Halloween

                                                                  Sleeping Beauty

                                                         Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift

                                                                             Punkins

Every year we go to our best friends Halloween Party where we eat yummy tacos, and see all the cute Halloween costumes. Kayden was a princess and Katy was Taylor Swift. It was a nice break from the moving :)

Cake Topper

As you know we are getting ready to move. So with it has been many hours of packing and sifting through boxes to determine whats going with us and whats getting a one way ticket to the dump. My hubby found our wedding box today and in it was my dress, veil, guest book, champagne glasses, katy's flower girl hairpiece and basket, invitations,partyware and our cake topper. Its hard to imagine that we have been married almost 15 years. Seems like a lifetime and yet not even a minute ago. That day was special. I can laugh now but our family was going through some stuff and well some moments were incredibly awkward but hey its all better now! My friends Heather and Sherrie made my 3 tier wedding cake. They had been taking decorating lessons. I remember picking the cake out in a bridal magazne and voila! they made it. I will have to scan some of the cake pics so you can see them. I really loved this lil topper. Its survived well, much like Bobby and I have :)

Rainy day at the beach

I just love the weather we have been having lately! The clouds and cool drizzle are announcing that fall is here. I grew up in the Seattle area and so the weather we are having is very similiar to what they have up there just about everyday Fall through Spring. The beach shot pictured is across the street from one of our favorite restaurants, Las Olas. I have mentioned it in earlier posts. The charbroiled chicken taco platter is awesome and their yogurt salsa is to die for. I was so thrilled when the waiter asked,"flour, corn or wheat tortillas?" Wheat?? yay!!! Fiber is a major plus on the WW plan so I was excited.  It really is one of my top 5 favorite retaurants. As for the beach, its Cardiff-by-the Sea, so its more rocky than most but still a beautiful place :)

Faith Stones



Faith Stones

With Casey in band there is LOTS of fundraising. I found these stones in his recent fundraising catalogue and absolutely had to have them! I was so excited when they came in today. I plan to carry them in my purse and when I have a weak moment, a moment where I am floundering, I plan to stick my hand in the bag and pull out a stone and concentrate on the passage it has for me. Here is what the stones say:

" You have been saved by God's grace".- Ephesians 2:5

"We walk by faith, not by sight."-2 Corinthians 5:7

"I will be with you always". - Matthew 28:20

"God can do all things".- Matthew 19:25

"My soul finds rest in God alone."- Psalm 62:7 

and my FAVE verse ever:

"Be still and know that I am God".- Psalm 46:10

Box Houses

I remember as a kid we moved alot..so we used the boxes to create houses and castles and one time we made sleds and went sliding down steep grassy hills on them. So imagine my delight when I found my pumpkin hanging out in her "house".  She must have stayed in that box for at least 30 mins to an hour. I love her imagination...I hope she never loses that!!

Young Padawan

The force seems to be very strong in this one :) Watch out dark forces!!!

Pocahontas in training

Disneyland is always so much fun! Everytime is different and now that we have our lil pumpkin it makes it all new again. When she asked to go on the canoes, I was actually surprised. I mean she is just a little person and I wasn't sure if she would be scared. She had so much fun. She was the littlest person on the boat, too. She kept going all day and all night until the park was about to close. I love our Disney memories.

Points

So about 2 weeks ago, I decided to start Weight Watchers Online. I have some friends that use it and they have had success and so I decided I would try! I was amazed at how easy it is and how you don't feel deprived. You quickly learn that the high fat foods are going to use up all your points so you learn to make healthier versions of your fave foods! I have lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I figure, it took some time, (and 3 10-11 pound babies) to put on this weight so its gonna take some time to get it off. Slow and steady wins the race is my motto!  So, this is my trusty notepad. I carry it everywhere and write down every bite I eat. I used the online food diary at first, but really like this the best. Now I just gotta get moving more!!

Staples

Staples: of prime importance; principal.

How appropriate that a picture of my savior be in my Staples box at work. The box sits by my monitor and is an ever present reminder that when work gets tedious or frustrating, I just need to rely on the main staple in my life: Jesus.

My job requires me to deal with all kinds of problems. Residents come to me with their troubles and are needing me to help them fix it. Somedays and some troubles are a bit overwhelming to me. Its then that a simple glance to my staples box and voila! I realize that God is very much a part of all of it. He's been here before me and I need to trust Him.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46

Alpine Viejas Day Parade

Today was Casey's first parade. He was so nervous! The parade was a small town get together. I loved seeing all of the local businesses and their floats and banners. There were horses and fire trucks and american flags. GHHS was the only band in the parade and they did a stellar job. I cannot say enough how hard these kids work! Next weekend is homecoming..Go Eagles!!

Strike a pose

Kayden is liking her new fall clothes! She was modeling her new outfits and having fun doing it :) I really like the flannel and plaids that are out this year. The shoes are so cute on her too. I wasn't sure if she would like them once they were on but she did. The leggings are always a cute look because just about any top goes w/ them. Shopping for her was a lot of fun..can't wait for our next girls night out!

Kaydens new kicks

I had an awesome coupon to my fave childrens clothing store, The Children's Place, so a shopping we went. The clothes were so adorable that my 19 year old wanted to know why they couldn't have their clothes in HER size! ha ha ha Being 4, Miss Kayden is ready to pick out her own style. These kicks are some of the few things we picked up. She was so excited and couldn't wait to wear them when she got home. Being an 80's kid these shoes so remind me of Punky Brewster!