red light. green light.

it's official.

madison could be driving on a road near you.

together we can...

...change the world and 

reach the stars!

We are so proud of Kimbel and Braden!!  

They both won awards on Friday evening at their school's REFLECTIONS contest. They each came up with their own theme and told me what to buy to help them make their posters!

They both won "Interpretation of Theme" and get to move on to the District level.  They were SUPER excited and SO proud of their trophies.  FUN!

It was pretty stiff competition and I had my comfort speech all prepared and didn't have to give it!  We just headed for ColdStone to celebrate!  YAY!

A little bit of this...

 Halloween at our house brought 

a "japanese princess", 

that 70's girl, 

wolverine and 

one who just dragged in from an all day volleyball tournament 

(they took 4th).

Hope your Halloween wasn't too spooky.. and maybe just a little goofy.. like ours.

Circle Round CA!

Our 2500 mile Tour Round California 

started on the Newport Coast:

Sunday with the McBrides!

Lots of food, laughing, catching up, more laughing and did I mention food?

Next stop?

Monday: The Magic Kingdom

Let's see.. autopia, space mountain (over & over), the teacups,

dumbo, astoblasters... good times for all!

and of course a little bit of birthday for Madison!

Oh!  And our lil' jedi preparing for the dark force.

Tuesday: pedis with the McBrides for the girls.

golf for the boys

 Wednesday: California Adventure and a little more Disneyland

The new World Of Magic show is AWESOME (and.. a little wet!)

Thursday: Downtown Disney and a LONG ride to Sacramento

The LEGO store was a BIG hit...

and lunch at Rainforest Cafe to celebrate our 15 year old

was the perfect ending to our SoCal adventure!

Friday: Raelene and James wedding day!!

It was a beautiful day in Sacramento.  

A day to always remember.

Saturday: Wedding Reception in Santa Cruz

It felt great to be "home" among our family and our friends.

It was a terrific party with lots of great people, amazing food and fun!

It was a busy, fun-filled week and 

we are already missing everybody!

Thanks for making it so wonderful!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL!!

Hope your 15th is as FABULOUS as you are!!

Love you tons, girl.

Sweet Grill!

Here's to Nine!

Kimbel Love Muffin's day started with BREAKFAST in bed!!

Chocolate chip waffles and bacon.  

mmm mmmm good.

(I threw in a kiwi just for good measure!)

After school (and airheads for the class)

we headed for the Stansbury High Homecoming Parade.

Go Stallions!

Home for a round of present-giving!!

It was quite the American Girl kind of year.

Then to the SHS Homecoming Game for some face painting!

(Definitely the highlight of the game!)

We finished up her birthday with ice cream at cold stone and

cupcakes on Saturday to celebrate our October babies birthdays!

Good times.. even if my sweet baby girl is growing up.

Happy Birthday, sweet Kimbel!