Halloween 2010

Zoey was a pumpkin this year

This year was the first year that the older boys didn't participate in trick or treating. Seemed odd at first but the reality of it is they are just growing up rather we like it or not. They went to youth group at church and had a blast the way it sounds. So thinking they didn't miss the trick or treating either. But I am guessing the battle as just begun cause of course they are going to want to eat the other twos candy!!!

Thought I would share a few pics of Grace and Austin. The older boys were out of town for a church event this weekend so it was just the younger two. So thought I would snap a few photos of them so I could send in the mail to my Dad and Grandma.

Boys Fort

The boys made a fort inside my Moms woods it took them an afternoon. This would be the inside of the fort. It is not done yet but I am guessing by the way it looks right now it will really be cool when all finished.
This is the outside of the fort

Zoey

Pretty Girl

Today Zoey has been part of our lives for one year. So hard to believe we have had her that long already. We love her so much and can't imagine our lives without her. Zoey is my little side kick and follows me every where I go. Thanks Sean for getting her for me I would have to admit she is the best present I have ever received.

Grandma Connie came down for Logans last football game. Always nice having her on the sidelines she is so funny!! Thanks for coming Connie I know Logan loves having you at his games.

a SMILE costs nothing but GIVES much

What a Gorgeous Fall day. By far my favorite season :)

I'm attempting to mobile blog also now. So just testing this out to see if this works :)

Breast Cancer 5K

Brandi & I

This summer I decided that my goal was to be able to run a 5k. Well I have ran two now and looking forward to another one the end of the month.

After the run!!

What fun Brandi and I had running this and to top it off it was for a good cause. It was absolutely perfect weather for running and a great turn out also. I beat my time from a couple of weeks ago so that made me really happy. Hoping here at the end of the month I can beat this time. Dang I didn't know I had a competitive side to me! My family supports me and encourages me to run and I love that so much. I keep trying to convince the older boys to run with me but for now haven't gotten to far on that. They seem to have an excuse when I ask or they will say we will ride bike. Maybe someday they will want to run with their old Ma.

I can still see the sparkle in your eyes, I can still hear your laugh that could bring a smile to any ones face who entered the room. You were an amazing woman and my best friend. I miss you so much and think about you daily. I drink a diet coke and it makes me think of how much you loved your diet coke. I drive by Coldstone Creamery in SF and I remember how I would sneak you some even though you were not supposed to have it. How about the lemon filled crispy creme donuts I would set in front of your door in the early mornings. I loved coming and visiting with you at your apartment. You loved your baseball and basketball games. I loved the time you came to a Jacks basketball game with us. I am so blessed to have you as a Grandma.
I remember the day I told you I was having a girl. I was bringing you to your MRI appt and you hated them so much. Before going into your appt I told you that I was having a girl and that now you had something else to think of other then your MRI. The smile that came across your face was absolutely priceless. Then the day came that our beautiful girl entered the world. We named her after you cause you are an amazing woman and someday I pray Grace Lillian is just as amazing as you Lillian Grace De Leeuw (aka Grandma). When Grace was 10 days old
you got to hold her for the very first time and who would of known it was also your last time. We have told stories to Grace and she says every now and then how she misses you. Makes me smile cause even though she never got to really know you she has you in her heart and loves you so much.