A Beautiful Place

Randy and I were recently blessed with a fun trip without the kids. We had a great time. We took a snowmobile ride up to Yellowstone National Park to watch "Old Faithful" blow. Randy got to practice his skiing on the 2nd day (I continue to be the best skiier in the family). We also took a dinner sleigh ride. We had fun.

Stella's World

This girl loves animals. Each day she plays with her animals like they are babies, feeds them, tucks them in bed, rocks them, takes them for a ride in the stroller. She recently asked for a "sled wolf" as a prize. She pretends that she lives in Africa and feeds the animals every day. She brings her animals to me - the "veternarian" - to remove the fleas. Her imagination is great.

Boy Trap

Lillian and Eden were over playing with Stella the other day and they had a good time making this contraption. When I asked, "What is it?" "A Trap to catch the boys" was the answer I was given by Lilli and Stella. Stella found this great white rope on our walk the other day and drug it all the way home. "What is the rope for Stella?" I asked her. "To tie up the mean boys, Mama" she said very matter of factly. Of course, what else?

Long Run

Marria and I completed the longest run yet in the training program this morning. It took us about an hour and 45 minutes. We ran over 8 miles. The weather was great. I had to stop and walk up some of the hills, but Marria kept right on running. An Ipod full of great music and God's creation all around is really all you need to run 8 miles. My goal is to complete a 1/2 marathon on March 2nd. We will see!!

Why do people lie?

This question has been on my mind today. It is so frustrating when someone who claims to love you can not tell you the simple truth. Why would someone lie so much that you begin to doubt every word that comes out of their mouth? Why? Is the truth that hard to tell?

Cartwheels

Stella has started Gymnastics and she loves it. These are some pictures of the show the class performed for the parents.

Thanksgiving

This was a very busy day, good food and family fun! Thanks to Denise and Ronnie for giving us a place to stay that night.