My brother the "Balla"....

My youngest brother Preston, as many of you know is quite gifted with his athletic abilities.. This year he is the Captain of his Junior High's Basketball Team. Myah, Hayd and I have had a few opportunities to go watch him in action. I just have to say that I brings me so much pride to watch him shine! Preston is really dedicated to being a leader to his team, because that is more than I can say for the teachers who are supposed to be the "coaches". This year his team have made it to the district finals! Which is dang cool if you ask me! Preston holds the dream of some day making it "big" and I know that if he continues on the path that he is on right now, those dreams will be his reality!! I love you Pop, now go show em' how it's done!!

#3 in action.....

"swish".....

Gardner Village, the pumpkin patch and Halloween ( catch up part 4)..

In October at Gardner Village, they set up really cool displays with witches. So my Mom, Keely, Kirb, Myah, Hayd, my cousins Heidi and Rachel and their kids and I, walked around the shops and went on a witch hunt. Also we took the kids to the petting zoo that is there. Myah and Hayd got to ride ponies. We actually had a pretty fun time.

The "Witch Hunt"-

Hayd, Myah and Keely scoping out one of the many witches on display..

So cute that they weren't fighting....

Myah riding "Sweet Pea"....

Hayd riding "Pal the Pony"....

They had so much fun!

The Pumpkin Patch.....

We went to the pumpkin patch with my Mom, Dad, Keely, and Kirby. It was really cold and muddy but fun. It was fun getting pumpkins as a family. We even got to go for a hayride out to the pumpkin patch.. This could be a really fun tradition to start up for sure.....

This pumpkin patch was huge!

Myah and Grandpa....

Hayd trying to be patient in line...

The Kirby's....

The Hay Ride out to the pumpkin patch....

Hayden's, Myah's and Karley's Pumpkins....

Happy Halloween!

Hayd... I mean "PIDA-MANN".....


The cutest witch there ever was.......

Hayden's favorite part of the Halloween Party!

Myah thought it was pretty rad too...

Keely's 19th Birthday (playing catch up part 3)...

There is no better friend than a sister, and there is no better sister than you.....

Holy Stink- my baby sister is 19 years old!!! I can remember carrying her around like she was one of my dolls, and my friends and I fighting over who could hold her. It seriously is crazy how fast life flies by! I am so blessed and grateful to have Keely as my sister! She is the most amazing young woman! I admire her for her honesty, integrity, beauty, brains, confidence, strength and last but not least her cynical sense of humor! Keely truly has the best personality! She has the biggest heart! I really value my relationship with her. Even though I am 8 years older than Kee, I look up to her.

Myah, Hayden and Karley are honestly, the luckiest kids in the world, to have Keely for an aunt. Myah and Hayd (and I am positive that Karley will) have the best relationship with her! Keely goes out of her way to show them, just how special they are to her! When most people who are her age are caught up in college, or dating, or working, Keely manages to do all of this and still has time for my kids. Which means the world to me!

Keely- I am so thankful to have you in my life! I love you with all of my heart! Thank-you for always being you!

The birthday girl......