My Chaos

No, No...I don't hate blogging. I haven't forgotten that I have a blog. I haven't given up all together, but life sometimes just gets out of control. My focus changes, or I'm overwhelmed, or just have too many things going on...I can't sit down and blog. I will make a big effort....not a GIANT effort...but not a lame effort...to catch up on my blog. I don't want to waste all the pictures I've taken,...and I need to make sure that I'm keeping up with my fun blog so that when I make it into a book...it's not missing 5 million days. I envy those who keep on top of theirs---but sometimes it's hard. With work, and home, and life...well, I do the best I can in the middle of my chaos. :)

BuNkO

Now, let me begin with the Lily....Lily almost took home the whole table of prizes. But, she decided, and we decided that she didn't need to have FOUR prizes...so she shared, and I think by doing that...she will have friends next time, and people will like her. HA! Seriously though... this girl is one of the quiet ones, but she can play a mean game of BUNKO!!! These are the so cute prizes that we were playing to win. Let's be honest....Bunko is really not a game that takes a lot of talent.... But, the whole fun of it is having a fun girls night and taking something home. I mean...I really wouldn't have been depressed had I gone home empty handed. But...well, that would just make the night soooo much better!!

Now, I didn't get a picture of all the girls. Well, I'll be honest. I totally did. But, I'm pretty sure that some would not appreciate the angle and facial expressions that they had. I mean, I consider myself an equal opportunity blogger. If you weren't paying attention for the photo--I don't think it's cool for me to post your picture for the whole world to see. I mean, I do have a heart and such a HUGE following on my blog. I'll make sure to be a lot more profesh next time. These evenings do need to be documented. I laughed so hard.

Let's get this out of the way--I totally won a prize. I would have gone back even if I didn't win anything...But that just made the night so much better.

My old neighbor Jelaine, who moved a whole block away has been telling me for ages that she was going to start a bunko group, and asked if I'd like to join. Umm...HELLO...of course!! Well, a year later (she doesn't procrastinate or anything) we finally have one.

I had SO much fun. I mean....seriously I did. These girls are so hilarious, and so different, and so entertaining. I mean, I'm pretty funny....but they MAY even be funnier than me! Thanks girls for a totally fun time...and I can't wait until next month. I will for SURE practice so I can be Lily next time and almost take home the house.

Pumpkin Patch

The whole way to the pumpkin patch Kira kept getting more and more excited to get her very own pumpkin!

Kira loved this tiny pumpkin...she kept licking it. lol

Keep in mind...my camera has been acting CRAZY, and it was broken for a while...so I got used to taking pictures with my blackberry. They aren't the best quality...because I didn't have it on a high setting...oops. Again, Kenny's camera is so fancy...I really can't figure out how to download the pictures. Anyway... my visiting teacher, Rebecca has been coming to visit for over a year. She invited us to the pumpkin patch last year-it's something that her work does. Last year I went with Dana...and it was so warm, and we took home baby pumpkins. This year, Kenny and I took Kira...and it was FREEZING. We each picked out pumpkins. Kira picked a little one, but it was just big enough that she struggled to pick it up. ha! Kenny and I picked bigger ones...but they are a surprise for when we carve our masterpieces. It will be fun! :) When I load the photos you'll see our poor hayride came to a stop...and the tractor wouldn't start. oops. But, Kira had a ball running through the pumpkin field and trying to touch every single pumpkin. It was a fun, chilly night. :)

Grandma and Grandpa come to visit

My mom and dad came to visit...as soon as I can figure out how to use Kenny's camera...well, upload the pictures, I'll add some photos they took of Kira playing at the park. They came on Friday, and left Monday morning...way too short of a visit, but I am so glad for the time I got to spend with them. And, I'm glad they got to take Kira for a while and just spend time with her. I made meatloaf for the very first time ...they atleast acted like they liked it--so it wasn't too bad. Ha! And, my mom went with Kira, Jacqui, Logan and I to Johnny's Luau....it was so much fun to take my mom and just hang out with her doing things I would normally do. I'm convinced they should move here...which would maaaybe happen if it would ever stop snowing. So, I think I'm out of luck. I can't wait to see them again--and I know Kira misses them. :(

McKayle's having a boy!

Brooke took SO many cute pictures of McKayle's baby shower...but really, I just want to show the world my talent at wrapping. I mean...how original is this? A plastic bag with ribbon. Ha! So...seriously though...McKayle is having her baby in a month or less. Well, if all goes according to her due date. I can't believe how much time has flown by! I'm excited to see and hold this tiny baby boy...and can't wait for her to be a mommy. It's the best thing ever!

Kira and Logan at the Park

What better place than a park for 2 moms to sit and chat...and 2 kids to run around and play. The best thing about the park is that Logan, who is 6, and Kira, who is 2....can play together and have fun. Logan and Kira have an interesting relationship--so different in age, but they obviously really like playing together. Kira was a dare devil at the playground....poor child fell twice. But, I've been trying to let her play more instead of being overprotective and not letting her do her own thing.

Hogle Zoo

Not only do I love to hang out with Amy and Cicily, but Kira loves to hang out with their kids Zachary and Dimitri. They always have fun plans and let us tag along. This time we went to the zoo and it nwas SOOOO much fun! We got to see the baby animals, walk around in the sunshine...the kids played musical strollers, and Amy and Cicily learned how hard it is to push a double stroller with the brake on all day. (Great exercise, right?)
Now, all these photos are courtesy of Amy and Cicily because again, my camera was out of commission. I never really realized how much I missed my camera until it was acting crazy.

My sweet little child's face. How adorable are her little eyes.

Kira did not want to go down the slide. She stood up at the top, and kept going over to the opening, and then would back up and refuse to go. I finally coaxed her to go down and she dragged her little hands the whole time to stop herself. I swear it took her a lifetime to get down.

Now, if I ever go into selling little halmart cards...this for sure will be on the front of one. I love these little kids...they give kisses and hugs freely and just love to hang out. I better save this picture for their wedding video.

The carousel went MUCH better this year that last year. Kira loved it. No tears, or grabbing onto my shirt...she just sat and looked around and hung on!

I think at every statue...the kids were posed, and of course my little Kira was in them. These kids are the cutest little friends...and I love to watch them talk and interact with each other. We went on the perfect weekend...good call ladies! Can't wait to play with them again!!