Braces almost off!

I just got back from the orthodontist this morning and found out that I'm getting my braces off next wednesday ( a week from today. ) Finally after a year of these things I'm finally getting them off. So, if anyone knows where I can get my teeth cleaned and whitened where they will put me totally asleep let me know because I'm such a baby.

Halloween!

Our Halloween was pretty fun. Avrie had a Halloween party at preschool and my other kids had a Halloween parade. Brad, me , Annie and Avrie went to Ruby River for lunch and Avrie ended up throwing up. She wasn't even sick and she said she was going to throw up. I immediately grabbed a bowl from the table and luckily she got it all in the bowl. Nobody was by us so we were glad for that. We ended up covering the bowl with a napkin. Just then the waitress came by and Brad told her what had happened and What we should do with the bowl. She just said to chuck it and then bolted off. So we chucked it. Well, Avrie hasn't thrown up since. I hate it when those kind of things happen in public. We had a good day after that though.They got tons of candy
Avrie the witch

Kyle the storm trooper

Tyler the storm trooper

Katelyn the pirate

All the kids. Annie wouldn't cooperate with me that's why I don't have a picture of her by herself. She was totally pouting before I snapped this picture. She gave a smile for the picture then continued pouting. What a little stinker.

Avrie with our carved pumpkins

Having fun


Hope you all had a fun Halloween!

Happy Birthday Katie bug!

Happy Birthday Katelyn. I can't believe your 10.

Story Telling Festival!

Yesterday Katelyn and Tyler participated in their school story telling festival. They had to pick a book of their choice, memorize it, add actions and tell the story in front of parents and judges. They both picked a mystery book because my kids like scary things like me. :) The judges picked two people to go to the finals. Tyler was picked as an alternate which means if someone is unable to do it, Tyler fills in for them. They both did such a good job and I'm very proud of them.

Yummy Chili

Lately I have been craving my super yummy chili because it's getting cooler and wanted to share it with everyone.

ground turkey
1 onion - chopped
1 canned stewed tomatoes - drain a tiny bit
2 cans chili beans
2 cans kidney beans
2 cans corn
chili seasoning

Brown ground turkey and onions. Add everything else. Simmer until heated through.

I made this a few days ago. It's good for you and really YUMMY. :)

Pirate Wedding pics!

We went to a pirate wedding a couple of weeks ago in Las Vegas. I'd never been to a wedding like that before. Practically everyone was in costume - there was some pretty cool ones. It was held at a really nice place and had really good food. We had fun!!! Jack Sparrow even showed up. Thanks Brenda, for the pictures.Me and Brad
Grandpa Bybee with Jack Sparrow

Meagan, Mike, my dad and uncle Bill

Mike and Meagan

Tamron and Chrissy

Aaron and Mandi

Daddy Daughter Date!

Brad and Katelyn went on an activity days daddy daughter date. They had fun painting each others faces. It took a lot of face washing to get that black paint out of her eyebrows but she said they had alot of fun.