My Best Buddy . . .

It's not always easy dragging my better-half out the door as often as I like to run! However, he typically ends up having a great time and I end up loving him that much more. It was an amazing evening on the mountain and once again, I shared it with my one and only . . . best buddy.

Autumn in Vegas

We have figured out that to enjoy a colorful Autumn in Vegas you have to take a 40 minute drive up into the mountains. So, we did! WE LOVE MT. CHARLESTON! Grandpa and Grandma brought their dutch ovens and we invited a few friends and had a wonderful time. The weather was nice and crisp and the trees were beautiful. It's comforting to be reminded that life is good, sometimes ya gotta look for it, but it's never too far away . . .

Down on the Farm

Abbey's first Field Trip on a bus! Whoa! Her 1st grade class attended a Farm Festival. I've been to my fair share of livestock shows, and actual farms, but I had yet to attend a Farm Festival. It was a BLAST! It was a livestock show, rodeo, and a little bit of everything all in one place. The best part was meeting the Rodeo Queen . . . at least for a six year old girl. For me, it was just plain home sweet home! Ya just gotta love COUNTRY!

Soccer Has Arrived!

WE LOVE SOCCER!!! Chase joined an amazing soccer league this year and we have really enjoyed our Saturday afternoon's because of it! Fall, in Vegas, is absolutely gorgeous! The weather is PERFECT. Every Saturday, the whole family (including grandparents) trek down to Anthem, NV, set-up our chairs, open our lunch bags, and enjoy a game of soccer. It is wonderful. Chase is doing super and as you can see in the photos, he's even becoming more aggressive. WAY TO GO CHARGING HAWKS!

P.S. Abbey is dying to play next season (especially when she noted that the girl's league has "pink" uniforms)!

Chase's Birthday Party!

What fun we had!

Chase Video - "10 Years Old!"

My baby is not much of a baby anymore! He had an amazing birthday party on Friday, Oct. 12 at O'Callaghan Park in Henderson, NV. He invited nine boys, and all of them were able to attend the fiesta! Chase is very fortunate to have such great buddies. These boys are truly unique in their concern and loyalty to one another; "Blessed", is an understatement.

Scott rushed home from work to help (only to go back to prepare for trial) with all of the relay games. We LOVE you dad! Grandpa Hall was the party chef and taught the boys how to make homemade root beer while grilling up hot dogs. He even went as far as being the pinata rope pulley! We LOVE you Grandpa! As always, Grandma Hall was an awesome support to me as she helped with keeping things moving and organized. I LOVE you Grandma!!!

Well, another year; It always seems to make my eyes a bit misty to think that it all goes by so fast . . . Thank goodness for precious memories with such dear family and friends. Happy Birthday Chaserman! WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH . . .