Halloween Parties

Yesterday was a day full of Halloween Parties. Mom had a Halloween Party everyone (well almost) came in costumes. It was a lot of fun. And Andy has taken over my Uncle Bobby place ...his kids always won the pumpkin cavring contest and now surprise...surprise...Andy's kids always win.

Later that night we rode the Heber Creeker Haunted Train. The girls had a lot of fun...I think. There was a story about a cat lady and then she came on the train. Kate didn't like her because she asked Addison (cousin...dressed as a cat) if she wanted to be one of her cats.

Another Bike Ride

The Poulsen cycling team did another bike ride last weekend.
Denae, Rod sister was wearing a heart monitor and it calculated that during the 30 mile bike she burned just over 2000 calories....that is amazing for just a couple hours of workout.
The bike race ended at this park with the water fountains. Needless to say it didn't take long to be drenched.

The Poulsen cycling team did another bike ride last weekend.

Denae, Rod sister was wearing a heart monitor and it calculated that during the 30 mile bike she burned just over 2000 calories....that is amazing for just a couple hours of workout.

Tagged!

1.Where did you meet? In High School
2. How long did you date before getting married? We dated in high school for a couple months and then 4 years later ran into each other and started dating again. We dated for 6 months and engaged for 3 months.
3. How long have you been married? Just celebrated our 7 year anniversary
4. What does he do that surprises you? If he runs into the store for me he will buy flowers.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? I love when he really smiles.
6. What is your favorite quality of his?He is a big strong guy, but very kind hearted. He is not one to be mean to others. He tries to make you look at the good things in life instead of the bad.
7. What is his favorite color? Red
9. What is his favorite food? His RIBS...and they are good.
10. What is his favorite sport? College football
11. When/Where was our first kiss? New Years Night 1997 in front of Kristie's house.
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Travel
13. Do you have children?Yes, Kate 4 and Meg 1 1/2
14. Does he have a hidden talent? well, it not a hidden one but he is really good with computers.
15. How old is he?28
16. Who said "I love you" first? Him
17. What is his favorite type of music? Country, but crappy old country
18. What do I admire about him? He is a good dad and he really takes care of me.
19. Will he read this? eventually
Tag...Mandy, Courtney, Kristen, Summer and anyone else who wants to do it.

First Snow!

This morning we woke up and the ground was covered in snow. I couldn't believe it. I have always thought that the snow was really pretty to look at, but as I get older I don't like it.
I don't like the cold.
I don't like driving in the snow.
I don't like taking on and off coats in the car.
I don't like trying to keep my kids out of it.
I don't like that everything dies.
I don't like that everything is wet....
I don't like that me and all my friends start to hibernate and hardly see each other...
But is was really pretty to see the fresh snow on the lawns with no footprints and it does always look peaceful. And according to my brother AJ we really need the mostiture. So I guess I will just suck it up and deal with...not that I really have a chance. I wanted to get some pictures of my girls in there dresses and the new snow...these are the best I got....

Patti

My sister Patti is amazing. This past weekend my mom and Jeni and Aunt Dee Dee and I went up to BYU-Idaho and listened to her speak at Mothers weekend. She gave a lecture on "Finding strength in the scriptures during turbulent times" She is such a natural up there in front of all those people talking. I wouldn't/couldn't do it. I just want her to know how much I love her and admire her strength through this time in her life. For those of you that might not know of her strength read Caringbridge . My brother Rob and Patti!

Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween. I love to see all the kids dressed up in there costumes. I love to hear them try and say trick or treat. I just love Halloween. I love that the decorating for the holidays begin. Kate asked me this year why I don't have any spooky Halloween decorations. I buy the cute witches, pumpkins and decorations. I guess I need to start getting more spooky. Here are the girls in their halloween shirts.
I told Meg to say cheese and this was it....

Family Pictures from 2008

Midway Bike Ride

Rod and his brother Paul and his wife Dara rode in the Midway Bike Race this past weekend. They rode 25 miles while Kate and Meg and I followed them around and took pictures. Good Job on the ride!

Paul, Dara & Rod

Dara
Paul

Rod

Simple Pleasures

Is there anything better than licking the bowl and beaters.