Happy Birthday Jeff

Here's a post to my hubby for his birthday.
Thanks to all you have done for me and the kiddios. Thank you for being a hard worker and setting that example for Zack. Thank you for going to school. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for two beautiful children. I am so blessed to have you in my life and look forward to the years to come.

MY HUSBAND
1. What is his name? Jeffrey Keith Riddle
2. How long have you been married? 6 years as of June 7, 2008
3. When is his birthday? November 30
4. How old is he? the big 30 today
5. Who eats more sweets? definatley Jeff, but I eat my share
6. Who said I love you first? Jeff
7. Who is smarter? I'm sorry I just can't compete with a physics major...he is. I can ask him any random question and he always knows the answer.
8. Whose temper is worse? lol, it's his and he knows it!
9. Who does the laundry? I do for the most part unless he has ran out of socks, then he takes the initiative.
10. Who does the dishes? We both do.
11. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do
12. Who pays the bills?I do. but he's supposed to take over after law school...we shall see
13. Who cooks dinner? If I don't cook that night, he's fine with making his own food.
14. Who drives when you are together? I usually do, it goes back to his temper, he has road rage,
15. Who is more stubborn? He is on some things, but I definatley am.
16. Whose parents do you see the most? We are lucky we both live in the same town but since we usually stay at my house i'll say my parents.
17. Who proposed? He did
18. Besides you, who is his best friend? His twin brother, Brian
19. Who has more siblings? There are 7 kids in his family, and only 4 in mine.
20. Who wears the pants in the family? Jeff does...
21. Do you have nicknames for each other? He ususal he calls me chooch, babe, honey etc. I call him Jefe, babe, honey the normal ones.

Time flies on wings of lightening

Especially when you are surround by good friends and people who will drop everything to help you. Thank you to all of you out here in Michigan who made it just that much better to be here. We came here not knowing anyone and we are leaving with friendships that will last forever.

It doesn't really seem like it has already been 2 1/2 years. And now in just 6 days the kids and I will fly home for the last time from Michigan. It's been fun out here and we were so blessed for the opportunity, but we are ready to begin the next chapter...one that includes a paycheck and no student loans.

I have to admit that I love packing everything up, it gives me the chance to get rid of things and deep clean. I have already made 3 car loads to good will (it helps that it is just down the street) and I have thrown away atleast 10 trash bags thus far. I LOVE throwing things away (especially clutter) and reorganizing everything. We are definatley leaving with less stuff than we came out here with.

Thank you to everyone out here. It was a fun ward to be in and definatley the only one of it's kind. It's sad knowing there are so many new people I haven't gotten to know. But our paths may cross again.

Day at the Museum

last day at the zoo

and that's a wrap

OK, These are posted backwards. But oh well, atleast they are posted. What a busy month! I am semi glad it is over with Reagan's bday, Zack's bday, and all of the halloween festivities, it was a really busy month. That is really all I have to say about that.

Here is Zack with some dracula teeth he got, we decided the red eye was a nice touch...
A quick trip to patriarche park for some fun pics....

We went to impression 5..... Zack decided that day he wanted to be an army guy instead of a fireman. Thank heaven most of the costumes were on sale. Thanks again mindy for Reagan's cute costume. I got so many comments on it!

Dance Pary to Jock Jams...Zack got into this way more than I thought he would have. It has now become a daily event. Reagan even had fun shakin' her booty.

Pumpkin Carving: Reagan and Zack both really enjoyed themselves. Reagan wasn't afraid to dig right in, and even tried a few pumpkin seeds.

conversations with a 4 year old

here is my conversation with my 4 year old on our way to school today:
as we passed a borack obama campaign sign

Zack: mom, we don't like barack obama do we?
Me: it's not that we dont like him, we just don't like what he thinks (trying to keep it simple)
Zack: we have to kill him don't we
Me: NO, we don't want kill anybody!!
Zack: If he becomes president I will die...(at this point I see the wheels turning)
Me: really?!
Zack: We can't shoot him?
Me: We don't shoot people, we shoot deer.
Zack: how about the arm?
Me: lol No we don't shoot people.
Zack: then we have to put him in a big (he holds his hands out) container and like hide him.
Me: ummm, no let's just not vote for him.

It went on like this til we saw a big dump truck and I was able to change the subject. It is so funny what kids pick up when you don't think they are even listening.

Zack's 4th Birthday Party

I can't believe Zack is already 4, and this is his last birthday here in Michigan. He has had the last 3 here. And, what a crazy time of year to have a birthday. With Halloween just around the corner and Reagan's last week, I feel like this whole month is just one party. So fun. We went to the firehouse and back to our house for cake. Anyways, thanks to everyone who came to his birthday. Here are some pictures...

Halloween Party at the Church

Thank you mindy for making the costume! It turned out so cute!

quick post

Here is a dress my mom bought for Reagan, a year ago, that she is finally fitting into. So cute!

Happy Birthday Reagan

I can't believe she is already one! We had just a little family party for her. All she wanted to do was dive into the cake when she saw it. She didn't hesitate a bit, and got it everywhere. But she had fun, and we had fun watching her. We are so blessed to have her little spirit in our lives.

A nEw BaG

I made this bag the other day, and I think it actually turned out kinda cute, if you don't look too closely at the sewing job. The inside has custom made pockets, one for reagan's bottle, one for my keys and cell phone so I no longer have to fish for them. One for Zack's drinks, and one for snacks. I even have one for toys. I have been looking everywhere for the perfect bag, and I think I found it. Thanks Ashley for helping me out!

home

(the Heber Valley)

I found this on the internet (click on the third picture, the one with the sun and clouds), and it is pretty much 2 minutes worth of what I miss most and why I am so excited to go back to the Wasatch Mountains. Michigan is nice, but Utah is awesome!

first day of preschool and soccer

Zack started preschool a couple weeks ago. He is having so much fun, and is so excited to go. He is in the afternoon program which has worked out great! It gives us both a much needed break in the middle of the day. And Reagan usually sleeps the whole time which means I am getting some time to my self again.

And then he had his first Soccer practice last week. He was so excited and even got a shirt. He had so much fun, but was getting "bored" toward the end. He has about 9 other kids on his team and between kids running to their parents crying and other kids stealing balls it was total chaos, but it was fun to watch.
(his coach is actually directly behind him in the green shirt)

"Dinners Ready"

Zack decided that he wanted to cook us dinner tonight. What a treat! I grabbed a chair and he picked the ingredients and well...


...as yummy as it looked, we decided it was probably best if we fed it to our disposal. But he tried, and it made a rainy yucky day fun.