Broken Trees and Sick Kids

Broken trees and sick kids, what a sad day. The wet snow we got overnight broke all of our trees. The girls still aren't feeling well; I'm doubting they will go to school tomorrow. What a day, what a day.

Second Snow of the Season

Second snow of the season- good for Sunday football, bad for our trees. We got a couple inches of very, very heavy wet snow. It weighed down all the branches on all our trees. Some of the tree branches are touching the ground. It's still snowing a little this morning, but it is supposed to be light snow this morning and be a high of 40 degrees today. Hopefully, the snow will melt off quickly!

It's a great day to stay inside and read a book or watch tv, or take care of 2 sick kids. Makenna has had a stomach ache and nausea since Saturday night and starting early Sunday morning Alanna has had a sore throat and a fever. They will both be staying home today. I was scheduled to work today, however, on Friday they called to say they wouldn't need me to come in because it was going to be a slow day. We will see what tomorrow brings.

First Day of School 2009

Well, I am a week behind getting these first day of school pics posted since I wasn't even here for the first day of school on last Tuesday. The girls didn't really seem to mind us being gone since Aunt Kristen and Addie stayed with them. So, thanks to Kristen I have these pictures to post. Thanks again Kristen and Addie for staying with the girls they love you both and had a great time with you guys!!



Alanna- first day of 4th grade.

Makenna- first day of 6th grade.

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San Francisco/VMWorld 2009

Brad and I spent last week in San Francisco where he attended VMWorld for work. While we were there, we were able to do some sightseeing. We had a great time and met some great people.


View of Golden Gate Bridge from Coit Tower.


Walking down Lombard Street, the croodest street in the country. It felt like being at Cosmos in the Black Hills.



Lombard Street, speed limit 5mph.

On the bay cruise.

Eating cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

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Hawg Wild 2009

We went to a pig roast in Big Horn, WY Saturday that our friends host every year. We had a lot of fun playing volleyball, football, having sack races, singing karoke and enjoying good food with friends.

Our 10 Year Anniversary Vacation

Well, I guess it is about time I blog again; I've been busy on Facebook-you can find me on Facebook by searching my name or email address.

Anyways, before any more time flies by, I figured I should post this...

We went to Mexico for our 10 year wedding anniversary vacation. We stayed at the Golden Parnassus Resort in Cancun. We don't usually do much for our anniversary but this year we felt like doing something special. We had such a great time I think maybe we should take a special trip every year on our anniversary!


Brad opening our sparkling wine that came with our room. We opened it the day we left...we weren't missing out because it wasn't that good.


Standing in the window on the 12th story of the Great Parnassus Resort. It was an amazing view. You can see the lagoon, the ocean, and most of the Cancun strip from here.



In the lobby of the spa at the Great Parnassus Resort. We had two massages during our trip-one at the Golden Parnassus and one at the Great Parnassus.

Eating our dessert sampler and drinking our Legally Blonde at Planet Hollywood downtown Cancun.

The view from our hotel room balcony. We sat on the balcony often just to listen to the ocean.

The Big Chop!

Today was the day for the "Big Chop," aka the girls' hair cuts. About 2 weeks ago I finally gave in and told the girls they could get their hair cut short after national dance competition. Makenna always wants to get her hair cut short and Alanna has been after me for about 6 months or so to get hers cut short. I have to say I really didn't want to see Alanna get her long, beautiful hair cut short, but I told her if that was what she really wanted, she would at least have to donate her hair. So, a couple weeks ago we started researching Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org). After doing some research, I decided I would be okay with her cutting her hair as long as she donated it to such a good cause like Locks of Love. As it turns out, I didn't even cry when she got it chopped off like I thought I might. She ended up donating 12 inches of hair, which, by the way, doesn't look like much. Makenna also cut her hair short but did not have quite enough to donate.



So happy after the first big chop!








My sweet, cute girls!