I love Fall

Fall makes me happy. Maybe it's the pumpkin treats (pumpkin ice cream, yum!), leaves changing colors, pants with short sleeved shirts, cooler running temps but most of all I love fall walks with the family. This is one of our last hikes out at 1000 Hills.

Happy MomHappy Dad

Happy Kids

And one happy dog---doesn't it look like she's smiling?

You say its your birthday----

I truly can not believe Tyler is 30! I think I'm in denial because that means my turn is coming soon. But for those of you that know Tyler, you know he is quite young at heart. Always willing to play and have fun, thinks anything to do with farting is hilarious, loves his family. He is a very dedicated in everything that he does. Nothing is done half way for him---it's all or nothing. He's a hard worker and a family man. I love you babe---here's to many more BIRTHDAYS!

The kids made him poster board filled with pictures.

Thank you to everyone from home who sent birthday emails---he loved them.

We had a little b-day party.
We rocked out to guitar hero.

Hope you had a great birthday.
We love you!

BOO!!!

One Cat Woman

One Batman
2 cute superheros

And of course Halloween pj's
HAPPY BELATED HALLOWEEN!

Kansas City 1/2 Marathon

Can't believe this race has come and gone. I was so happy Tyler was able to do this one too (although he's much faster than I). It was wonderful to know that the kids were safe back in the hotel with Grandma. Thank you again.

There were 4 of us girls that all trained together. I love having people to train with. Bree and I ran together, although at mile 11 I couldn't keep her pace so I had to finish the last 2 miles alone. It was one of the hilliest races I've ever done. No lie first 10 miles up hill. It was challenging.

I love sharing these moments with Tyler. You did awesome babe.
Tyler finished in 1:43.54
I finished in 1:59.34 (my goal was under 2 hours, I barely made it)
I am now ready to rest from training and enjoy some dessert. It was hard going on vacation right before a race and trying to be good with eating and training. Tyler and I have already finished off a whole package of oreos in 2 days :)

Kansas City

Grandma Smith offered to fly back to Missouri with us(which i was so grateful for, thank you). She stayed in Kansas City with us for a couple days and watched the kids for us while Ty and I ran the KC 1/2 marathon.


Isn't staying in a hotel the best when your little? Actually it's still fun as an adult. J loved jumping from bed to bed.We went to a Children's Museum. The kids had a blast.

Thank you Grandma Smith for coming out and staying with us, buying us custard (mmm) and helping out with the kids. Come back soon.

Condor Classic Bike Ride

While in California me, my parents and my sister rode in the Condor Classic. It was in San Benito county which was about 90 miles from Kristin's house. So the night before we put the kids to bed and got ourselves a hotel room to be closer to the start. My bro-in-law watched ALL the kids for us. Thank you Brig! It was nice to get away with my family. It was a beautiful day. My mom and I rode the 40 mile route and Kristin and my dad did the 100 miles. I was so proud of all of them.

Utah to California to Kansas City

Needless to say it was a busy 2 weeks with lots of traveling. But well worth it! I'll have to break this into a couple post because it was jammed packed! The kids and I took a little vaca to see the family (poor ty had to stay at home, he had the dog to keep him company). We flew to Utah, stayed for less then 2 days then made the 13 hour drive to see my sister in California. I'm grateful my parents still love my children after spending that much time with them cooped up in the car. But we made it and it was fabulous and warm. I wish we could have stayed for a couple more days. After Cali we drove back to Utah, there for 2 days and then flew back to Mo.

Here are a few pictures from California

Olivia and MaisyCooper taught Jackson some sweet skate tricks.

Lots of outside time. Their backyard is awesome and they deserve it.

Cooled down just enough for a dip in the hot tub.

Thank you mom and dad for the trip---we love you. We were able to see both families and friends in Utah. It was a quick trip but we're grateful we'll be back in a couple months for Christmas. Love and miss you all already.