Last Y 1st NM

We went to our last BYU game of the season, with our first trip to New Mexico!

Our Nephews Terrence and Rhen play for the cougars. We got to see them play in Vegas and we were so excited for our trip to New Mexico. This is us with the Boys after the UNLV game.

We got to visit with T at the hotel on Friday. Heath was being his crazy self, jumping on T, Max Hall (the QB) was sitting behind us T had to protect him from kicks to the head! It was a little walk through practice for T who plays on the O line J.

Ria and T @ the hotel, Thanks for the Tickets T we loved visiting with you and watching you play, we are proud of you!

Albuquerque was beautiful with all the fall colors. I was also able to make it to the temple, which felt so good, it had been too long! It was a little cold but you know me I thought Brandon's game was perfect weather!

The kids had so much fun looking for "Big T" and would say I see "6-0, mom".

It was fun for us to see Ria understand a little more of the game. She was asking questions and by the end of the game She was cheering for the Lobos to throw a pick six.

 Heath liked doing the signs for touchdown and the kick is no good; luckily the Lobos Kicker gave us plenty of chances to say "no good". T doesn't look so happy giving 5's at the end of the game.

We would have preferred a blow out too, but we'll take the win!

BFF

Happy Birthday to my BFF! ! That's Right today is MY Natalie's Birthday, I was corrected by Heath, "she's Our Natalie too!" She totally is!

If you don't know her, you are missing out, (I missed a year too, and I still regret it!) In fact she makes me buy things I'll return and then regret! ;). She is the best. Really the best: host, photographer, gift giver, shopper, traveler, crafty stuff, cards, dresser, etc. etc. Not to mention all the long talks, this girl has helped me through the toughest times, and celebrated the best moments! Natalie is who I call on to cry, laugh, vent, or at random. (I have a package & Card I didn't get sent, L I'll see you in Kanab in a few weeks I'll bring it then)! She has been through so many things I never hope to face. She has more faith and integrity than anyone I have ever known! She gives me insight and the best advice to any situation. I don't know what I'd do without her. They say a real friend knows everything about you and likes you anyway! A true friend can see you in any mood or situation and see the best in you, I'm still not sure what she is getting out of this but I know I get way more!!! Natalie, you mean more to me than I could ever put into words. I miss you so much Natalie, I wish I could be locked in the temple (again) with you. I hope you have a wonderful Birthday, I only wish I was there to share it with you!

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Answer this question:

Does Ria look like the Water World girl?

Spooky!

Hope everyone had a very Happy Halloween! I don't know why my posts aren't showing up. I hope this one does!

No I did not go as a pregnant old women, I am Captain Hook's 1^st mate Mr. Smee.

Rianne is Tinkerbell and Heath is Peter pan! I was so glad I actually got Brant to dress up a little!

I better include a real family photo so you can see I haven't put on that much weight!

Boo! And counting

My little monsters sure our ready for Halloween, we have had something every night this week! Ria's Party (blogged earlier),

Pumpkin Carving, Hosts of the carving event, (Pictured above, in super cute costumes) we had fun Halloween Food and too much of it! Rianne Carved her own Pumpkin, and Brant Carved the Face Heath drew it Turned out very Good!

We also had Bat night (Ria's school), City League Volleyball started J!
Had to add this Photo of 2 cute babies @ Pumpkin Party!

I have been wearing this for 10 years, (Spooky, I know)!

And tonight we are going out on a date! It's been a while so I am pretty excited! I still love my ring and the Man who put it on my finger!

Age of Accountability

I have to share this at the end of May; Rianne was talking to me about this birthday. This is kind of how the conversation went:

Rianne: Is everybody tempted when they turn 8?

Mom: that is when Satan can tempt us and we are accountable for the choices we make, He will try to put bad thoughts in our heads.

Rianne: We get the Holy Ghost when we get baptized right?

Mom: Yes and he helps us know things are wrong and gives us good things to do.

Rianne: I hope I get baptized on my birthday I don't want to go too many days without him (Holy Ghost)!

She was also very concerned for all those people who aren't baptized (especially a particular friend). We had a pretty good talk about everybody being able to make good choices. Taking on the name of Christ gives us more to do so we need more help so we get the Holy Ghost. It was pretty sweet! Her Baptism will be November 28th in Kanab!

Well she has reached magic # 8! I cannot believe my little girl turned 8 on Monday. Rianne loves horses. I had an idea for a cake with an 8 and it turned out how I pictured it!


I asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner and she said she wanted to go to dinner with a friend. Okay, where would you like to go? She is only 8 so she is either ready to retire or a little more white trash than her mother.

Village Inn was her choice, what 8 year old picks that? We had a great dinner with her friend Hailey.

After dinner we had a little FHE party with a few families. Gifts, cake & ice cream,

and of course her birthday spot light, (a slide show of pictures done by Brant).

After the Party we gave her the gifts from us a camera (Remember to live so your memories bring you happiness) CTR ring (Remember to make good choices.) We also let her open Grandma & Grandpa Brown's present (her own set of scriptures)

This little girl has brought more joy to my life than I thought possible from one kid. She is so thoughtful and helpful she reminds me so much of her Grandma Brown. She is always looking to do good things and serve. She is a wonderful care taker. I'm so glad she came first; she is just what I needed to help me enjoy motherhood, when I was so scared to take it on. She has taught me so much! I love you Rianne, I love being your Mom! Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Cast off! 4 Photos

Rianne is happy to have her cast off. I loved the before and after X-rays!

Thought I better post Heath's 4 year old pictures!