Decorationg...Finally done!!

I finally finished putting the Christmas decorations up...so much work goes in to decorating and after a month, I get to take it all down! This year I ditched all the old tree ornaments and bought new, I am really pleased with the outcome. Yesterday, we had our plantation shutters installed, you can sort of see them in some of the pictures! I love how they look!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM JOHNSON!

Last week Kim got married, and today Kim turned 24 years old! Last night we celebrated (because tonight we are going to see Transiberian Orchestra)! Any way the whole gang was here, (well almost). We had cake and ice-cream, and overall just had a good time. Happy Birthday Kim, and congrats on becoming a "Mrs."...I love you!!

KIM & MARQUES


MY HANDSOME MAN


K.J. & ABBEY


THE GIRLS & ME


AND OF COURSE...OUR LITTLE GUY

Patio...almost done

We have (almost) finished our new patio, It will be complete after we select a fridge, new chairs, tables etc. oh and after Larry, my beloved cleans up the mess!! We put pavers and a portico where grass use to be, and had a bar/island put in. We are excited to use it, I think we will try it out on Thanksgiving day.

View with the pool


The portico


Walkway from the garage (nice orange trees)!


Looking left from the patio door

My new Hero!!

This past weekend I went to Nevada to cheer Larry(my step-son)on while he competed in the SILVERMAN, his first Ironman distance race. The race began at 6:30 a.m. at Lake Mead and consisted of a 2.1 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.3 mile run. The day was so cold, I think the temperature was around 40 degrees, with rain, and wind, I myself was freezing, I couldn't imagine how the athletes must have felt. It took him 13 hours and 57 minutes to complete the race. He finished 58 overall and 6th in his age division. The race was grueling. I just want him to know how proud I am of him...I have gained so much respect for him. Larry you did an awesome job and we love you!

LARRY ON THE LEFT

BIKING

RUNNING

AFTER THE FINISH

Remember to VOTE!

Remember to get out and vote tomorrow! I believe this is a very important election year. Let's make our vote count...in a nutshell....don't let Barack Obama get elected!!

Halloween Party!

On Friday night we went to Abbey's and KJ's house for a party, Mostly everyone there dressed up, of course there were some party poopers who didn't have costumes.(me included) We had some yummy food and played some fun games like Assassin, Apple Bob, and "how's your's". Check out Abbey's blog for some pictures!

Tag....you're it!!

Thanks Abbey....I think this is a cute idea!
RULES: You have to post the 4th picture in the 4th folder in your pictures folder. Then give a brief description before you tag a few others.


This pictues was taken at ASU, right outside the Wells Fargo Arena. Kelsi had just graduated from Desert Ridge Highschool, It looks like she wasn't really ready to have her picture snapped, although she is sporting a big "Kelsi style" smile. You can see Kim's right shoulder to Kelsi's left We love you Kelsi.

I tag Brandy, Did, Brigitte and Heather!