Disneyland in October with our good friends the Moore's and we're all very excited especially Chloe, she always talks about the princesses she will see. Chris is always busy with work and he is enjoying his new hobby as Cactus Chris, he loves going out to the farm and watching those cactus grow. 

 I don't mean to ramble but I'm trying to catch up on what we've been doing.   We also enjoyed a nice afternoon at the temple yesterday with my family and then we went to dinner at Rosa's Mexican food.  I'll post some new pictures soon.

The Crazy Things She Does....

As you know Chloe has finally turned 3, she thinks she is 4 though. :) I still cant believe it has been 3 years since I was waiting in the hospital for my sister to be born. I was so excited that FINALLY I wouldn't be the only girl. Chloe makes me laugh and smile everyday. In fact she is sitting right by me and is singing me a song right now. Chloe is a special part of our family if we didn't have her I don't think our family we be the same with out her! I love her so much I am so glad Heavenly Father sent her to my family! Chloe your the BEST sister anyone could have I love you!

Sydney

here are some of the crazy things she does......

she wears hilarious costumes!!!

she sword fights dad and does kung fu! 

She loves to vacuum our house :)

Whoo go Chloe!!!

She is our little princess!!!!

Journal 8/11/08

Well we've been busy with adjusting to the school schedule and getting back into the swing of things.  This past week was a little busy as baseball is starting for both boys. Chris is coaching Zach's team and Kyle will be starting coach pitch.  Sydney is in tumbling and enjoys the exercise.   Chris and I went to the Atlanta Braves and Arizona D-backs game on friday, it was very fun!  They lost but we got to see part of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on the jumbotron and then enjoyed a live fireworks show.  When Chase field opens it's roof it is very cool, it was a fun date.  On saturday we celebrated Clint's graduation from ASU, yeah Clint!  

We have also been watching the Olympics and have loved the swimming and the gymnastics so far the most!  GO TEAM USA!! Here are some pics from the graduation party.

Breaking Dawn, Painting, Birthdays EVERYTHING!

For my (sydney) 13th birthday my friend Brittany and I and mom went to get Breaking Dawn the 4th book in the Twilight saga at midnight at barnes and noble! We all had a blast!

Then the next day we painted my room I LOVE it! Its very cute! Also while we were waiting for midnight to come we bumped into my other friend Rachel and her mom and we went out for ice cream fun, fun. My mom got us t-shirts that said twilight team edward and necklaces that say cullen! we loved them!!!!!!!!!! We will add picture of my new room soon! Here are the pics... enjoy!

Sydney