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Wyatt's kindergarten class

School Parade
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Children's Museum

Trick or Treat

Barbs' Halloween Party

Ya know the kind of grandma that makes each of her grandchildren feel like they are her favorite? The kind of grandma who serves love with all the wonderful homemade goodies that come from her kitchen? The kind of grandma who throws festive Halloween parties just for fun for her grandkids and shows up decked out in full costume? Yeah. That's Wyatt's grandma Barbs.


This is Leo. Wyatt's fave stuffed animal that he can't sleep without. Photography credit: Wyatt

Scarecrow Festival

Wyatt rarely wears regular clothes lately. He's either a pirate, spiderman, batman or a blue power ranger almost everyday...
Here's all the cuties we spent the day with at the Scarecrow Festival at Thanksgiving Point:

Lake Powell Triathalon

This was way fun. I feel a new obsession coming on... :)
The whole fam damily... (almost...)

Steve shaved his head bald for the occasion. Look at those GUNS! :)

scary pic of me - but w/e...


more pics later...

Choosin' Time

In my opinion, there are two things that we need in the White House right now more than anything: A PERSON WITH A STRONG MORAL THREAD and A FINANCIAL GENIUS. Americans today have a "what's in it for me?" and "How can I get more of it for me?" attitude. Total greed and self-servance at it's extreme. And so here we are in an economic disaster that has been decades in the making. We've never had to make a more important decision regarding President of the US in my lifetime. It blows my mind to think that we passed up on the person who EMBODIFIES my two qualifications: Mitt Romney = strong moral thread and a financial genius. (I know you are all laughing at me right now, but I don't care) But since we only have two choices...

I've wondered and thought about the decision a lot. Unfortunately neither candidate is a pro on the economy. However, I've made a choice and here are a few of my reasons: (and btw - I NEVER vote on any election based on party. It doesn't mean JACK to be a Republican or a Democrat anymore... just my humble opinion...)

Health-Care:
I call McCain's plan the "non-plan" b/c that's what it is. It doesn't address the problems or solve anything for people who actually need help. Obama seems to have a reasonable approach to health-care. At least he has a plan!

Politicky:
McCain's VP pick (although I like Palin and I think she is a breath of fresh air) was 100% political. That is scary. McCain is old. It is statistically relevant to assume that, if elected, Palin could become President of the US. I like the girl, but heaven help us if that were to happen. NO WAY is she prepared to be President.
Obama impressed me so much early in the primaries. He was motivational and inspirational and was drawing people into the political process who had given up long ago. The drawn out fight with Hillary, though, ruined that image of Obama for me. But, he still has it in him and the charisma that he has is impressive. Just getting people who don't care involved in the system again could change our country. I like that.

Moral Thread:
I was floored at McCain's disrespectful tone in the debate last night. He was so snarky and just out right rude. The rolling eyes, the frustrated gestures - he is truly a madman acting out of desperation. It scares me. He has willfully made FALSE statements about his running mates and their positions, etc. b/c he is beyond frantic for the presidency. I can't imagine that he could keep it together as President. We just can't have a hot-headed madman running our country.
Obama has had his moments... but I have hope that he has the moral thread we need to inspire people to do the right thing and get above the "greed mentality" that we live in. Like I say, it's only a hope... but thats better than nothing, right? haha

WOW! This post is way too long. I doubt anyone will read it. But, I could go on & on. I haven't even touched many many important things. But, I'll be voting for Obama. Not that I'm voting for him b/c of the color of his skin... but I'll be proud to say I voted for the first African-American President. I think he's going to win (although not in Utah)... I sure hope so.

p.s. Wyatt does not approve. He likes McCain b/c "his face looks good & I like his tie". Who the HECK is this kid? Yikes!

Fall Fun

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year in Utah. (Well, I love summer even more, but you know what I mean - except for that whole part about HAVING to be in the water all summer cause it's so stinkin' hot, oh yeah, that IS the good part! haha). Anyway - last Friday my parents took Wyatt to the circus so we had 3 whole hours of Wyatt-free time. What to do? Ride the Crest again, of course. I am so bummed that I didn't bring my camera b/c the entire trail is Gor.Geous right now! It was like riding through a picture-perfect umbrella of Fall colors postcard. If you haven't been in the mountains lately - GO! Do not miss the most beautiful reason to live in Utah. :) (until winter - when its a sparkly snow-dusted winter wonderland up there... and the spring wildflowers are beautiful, too...) Ahhh I love Utah.

And we took Wyatt to "Cornbelly's Corn Maze" the other day... It was pretty fun. There are lots of fun kids activities besides getting lost in David Archuleta's hands, shirt and eyes! haha

Facing the Fear

I've set a goal. I WILL compete in the Lake Powell Triathalon Oct. 18. I am facing my fear of swimming (despite the fact that I can't, swim that is) and I'm just goin' for it. It's not going to be pretty. I really hope I don't drown. I'm not so much a competitor as I am just a "please, I hope I finish... I don't even care when" But, I'm so excited!
PS - If you see me, please ask me how my triathalon training is going. I feel that since I'm putting this "out there" I HAVE to do it now. This is the entire point of this post. Sorry to bore you.