Count Down Rings

We are counting down the days until Daddy comes home, 4 more to be exact. We made rings and put Halloween candy on each one. We made sure to put them high enough that Braden couldn't climb up and reach his. He is pretty smart and uses the stool in the bathroom to reach things at times.

Trees and Gingerbread Houses

Some of the fun stuff we've been doing with my sister and her family since Rich has been gone. We went to the Festival of Trees. I highly recommend doing the scavenger hunt with the kids. Gives them something to do while you are all looking at trees. Their favorite was the talking tree.

We also decorated Gingerbread Houses. My sister's mother-in-law made the gingerbread and the frosting herself. The frosting is like glue and Connor is having a hard time getting the candy off (no complaints from me). I am surprised his house is still standing with the amount of candy he put on it.

Too Cute

Need I say more?

Fallon Air Show

Gotta love the Fallon Air Show with the Blue Angels. Many memories as a kid attending. Hopefully our kids will have many of their own.

Special Delivery

Connor really got the hang of Trick or Treating this year and was fun to watch. Braden got mad everytime we had to move on to the next house and leave the candy. As you can see Braden was not too fond of his hat. His costume was Connors idea.

Caramel Apples and a Pumpkin Train ride

What fun we have when Grandma comes to town! We miss you daddy xoxoxoxo

Rock Stars

The boys had fun hitting Sponge Bob, but had even more fun rocking out at my work Halloween party. Braden is quite the dancer I must say. We all know he gets that from me and not his dad. Sorry dear.

Raspberry Planting

What boy doesn't love playing in the dirt? They loved helping me get the dirt ready to plant some raspberry starts given to us. Only 4 years until they produce berries. Hope we're still here to enjoy them that far away.

Womens Challenge

Our office had a team for the Womens Challenge and walked together. Braden was great and just hung out watching over 15,000 people fill the streets of downtown.

Birdik School - Kyrgyzstan

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I got to go on a Humanitarian Mission last week - I will always remember this day. I had an amazing time playing with the kids, playing soccer and sharing in this cultural experience. I have played hundreds of soccer games, this was by far the best game I ever got to participate in. I look forward to a few more of these experiences before I come home.

Monster Truck

Now this was one big monster truck. Connor loved it.

Kyrgyzstan

 
 
 
 

There are still many Russian monuments and statues of Lenin all over this place.

 
 
 
 

Horse racing on the country roads - lunch at a Kyrgy's home.

Kyrgyzstan

 
 
 
 

This is the Burana Tower from the 11th Century. It's all that is left from a royal palace that once stood here. The tower used to be twice as tall. This tower is on what used to be the Silk Road (think Marco Polo).

Lucky Peak Camping

We had a great time camping at Lucky Peak. I was a little rusty behind the boat and definately sore the next day.
We were so pround of Connor who finally decided (after his cousins had gotten in the tube) that he was a big boy and wanted to be pulled behind the boat too.