Marking one off the ol' bucket list

We all know Payton, right? The cutie with the most contagious laugh ever & is all or nothing about pretty much everything in life?? Yeah, that one. Well.....she decided last year that football is one of the greatest joys in life & that the Broncos are the greatest team to ever play the game (thank you, Tim Tebow for lighting that fire). So, even though Tebow went to the Jets after last season, she couldn't betray her beloved Broncos. She has their app on her phone, her ringtone is a cheer for their team, & she can tell you when/who they play, who's on the injured list, what their stats are....the girl is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to her team. So, when it was brought up that her best buddy, Peyton, & her family were going to KC to see them play, we knew we had to tag along & make Payton's dream of seeing them play in person come true (as well as the fact that seeing an NFL game in person has been on my bucket list for some time.... 2 birds with one stone...:) According to P, it was "the greatest day of my life." Love that kid.

Peyton, Payton & Kinlee with their "I hope these get us on TV" signs

 Taking pictures in the parking lot before the game, & this random Chiefs fan thought he'd join in

 Arrowhead Stadium - honestly, not as big & impressive as it looks on TV....

 Me & my beautiful cheering partner. We make a great team :)

 

The man himself, Peyton Manning.

 

Thanksgiving 2012

It's that time of year again....time for family, fun, and oh-so-much food!! I love summer & would never complain if it was 90 degrees everyday of the year, but I don't absolutely hate the cooler days when you can build a fire & wear sweats & be lazy either. That was pretty much our Thanksgiving holiday in El Dorado - minus the fire part. On Friday, the family loaded up, & Randall & Alaine took us all on a little tour of where they grew up, went to church, where the grandparents are buried, etc. It was fantastic to see & hear about it all, & I love that the girls got to see some of their family history!

Fall 2012

Yeah, the title says it all....I'm so far behind that I have to do a post over an entire season! Aye, aye, aye....what can I say...I am one busy WORKING girl these days! I'm just sub nursing for the school district, but boy does it keep me busy! I'm not complaining...it's exactly what I need right now, & I do love it. But, I'm making the most of this OFF day!!

Where to begin?? How about the big cross country season finale?? Yes, the season has already come & gone. A part of me is glad to have our Saturday mornings back, but I sure do love to see Payton run & love to cheer on our team. We're so happy that she fell in love with running & truly hope it's something she'll stick with for a long time. Look at this smile -

We've also been spending time with friends

Then, there was the corn maze with Payton's church group. This is the 7th grade Springdale girls. I have the privilege of being a parent leader for this group & enjoy every minute of it! I'm so excited to see these girls grow in Christ & to be able to shepherd them along the way. Makes my heart smile :)

Halloween!! Just when you think your kids have outgrown costumes & trick-or-treating, think again! Hey, I don't blame them. I'd put on silly clothes & go door to door anyday for a bag of chocolate...
Payton went with her buddy, Peyton, & her dad, Vance. These 2, along with Bridget, make an awesomely fun family! Just ask Payton. She practically lives over there these days!

And, Holland went with a group of buddies, but this is the only pic & have & I had to steal it off of her phone! Guess they had better things to do than take pictures....

So, a few weeks ago, H & E came up with a plan to have a bonfire. They set the date, invited all of their friends, & advised us parents as to what was going to take place. I'm still not sure if we're all really cool parents, or just push-overs.... Anyway, we made it happen, & it was a blast! There was Chick-fil-a, hot dogs, cookies, smores....all the good stuff! And, there was football watching, trampoline jumping, hide & seeking, marshmallow roasting, & a whole lot of gathering around the fire. It was a lot of work, but our girls are totally worth it, & we'd do just about anything for them (obviously) :)