Thankful Thursday!

I am thankful I do not have my neighbor's tree. It is big and beautiful, but when it drops leaves, you don't wanna be there. You can hear leaves dropping from our yard. So for any of you who are complaining about raking leaves, check out the car and the sidewalk. And this is just from today!!!

the rest of the Halloween Pictures

Yep, those are my toes, and they are glow-in-the-dark, too!

Yes, I Still Live...

Ok - enough harrassment! It's been a busy week and I was sick last week (that really sucked, by the way!).

Then we had Halloween -what fun! My daughter was beautiful, thanks in HUGE part to my AWESOME sister for making her costume. Aaron was a ninja (?), Lance is Spidey and Joey was Thomas the Tank Engine. Todd wears a shirts that says "I don't do costumes". What a party-pooper.

On Halloween night, our power surged and smelled like it fried something. So I called Rocky Mountain Power, they came 35 minutes later, and told us the transformer was faulty (the boys got really excited when he mentioned "transformer"). Sunday they came to replace the unit, and the kids felt sorry for them! I was really grateful they came so fast, and I sure have learned to appreciate my electricity!

Today, Lance and Joe are building train tracks. Down the hall and into the kitchen and past. And they are asking for MORE tracks!!!!!

Then there is outside. Beautiful, but do I have to go out? Boy, am I grateful for a garage!

You're a turkey!!!

Hope you like your new look--if not, why don't you POST something every now and then???

More fall pictures from my yard!

IT IS ACTUALLY MUCH PRETTIER IN PERSON.

aaron has new glasses. by lance

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

This is my own personal Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! His other alias is Aaron. He is in 6th Grade, he has brown eyes than now can see more details with his lovely glasses. He has brown hair sometimes (depending on Halloween or crazy hair day). He loves all sorts of animals except for the little brother variety - he just puts up with them. He sure is cute and he gives awesome back and foot rubs. And he says : TEE-HEE!!! to all

Welcome, Fall, to my backyard!

Who are Those Painted Kids?

Cool face painting on my cute kids! Too bad I had to wash it off last night!

Karina's Stitches

Poor Karina! She had to have 2 stitches and a tetanus shot! No volleyball for her. Darn rat...

SHOUT OUT TO THE BIRDS

Hello Julie and Katherine! I miss you and had fun talking to Katherine the other day. Miss you, Julie - miss you alot! Love, Audrey

Hi James and Jared and Jacob from Lance and Joey. They look at the picture and say "I remember them"!

Sunday Talks

Last week, Thao came home and told me I got to be his speaking companion in Church. It was a little nerve-racking, but it was very nice being with my husband. We spoke on the Holy Ghost, and he did great with all 8 minutes that he had. I think I did OK- the organist was behind me chuckling on and off. Lance and Joey were horrible - we're sitting on the stand DURING Sacrament when I hear "NOOOO - I hate you Lance!" After a quick discussion with my spouse I go bookin' down the aisle, grab him, and rush out the door. After that, we tag-teamed sitting with the kids and sitting on the stand! But I am grateful for the promptings of the Holy Ghost in my life to comfort and encourage me when times get challenging.

(Is that better, Carri?)

Mizmo and the Hyper-Fang Attack

Today, Audrey and Aaron are lucky enough to have friends over. Karina and Kaylee have been our friends for going on 4 years, and even after we moved, we still plan times to get the kids together. The girls are lots of fun and very cute!

So, Karina was playing with the rats in Aaron's room and Mizmo bit her finger. I don't know if the rat was startled or if Karina just looked so tasty she had to have a taste! We took Karina to her mom and thy are going to the Dr. Good luck, Karina!!! We love you and we're sorry for Mizmo and her Hyper-Fang attack!!!!

P.S. Has anyone noticed how my life is starting to revolve around those stinkin' rats?!?!! Theresa- I don't want to hear "I told you so"!!!!!!

ATTENTION ALL SOCCER FANS!

Our neighbor and friend, 13 year old Kandace, had a great soccer experience last Thursday at the ReAL game. Read about it here. She has got to be the biggest fan that doesn't play soccer (or have family that plays soccer) that I have ever met!
Way to go, Kan - you're so cool!

I still love Mondays!

   OK - so Saturday was an unusual day at the Tran household (especially during soccer season).  WE HAD NO SOCCER GAMES!   Usually we have 3.  Ugh.  So we slept in and cleaned house and watched cartoons and went to see WALL-E (cute).  Then we saw Journey to the Center of the Earth (pretty entertaining plus Brendan Frasier is eye-candy).  What a wonderful day.  Now, back to reality of practices, scrimmages and games!

The new rat has name!

Her name is STITCH!   Appropriate, huh?!!!

duh...

I have been called many names and worn many hats throughout my life (especially the more recent years), but this week, "SUCKER" might be the most appropriate.

Intro- ducing our newest as-yet-unnamed pet. Now, notice the mark on her back between her shoulders? Those are stitches. Put in after our other girl rat welcomed her to the family with her teeth (courtesy of the little boys). It's been a week.

Calgon, take me away!

A book worth reading!

I love the library! We love a new book called "Not Norman" by Kelly Bennett.

What Did You Break This Time?

   Every time that my mom visits my sister in Arizona, something gets broken.  The vacuum, a window, the dishwasher, Brandon's computer, MOM'S BACK!   So some of us cringe to see what's next.  Dad has threatened that he won't take her back from Carri if Mom gets damaged again!

   So, with great trepidation, Carri had mom (and dad) come down to watch the kids while Carri and her hubby went on a much needed vacation.   And what do you know,  I get a phone call.  They could not figure out how to start Carri's Ford Expedition.  So dad called the dealer to figure it out (rather than call Carri).  I just had to giggle and giggle...

   A day later I get a call that there is no sound on the television.  The kids had been playing with the sound, and apparently re-routed the sound and mom and dad couldn't figure it out.  

   I love my mom and dad, and I'm so glad they give me fodder for some giggle time!!!  And thanks,, sis, for welcoming them into your house to break more things!!!!!!

   

   P.S.  I did take some artistic license in this story - of course!

Happy Birthday, Audrey

What an amazing kid! Audrey is good at school, soccer, guitar, reading, babysitting, scrapbooking and almost anything she sets her mind to. She likes sweets and Cafe Rio and Fetticine Alfredo. Her favorite color in purple and light blue. She is my amazing daughter and I am proud to be her mom! Happy ninth, babe!

Our Little Star

Yesterday, our kindergartner recieved a star student award at school for being a great student and always trying his best! What an awesome kid - he is loving school, and really doing great, plus he's made so many friends. WAY TO GO, LANCE!!!