Finding Krissi

We both knew that there was no way I was going to post daily. Just like Thanksgiving day itself these post will come fast and binge style. :) I think a lot of women dream of a maid to come and clean their houses or a chef to come and cook their meals. I on the other hand dream of a master scheduler  who would create a schedule just for me. A schedule that allows me to get everything done that I want to get done. Unfortunately the only person who can create that schedule is me. Additionally, the only way I can get everything done that I want to get done is to give up sleep and turn a 24 hour day into 27. A master scheduler would probably tell me to prioritize or something in those regards. Oh dear considering this is a gratitude post I am not off to a good start. Thanksgiving thanks number three is "traditions." Our lives are full of traditions. Things that we always do to celebrate life. Traditions can be grand and traditions can be small. Traditions are what we l...

The Holiday season is officially upon us. The day of Trick or Treats is here. The pumpkins are carved and sitting on the doorstep. The costumes are ready and the kids are excited for the night to begin. If there is anything that makes me feel young it is the holidays. The holidays feel me with excitement, creativity, and hope. Basically, in my opinion there is nothing better than the holidays. Yes, in this particular post I am choosing to ignore the stress that often accompanies the holidays. What stress? Last week was a very busy week. Tuesday night was the pinewood derby.  H. was a little intense when it came to building and constructing his car. He spent weeks researching learning all the tricks and tips. He grew increasingly impatient whenever Brent tried to interfere during the construction phase. The night of the actual competition his mom could see the look of intensity and competition written all over his face. Even as he casually looked over the competiti...

This year our garden produced 11 pumpkins. Which was pretty amazing considering I planted them in a variety places in our yard and then ignored them. It wasn't until the leaves died that we discovered how many we had. It was funny watching Brent realize that all of the pumpkins would be carved. We added one more pumpkin from a pumpkin patch field trip with H. (These pics were taken with my palm pre phone. This post forced me to figure out how to get the pics off my phone. I had 100 pictures sitting there with no clue how to get them off. I have to admit I'm pretty impressed with this phone. Not the best pictures but I think they capture the moment.) H. and one of his best friends. This little guy is four days older than H.and they are going to be baptized together on January 1st. He is a great kid and reminds me how thankful I am for good friends and good influences. Totally off subject but I just love this picture. Here is a quick pick of all 12 pumpkins cleaned a...

I'm sitting here jumping up and down as the door bell rings. It is almost 8:30 the trick or treaters are still out on a cold, windy, rainy night. Well it just goes to show you that very few things come between kids and candy. The two younger ones dragged me out trick or treating tonight. They lasted about an hour and half before their toes froze and we headed home. It actually turned out to be fun evening as we caught a glimpse of a double rainbow in the sky moments before Santa gave me a candy cane. I love Halloween everyones inner weirdo comes out to play. About a week ago our church had a halloween party on the same night that S.'s school had a haunted house. As a member of peer support S. was able to scare the pants off of other Junior High students. She dressed up as a zombie girl. She came home four dollars richer. She was at the end of the haunted house and more than once was offered money if she would show them the way out. With everyone dressed up I actually ...

I love Halloween. Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday.  Most years I start thinking about Halloween in July.  However, this year it is just not happening. I don't really know what my deal is other than I'm just not feeling the Halloween spirit.  My brain is skipping right over Halloween, Thanksgiving, and heading straight for Christmas and the mass of birthday's surrounding Christmas.  I want to know whose brilliant idea it was to have three kids the week of Christmas! Seriously who would do that?  Well, I think we may have figured out all the costumes. A little digging in the box of Halloween past. A little makeup and I believe we are ready to go. This look is something like, The Rock Tooth Fairy Goes Ninja! However, we may have to make a couple adjustments Happy Halloween? Krissi

Happy Halloween Everyone, The pumpkins are all carved, the chili is in the crockpot and the kids are dancing around waiting for the trick or treating to begin. Well, everyone but S. she is waiting to pass out candy, she has taken a pass on trick or treating this year. I guess she thinks she is big. Last weekend we attended the city carnival and the ward Halloween party we had lots of fun. Below are pictures. These unlike the ones from tonight include S. (My first attempt at a scary Halloween costume, the tongue is what he thought about it) (My second attempt, this was apparently scary enough) (He told me Ninjas don't smile)