Rescue Effort

Enjoying my new camera

It has some fun features like this hi-speed shooting...(please disregard the fact that I cut off their heads a few times, I'm still learning)

Just A Swingin'

It took a little persuasion, but they finally gave in. Amazing what a pleading 6 year-old can convince her grandparents to do.

So Sweet

This story was on our local news last night and I cannot watch it without crying. It is just as sweet as it gets.

(OK, I can't get this video embedded, so I am just putting up a link...click on it to see the video...sorry!)
Video

There was just a follow-up on the 5:00 news and this little girl and her dad are going to be on the Today Show Monday morning and possibly on Ellen next week.

Some information about me...

Because I know you care.

8 favorite TV shows:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. The Office
3. House
4. Oprah
5. Jon & Kate Plus 8
6. American Idol
7. Dirty Jobs
8. My Name is Earl

8 favorite restaurants:
1. Big Boy
2. Hu Hot
3. Santa Lucia
4. Benihana
5. Panera Bread
6. The Lions Tap
7. Pizza Ranch
8. D'Amico & Sons

8 things I did yesterday:
1. Watched the debate
2. Tried a new recipe for dinner
3. Picked up play-doh
4. Talked on the phone
5. Updated my blog!!
6. Washed dishes
7. Scheduled some play dates
8. Read books to and cuddled with my kids

8 things I love about fall:
1. The leaves changing colors
2. Apples
3. Football
4. Pumpkin foods
5. Crisp, cool air
6. Halloween
7. My birthday!
8. Fall Decorations

8 things I look forward to:
1. My brother Troy and his family coming to visit
2. My brother Ty and his family MAY come to visit
3. Upcoming Girls Weekend
4. The election being over
5. Halloween
6. Christmas
7. Figuring out my new camera
8. Aidyn starting basketball

8 things on my wish list:
1. A cleaning lady
2. To win the lottery
3. A trip to Europe
4. For the economy to be fixed
5. Ty & his family to actually come visit
6. World Peace
7. To have my bathroom remodeled
8. Health & Happiness for all my family & friends

Great Grandma

We were lucky enough to have Great Grandma Lucille come visit for Aidyn's birthday. She's only been here a few times so it was a treat to have her visit.
4 generations of ladies (Notice how Bailey had to get her head in the picture too!)

The Big Day

Sunday was Aidyn's actual birthday. It started by her choir singing at church. The services on Sunday were a Scandinavian Music Festival. It was fun to hear all different songs they performed. They also served lefse, krumkake, rosettes and many other Scandinavian treats between services.

After lunch Aidyn got to open a few gifts from Jeff & I. For dinner on Sunday night, Aidyn got to pick where she wanted to eat. She picked Applebees because they sing to you and you get a free dessert. That is right up her alley because she wanted everyone to know it was her birthday. She told every teacher, the pastors at church, the servers at the restaurant, the choir directors and pretty much anyone she came in contact with. She was SO excited to turn 6!!

Family Day

Saturday we spent the day celebrating Aidyn's birthday with family. Great Grandma Lucille, G'ma Sharon & G'pa Jerry, Grandma Janice & Grandpa Horace were all able to join us.

G'ma Sharon made Aidyn a Hello Kitty birthday cake. It was delicious!

Aidyn got lots of nice gifts from everyone. Nolan gave her a necklace and a fancy ponytail holder. She was so pleased her brother remembered to get her something.


The crown she is wearing is one she made for Nolan to wear, but he let her wear it to open gifts. So generous!