Top Ten Thurs.

The things I love today...
1. Easton had me pull his first tooth out. I love pulling teeth!
2. Ordering the cutest Christmas cards ever.
3. Spending one last night at the soccer fields with ALL my boys.
4. Going for Hot Chocolate with my boys and talking about the great
Soccer season.
5. Getting a "I miss you" text from a girlfriend.
6. The cool weather and the snow on the San Juan Mountains.
7. Sneaking a "mellow" to eat while waiting in line to pick up kids.
8. Listening to Diana Krall. Her music makes me dance.
9. Having my old dog at my feet as a write.
10. Loving Dillon's new green winter coat. It makes his eyes so green.

Thou Art Beautiful

A Girls Best Friend!

These beauties I woke up to on my night stand. They were a surprise from Ben. I have never owned a pair of THESE before.  He has never brought home such a nice surprise. He doesn't even surprise me this much at christmas. I love him...but he isn't the thoughtful gift giving type. Is it our anniversary and I forgot? No. They were "just because I love you" shoes. He has been in San Diego and maybe the sunshine got to him! I like them either way.  Now we need to decide on a restaurant for friday night...just because.

Top Ten Thurs.

This idea I borrowed from my friend Cara. She is an inspiration in many things. So here they are
1. We found a home for our live-in Foster dog Jesse. (She will be very happy at Keeley and Jeff's Home).
2. We signed contracts for a lease for a building in Indepenence, MO. We are offically Missouri bound.
3. My favorite bike that was ran over by a dear neighbor is back from repairs and looking brand new again!
4. ALL five teacher conferences yesterday afternoon were a great success. I am so lucky to be surrounded      by such smart people.
5. I went to VOTE in the primary elections...and so should you! I am so grateful for bold women in American History.
6. I am so popular with four little 8 and 9 year old girls..I took them to tour Papa Murphy's Pizza last night and let them make their own pizza's. Thanks Jerry Thun. You are a great asset to our community!
7. I found the "Thriller" video on you tube and made all my kids watch it! It was SCARY! Easton and Ian were looking for a full moon in the sky before their tuck in.  I did end up with two kids on my bedroom floor by midnight:)
8. I had lunch yesterday with my favorite guy. We even ordered dessert which we usually never do.
9. Moving makes me think I can live with a lot less things. I have four big bags of stuff ready for salvation army. Maybe moving for awhile isn't such a bad idea.
10. My Sierra asked that Santa bring her a gallon of "CELERy GREEN" paint for christmas. It is to paint her new room in Missouri. How many 10 yrs. do you know that keep paint samples and house plans in their night stand? A girl after my own heart.

An Apple Day Today...

This morning was cool enough to make apple pie. This really only happens once a year for me. While I was peeling the skins the saying "a BAD apple can ruin a whole bushel"came to my mind.  How many times have I been the bad apple and realized it and changed my behavior?
 The pie recipe I used took 1st place in a 4-H contest in the eighth grade. The smell in the house was wonderful. I made four for the freezer and three for our family. Ben loves apple pie. It is his favorite. The kids devoured a whole one after school and the third I handed off to a special friend.  The secret to good golden brown crust... is to put half&half on the top! Oh, do you think it's okay that I had my piece al mode for lunch?  Pie just might be what I want for dinner too!

Picture Day

Today I took photos of Easton and Anna. They were both coorperative  AND I remained fairly calm. It was the most beautiful fall day in the Rocky Mountains. We ended the evening at the soccer fields. Dillon and Sierra both won their games. Niether one of them complained about playing in the rain.