Halloween and Pumpkin Patch

We were able to go to the pumpkin patch this year and pick out some cute little gourds with our neighbors and friends. Their last name is Hansen, but Rylie always refers to them as the Handsomes. Then for Halloween we watched the BSU game (of course) and went trick-or-treating with our life group from the Pursuit! Don't worry Vandal fans I haven't turned to the dark side; this is one way I can spend time with my hubby and show him that I love him (Go Vandals!). We had a great time watching the girls go from house to house. Ella insisted on carrying each piece of candy that she got in her hand and then she would abandon her bag on the sidewalk. We tried to teach her to say "Go Broncos", but it sounds more like, "Go Mommos!"

Baking with Aunt Jamie

While Craig was hunting, Aunt Jamie invited Rylie over to bake cookies with her to send to Uncle Matt. Matt and Jamie are brother and sister, but Rylie would like to think that they are married and expects them to be together whenever they come over. Thanks Aunt Jamie for a couple hours of relaxation!

Hunting Season

So Craig and Randy put in for a tag and drew, so they skipped bow season and hunted with a rifle in October. I was glad, because it seemed like Craig had just gotten back from Alaska. That is what happens when you marry a manly man. Anyway, he was very successful this year and he got a 5x6 the very first weekend. He said they hiked their butts off, but it was worth it for the meat and the trophy. Then he went again the following weekend and my brother-in-law also got a big one. I am so proud of my hunting hubby and thankful for the meat that God provided for us this year!

Happy 4th Birthday Rylie

I can't believe how fast it goes and how old Rylie seems! She has opinions about things and she asks questions about everything. Rylie wanted a princess tea party and a girlie, dancing, tea party is what she got! Aunt Lori styled her hair and she wore her new Cinderella dress. My prayer for her is that she will not only enjoy being a princess when she dresses up, but that she will see that she is God's princess and that He loves her so much just the way He made her!

Summer Adventures

So, we have been gone off and on, but I have not posted pictures for a long time. We were able to go to the cabin a few times this summer with family and with our friends Tyler, Mel and Katelyn. It is always very relaxing and we come back desiring a simpler life! Craig is determined to make our girlie girls adventurous and into the outdoors activities that he loves!

Late Father's Day Tribute

I just want to start by thanking my dad for being such a great father growing up. He showed up for every sporting event, encouraged me to do the right thing and to be thoughtful of others and most of all he modeled spending time in the word for me every day and he truly lived out his relationship with God. Now he continues to do that for my little girls. So when I started looking to meet a guy to marry, I wanted someone like my dad. Craig may not have the same personality or all the same interests as my dad, but he definitely has the same passion for the Lord and a love for people. He puts Rylie to bed almost every night and makes up stories for her, reads the girls books, takes Rylie fishing and rolls around on the floor with them until they are laughing so hard they are crying. Not only does he love them with all his heart and provide for them, but he teaches them about who Jesus is through his words and in the way that he treats me and the girls. I love you so much Craig and I could not have asked for a better father for my girls. Thank you also Randy for playing a big part in my girls lives! We are going to miss you this summer while you are in Alaska. Catch some fish for us!

Aunt Becca Returned Safely

My sister Rebecca was able to travel after school let out and just returned. She went to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice and Athens. My future sister-in-law Jana and their friend Melissa went also. They brought back a lot of great pictures and Rebecca brought back some aprons for the girls. She found them in Italy and the girls loved them, especially since they put their names on them! The bottom of the apron says "I cooked today" in Italian. Maybe Rylie can start making dinner for us now, well at least macaroni and cheese...