Phoenix Muddy Buddy Race!

This morning Larry and I went to the Muddy Buddy Race to watch Larry and Jacob do a Race( bike/run/obstacle course). Larry and Jacob are my stepsons. For Larry this race was something he and his brother could do together, as he has done numerous triathalons and ironman races, but this was Jacobs first race, and of all the races we have gone and watched, this by far was the most entertaining! The total distance of this race was six miles, and besides running and riding there were several obstacle courses throughout, ending with a crawl through the mud! The competeters get pretty creative with their race attire. Pictures are below!

Jacob awaiting his first race debut

Jacob and Larry

Jacob and Larry crawling through the mud

Just after the race (Jacob looks wornout)

Just after getting a courtesy hosing

New hair cut!

After alot of thought, I decided to cut my hair, not the length. I just wanted to have bangs, and wanted more layers. I have posted a picture. I do like the cut....I just hate that I am so stinking old!!!!!

My job VS Larry's Job!

As far as Christmas decorations go, my job is to decorate the inside and Larry's job is to do the outside. Below is a little sample of the inside decorations...this usually takes me at least two days, quite a big undertaking. Also I have posted a picture of the outside (Larry's job), Now I know the man has a full time job, managing his business and building Supershears but is this any excuse for the missing Christmas lights etc?? I think not! Next year will be different!

The inside..looks nice!

 

larry's job...hmmmm.

Yay...My wreaths are done!

Okay, I spent friday finishing up the projects that were left unfinished...among those are the ornament wreaths. I did finally finish, my nightmare wreath, which I thinks looks nice, but I also took the advice of my niece Lora, and made one out of a hanger. It looks really cute and was tons easier, it did take alot of ornaments...but what does it really matter?? I had already spent $70 just finishing up the first one. Below are the pictures.

My nightmare wreath

The hanger wreath.

My glass ornament nightmare!!!

Okay, you've all seen them, and they are way expensive...I'm talking about the glass ornament wreaths. They run $50.00 and up.I saw this one, and decided I could make one for half the price.(picture below)

So today I bought a styrofoam wreath, ribbon, and some different sized ornaments, I wanted to make a red one. I came home and started glueing on the balls after filling about 1/4 of the wreath, I could see that I was going to need more glass balls. I came home with the extra ornaments I had purchased, and guess what??? yep, not near enough. (pictures below)By the way....I have now spent over $45.00. and I am not even finished. Next time I will spend the 50 bucks!!

My little pumpkin!

A few weeks ago I took Marques Jr. to have some Halloween pictures done. Katie told us that she had a friend (Ashley), who does pictures in her home so while we were driving to Ashley's house who do you think fell asleep? Yep, you got it..the baby was in Snooze Town. So, when we got there, instead of cancelling the photo shoot, Ashley took some cute pictures of our baby sleeping...about halfway through, he decided to wake up. Below are some of my favorite pictures that were taken that day.

My jumping baby

CHICAGO

I have promised that I am going to be more vigilant about my blog...therefore I am going to post more. A month ago Larry and I went to Chicago, I know, I know, I should have posted then, right?? Anyway we drove to Chicago Heights, where he was born,and he showed me where he grew up. It was fun to see his childhood home, where he went to school, and basically where he got into all of his mischief. We stayed with Jill (his sister) as we always do. It was so much fun, as always! Jill you are the perfect hostess, and my bestest sister in-law. I love you!!!

CARRABBAS!!

Last night Cara and I went to one of our favorite places.....Carrabbas.It was fun seeing her and catching up on all the new things happening in our lives. Thank you Cara for a great night!! We shouldn't wait so long before we do it again!!

Almost 5 months old

Litte M.J will be 5 months old on August 1st. I cannot believe how big he is getting. We are really enjoying him. These pictures were taken July 22nd.

More Hawaii

QUEEN EMMA'S BATH


KJ, ME& CLINT


WHO ELSE?


CARLA, ABBEY & KJ AT SECRET BEACH


CARLA AT THE AIRPORT

Hawaii

Okay this post is long overdue!! In fact I have really been slacking on my blog...I am going to do better! We got back from Hawaii on July 10th. Our trip was quite eventful...and soon, hopefully, we will be able to replace the memory of it with an even better trip!!!!! We went to Kauai, and stayed in Princeville, we arrived on July 3rd. On July 4th We all decided to head to Hanalei. We stopped at Bubba's and had a fabulous burger, and heasded to the beach. We soaked up a good amount of sun, enjoyed the beautiful ocean and decided it was a good day....so with that we packed up our things, (beach towels, coolers, etc). On the way back to the car, Carla (an adopted family member),fell in the sand. After we looked at her leg we decided it was best to call the Life guard over. It appeared that her leg was broken, and broken quite badly! Long story short, she was taken to the hospital, kept overnight, and the next day, while under anethesia, had her leg set. need I say more!!! Not the thing you want to happen in Hawaii. I want to be fair and say that while some of our trip seemed doomed we did share some good times. Below, are some of those good times.

KELSI & LARRY AT THE SMITH FAMILY LUAU


KATIE, ABBEY & KELSI AT POI PU BEACH


ME & KATIE AT THE SMITH FAMILY LUAU


ABBEY & KJ AT HANALEI BEACH

16 weeks

We just can't get enough of this little one, well that is all of us except for Crosby!!! As of today he weighs in at 16 lbs. and aproximately 25 inches high. He is in the 97% in his height and in his weight! This sixteen pound baby is really giving Crosby a run for his money ha ha! Poor Crosby. We still love you Crosby!!

 

2 1/2 months old

Time for more baby pictures!!! It'as been way too long since I have shown you what a cutie little my little M.J. is!You will notice from some of the photos that he has figured out he has hands and can't keep them out of his mouth! He is so much fun!

 

MEMORIAL DAY!

I have been a huge slacker about posting...so I decided I would do a post! Memorial day , we had our annual pool volleyball game, and as usual it got competitive, and as usual, the boys beat the girls! I always have such a good time when all the kids our here. below are just a few pictures of the day!

I am a few days late in posting this. But I wanted you all to see the cute card I got from my girls. They took me out to breakfast, and spent more on me than they should have. I just want to tell them thanks for being such great girls, It makes being their mom all the more worth it. I love you!! By the way, Mom upside down spells WOW!!!

THE NIGHT THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR...

In Jaunuary Katie, Abbey and Kelsi bought tickets to see Brittany Spears. They have been anticipating this night, and it is finally here. They all looked so cute, I had to snap a picture of them....I think they'll be the best dressed girls in the Jobing.com arena, well exceot Brittany of course!!!

YIPPEE!!!

Well after 4 years of testing and testing being radiated and re-radiated, I am finally clean!! Today I got the good news. The results from my Whole body scan revealed that there was no abnormal radiotracer accumulation. There is no scintigraphic evidence of metastic disease. Also my thyroglubulin (my tumor marker)is at 1.3 ng/mL. So, I won't have to recieve the nasty iodine-131 treatment. I am pleased and very very very happy! No more tests until next year!

A day with Grammy!

Ok, so I think that we all agree(by we I mean the family that resides in AZ) that as cute as this little one is, he does really cry alot! Well today, I had the opportunity to babysit. And while there was some crying, there wasn't alot of crying. I had so much fun with him today, he has discovered his hands, and it is cute to see how he follows us with his eyes. Below are some pictures of the day, as you can see, it was definately a good time!

 

My little M.J.

I was checking out blogs the other day and noticed it has been awhile since I have posted pictures of my one and only grandbaby, here are some pictures for your enjoyment! Isn't he adorable???