Fall Cleaning

We got new carpet placed in our apartment. Doesn't sound too exciting but it is. This carpet is cleaner of course but also darker so future stains won't be as noticeable. It was quite an ordeal to move everything in the house off the carpet. This made it so that we also had the opportunity to clean out all of our "crap". Apparently I'm the horder in the relationship and Adam is the disposer.

Adam also found us a Dyson vaccum. Apparently these things are the best of the best. However they cost, the best of the best price. To make a long story short Adam got our new Animal Dyson vaccum for 50% off!!!! Unheard of, but Adam did it. It should be here on wednesday!!!

We did some pumpkin carving with Ben and Stephanie's kids, Haley and Mckenzie. Adam did most of the design and gutting work.

In the end we had two very scary pumpkins!!!

Adam and I have recently become SF Giants fans. No we are not band-wagoners, although my announement comes with bad timing being that they just made it to the World Series. Of course the Mariners are our team at heart but we don't get all the NW games, so since SF is the closest team to us, we are now fans! "Fear the Beard!"

We lost our power last night due to the high winds. It was kind of fun hanging out without TV and falling asleep to candel light. :)

Our Life Group, AKA Bible study group, is reading and discussing a book called "The Prodical God". It's a very good book about the parable of the prodical son, or after reading the book and understanding the parable- the TWO prodical sons. The book tells a cool little story that I really like and thought I would share:

One day Jesus asked his disciples to carry a stone for him. Peter, being practical found the smallest stone he could and put it in his pocket. Jesus then told them to follow him and led them on a long journey. Around noon he had them all sit down and then turned there stones into bread. Peter's lunch was very small. When lunch was over Jesus again said "I would like you to carry a stone for me". This time Peter thought "ah hah, now I got it" and found a huge boulder and hoisted it on his back. They began walking again with Peter barley keeping up, but thinking "I can't wait for supper!". Jesus then stopped hours later at a river and said "Now throw your stones in the water". So they did. Peter and the others looked around dumbfounded. Jesus sighs and says "Don't you remember what I asked you to do? Who were you carrying the stone for?"

"It is only when you see the desire to be your own Saviour and Lord-lying beneath both your sins and your moral goodness- that you are on the verge of understanding the gospel...." -The Prodical God, by Timothy Keller

:) Running Again :)

Some of you have been asking and I'm sorry, I have been a negative nancy lately and not wanting to jinx myself so I have forgotten to mention to you blogger eyes that I am RUNNING AGAIN!!!!! It is fantastic! I still have a little pain but I can control it and its much milder than before. So, already I have planned races in mind :) My bike has been awesome and I ride it almost everyday off, but as I have explained there is something about running that cannot be replaced. I think part of it is the true ability to have that time be solely about you. Even on the bike I have to worry about cars, and things in the road and which gear Im in and because I still suck- I have to focus on the 5 o'clock pedal pull up. No complaints though, I am very grateful for my bike! I'm just a running addict. So, in short I'm "using" again and loving it.

*This post sponsered by my most recent running high*

Really?!?!

-Why are candels so dang expensive! This is a normal thing to do, buy candels, but yet I have such a hard time doing it. Really!?!?!, $12 for a candel! Am I too cheap? I know theres a few that are slightly cheaper, but I'm candel picky, I don't like the "candy coated sugar muffin" smells. Eeww!

-Momma opens the door on her own now. She escaped the other night and a neighbor picked her up and had a "pajama party" with her. This neighbor now calls us and tells us that her cat TOLD HER that she misses Momma and wants her to come over again for another "pajama party", really!?!?!

-I got called 4 times from my work 2 days before I returned from my vacation. Really?!?! What do you want? Oh thats right, they want me to come in for OT or for some housewide meeting or to switch days with me. I called back and 3 different people wanted to talk to me. I guarentee you I am not that important, but I guess it was nice to know they missed me! :)

Vacation Home: My babies!

Visiting home was so great! I'm an Auntie to so many "babies" and I love every second of it!

We went for a walk in the park


Blake and I caught 12 grasshoppers!

Danielle cut Cades hair

Playing in the park

Cade helping Harrison

Baby Adalyn

Cell phones are very cool as Jordan explains

Cade grinding wheat for bread

And Harrison mixing the ingredients

Jaclyn, the minnie mommy

Visitng with my good college friends and their cute little families

Ashlies baby Roman and in my lap, Melissa's baby Kannon

I also did some fun bracelet making and nail painting with Haley and Savannah, but no picutres :( I was too busy hanging with the girls :) Also, my mom took the whole day off and we went and visited my grandpa! Lots of good quality fun

Vacation Home: Terra's Wedding

My best friend from my childhood, Terra, got married on October 9th in Portland. The wedding was beautiful and lots of fun

The Bride and Groom

Us Bridesmaids and our cute red heels!

Me and Brittany, another childhood BFF

This is the quilt I have been working on for Terra and Brandon. I left it in there honeymoon suite the night of the wedding, all wrapped up in a pretty red bow (my moms idea).

Terra is very flowery and has a bubbly personality, Brandon listens to heavy rock music and likes skulls. They are great together and the quilt was fun to make bringing in both of their personalities!

My red piping!

Brittany, Terra and I- Best friends since we were kids!