It just keeps getting better!

Okay, so I know you were all jealous when you heard about the Nascar parties, well this is even better. A bunch of kids (you know they're in their 20's--kids) moved in next door and yes... they have a band!!! Jared heard them jammin' out today and when I got home from work I even got a small sampling of their tunes!!! NICE!!! I am trying to get Jared to go ask them if they need anyone to play the COW BELL. We will let you know if there are any up coming jam sessions. Who knows maybe the neighbors will hear them and invite them over to play at one of the weekend pre-race parties! It is just the best living in IDAHO!!!

My New Do!

Here is the picture of my "New Do" as requested. Picture courtesy of Hayden Photography and she thought it looked good crooked!

A new you!

Isn't it amazing how you can kinda be in a "rut" and then you get your hair cut and wow you feel like a new person who can actually make it through the day. I know that is silly, but I just love to have my hair done by someone else! Obviously I had my hair cut today by my good friend Jen who is amazing and I feel really bad that I haven't hung out with her more since I have moved back. I called Jared on my way home and told him that I had cut it all off and he said "That's fine, as long as you didn't get a perm too." He still makes fun of me because I got a REALLY bad perm just after we were married. But my hair story isn't quite as interesting as Dawn's, I actually just got a trim and bangs which I guess was what Dawn was going for. (He-He-He) So this post is rather random, I was just excited to once again have a little time away from the crazy kids! Poor Jared, I am working the next two days so he is going to be getting a lot of Daddy time. (something that is not working in my favor of getting #4- which is still up for debate on my part too!)

What a SUPER fun weekend!!!

So I just had the best weekend! It was LOTS of fun. On Friday Darci and I went to the Scrapbook Expo. (Can you say Crazy Ladies!!!! I thought I was into scrapbooking!) It was tons of fun. Lots of fun things to buy and I even got a few pages done. Most of all it was just fun hanging out with Darci and her family (thanks for letting me tag along!)

Then Friday night, I went to Dinner with "My Chewbi's" (it's kinda a long story!) from high school. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. I went with Jen, Jed, and Katie (and her cute little Zoe). We talked for over 2 hours and like I said it was highly entertaining. It was so fun to just catch up and remember all of the CRAZY things we did in high school. It is actually very sad that it has been so long since we have hung out and seen each other like that. It is definitely something I would love to do more often. (I stole this picture from Jen's blog-thanks, cause I forgot my camera, also I love the scraping pony tail I am sporting!!)

Poor Jared it was actually his birthday this Sunday and I was the one out having all of the fun! He is so sweet, he stayed home with the "crazies" while I went out on the town. It was a much needed break and he is just too sweet that he didn't even complain!!!

I thought we were back in Texas for a minute!!!

We got some new neighbors last week and need I say more than that Jared has found someone who loves Nascar as much as him! Ha-Ha-Ha!!! If you are ever free on the weekend, they throw a pretty happenin' pre-race party!!!! I love living in Idaho!!! (Yes that is there front door!)

TEXAS (March 6-10)

We had such a blast in Texas. We went back for Isaah's baptism and just to visit! We stayed at Dawn's and stayed up too late everynight just chatting. (I miss my Texas girl friends! Jared says I am too grumpy to make new ones!!)

ISAAH'S BAPTISM






The Fairchild's what a cute family. It looks like Paige takes after Chad and likes to close her eyes!!







If only he was a little older and they could date!!!





Poor Bryce he woke up throwing up (once again). He didn't feel very good as you can tell. He had his "ffrow-up bucket" at his side, luckly we didn't have to use it. He perked up by the afternoon and was able to play.


Soooo... cute Tally (I believe) wanted to sing just like the big girls. She got up there all ready and just froze with her mouth open. Once again, so cute!!!



INCREDIBLE PIZZA




Shameran and Adam are so sweet! The kids were so excited to see there "2nd parents". We went to Incredible pizza and of course the kids loved it!!!








Christopher didn't really like the rocking race car as you can tell!



However they both loved the "choo-choo"! I think the train was the highlight of Bryce's trip. Ever since we have moved to Idaho, he is alway asking when he can go to "Chucky Cheeses" (that's what he calls Incredible Pizza) and ride the train.



BFF's
Hayden was a very busy girl. I really only saw her about half the time we were in Texas. And that was when I was driving her between friends houses. This is the only picture I took. But she got to go and see some of her friends... Ashley A. (in picture), Ashley W., Madie, Isaah, and Taylor. She got to see her church friends Brylie and Savannah at church. Poor Carson was wondering when he was going to get to play with her.


Shameran sent "snack packs" home with the kids for on the airplane. Hayden was so excited, because one of her snack bites was in the perfect shape of a heart and she was sure that Sham had made it and sent it just for her!!!

Island Park (March 1-4)

Such a slacker, I am only a little over a month behind :)! We really did have a great time snowmobiling at Island Park. We went with Jared's family. ReNae got a 2 bedroom cabin and we had 9 adults and 7 kids. We were COZY!!!! I have included some picts of the highlights...

I guess maybe Jared still drives like a "Texan"! We were pulling into the cabins and the van just kept going (or so Jared says!) We called and everyone came to push us out, the funniest thing was the cops showed up and asked "So what part of Texas are you from???" (We still haven't changed the plates) I can just say at least this time it wasn't ME!!!

We got there and Hayden and Connor wanted to go swimming NOW! No adults wanted to go, so we bought some time and told them we would only take them if they pulled their teeth out! (Yes this is the same tooth that Hayden didn't loose until 3 weeks later, and Connor still hasn't pulled his out!)

We Finally made it swimming. Hayden was a fish and remembered just what to do. Bryce AKA Sharkboy on the other hand was a bit nervous and stayed in the baby pool with his life jacket ON!!!




Day 2 we went for a "Family Ride". Everyone, babies included went down to the Fishing Bridge. It was nice and sunny, but still cold. It is so beautiful there!!!




Bryce had a great time. He was the only one without a helmet and his cheeks were FREEZING! But he didn't complain. He just liked going FAST!





"LET ME OUT!!!" Christopher just wanted to be outside. He and Nettie would stand at the door and eat up all the snow that fell off of peoples pants (and yes shoes) as they came in. Hey we didn't step in any yellow snow, so it was all good!



Once Chris did make it outside, he thought he was just as big as the BIG kids! We never let him drive the Kitty Cat, but doesn't he look like such a big boy!




Hayden on the other hand had a BLAST on the Kitty Cat! She almost got stuck a few times and barley missed hitting a tree. Maybe she drives like her Mom, or should I say Dad on this trip!




Jared, the true professional! It snowed about a foot of fresh powder overnight and on the 3rd day it was just beautiful. The sun was out and the guys had a great time! I did find out later that Jared almost rolled into the river, but he saved the sled. Good thing I wasn't there I would have gone right in!!!


(Jared, Bryce, and Hayden)The kids had a BLAST playing in the powder! We had a great time and hope to go again next year!!!