Pitcher Pumpkin Carving

On Sunday night we had our annual pumpkin carving party. We had so much fun getting together at Auntie Val's house, eating lots of goodies, and being creative with our pumpkins!Josie wanted a "scary" witch, Carson did a bat for Batman, I had the Grim Reaper, and Tyson always goes for the terrifying jack-o-lantern look

Tyson and Josie scooping the guts out.

Tyson and Nana chillin in the living room

Me & my Marley the only time she was awake all night!

Carson had started on a cupcake that had black frosting and sprinkles. Before we knew it, this is what he looked like!

Josie and Aunt Tia. Notice the band-aid on Josie's head. No not a decoration, an actual war wound from the day before when Carson whacked her in the head with a tool. At least she's over it!

Mindy, Auntie Val, and the now expecting Ally

Trevor, Sweetie, Josie and Carson on roller coaster in the basement. They have so much fun with their cousins!

Everyone and their pumpkins.

Marley's Day

First, when you least expect it, Marley will have a huge blowout in her diaper, causing you to give her a bath regardless if you are already late leaving the house for something!

After she has had a nice hearty meal, she likes to fall asleep while being burped. Must be some of Marley's magic.

After a good nap, she likes to cuddle up in someone's soft lap (preferably Granny Kotter's, who is always ready and waiting)!

Marley's Magic

Marley has this magic effect on everyone! When you hold her, you instantly fall fast asleep! I wonder how she does it.

Like mother, like daughter. I hate this picture but now you all know what I look like sleeping!

Scarecrow Festival 2008

We went to the Scarecrow Festival with Mindy, Shasta, Kylee, and Avery. It was so much fun! By the end, the kids were cold and ready to go home, but not before they stuffed their faces with popcorn and cotton candy. Carson especially loved the race cars, and Josie liked getting the rainbow painted on her face.

Baby Marley is Born!

Marley was born on September 17, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 1/2" long


Proud papa Tyson and big sister Josie


This was after the drugs wore off and I could smile normally again, although I didn't realize I had a little Indian baby!


Me and my kiddos

My Crazy Family

Bart and Cheree with their googly eyes. Bet you can't look at it without laughing.

Carson's first day of preschool - September 2, 2008

Our little Carsi-bear is growing up so fast. He loves his preschool class and they even have their own little field trips! Luckily I got through this one okay, but kindergarten will be a different story.

Check out the six packs! April 2008

Tyson, Steph and baby Marley in my tummy earlier this year on our much needed vacation in Kauai, Hawaii.