Friday, October 31, 2008

Karen Turned 30!

So, my 30th Birthday was one of the best days of my life!  (Aside my marriage and the birth of my children).  It started at 6 am.  The first gift was given by our little 5 month old Konnor.  He SLEPT from 8pm to 6 am.  NO WAKING!  It was Heaven Sent!  Then I was "ordered" to shower and get dressed.  So, I obeyed and then Kyle and Konnor were waiting for me in the living room.  Kyle told me to sit down and close my eyes.  He then brought two gifts into the room.  The first one was from the kiddos.  It was my favorite lip gloss and chapsticks (Watermelon Lip Smacker).  Very cheesy-Teenager-like... but I don't care! I love it!


Then Kyle tells me that it is time to open the gift he is giving me.  He has been building this up for months.  He told me that this gift is going to be the best ever.  I will remember it forever!  He hands me my present, I open it up... and  it is a "Knee Brace".  Yah... what's so cool about that?  I look at him confused, and say... "A knee brace?" He then covers up the word "Knee".  And I say... you are getting me a "Brace-let".  He said, "even better, I am getting you braces!!!!!!".  I have wanted braces for the past 17 years!  I immediately was bawling!  I am so freaking excited to get braces!  It was the perfect way to start my 30th birthday!  I have the best husband in the entire world!  I am so excited and overjoyed!
   
Then we hop in the truck and go for a "drive".  We go through McDonalds Drive-Thru. And end up at my father-in-laws house in Mt. Pleasant.  He suspiciously meets us outside his house.  He gave me a hug and asked, "well... what are you doing here birthday girl?"  I had suspicions, but nothing even close to the next surprise awaiting me!  We got the kids out of the truck and walked to the front door and went in.  There were a couple cameras aimed at me... and then I realized why... MY MOM AND MY SISTER, TRACY DROVE ALL NIGHT WITH LYNN (my mother-in-law) FROM ARIZONA!!!!!!!! I was crying once again... and it was only 8:30 in the morning.  My sister has never come to visit me at my home in Utah.  So, that was the most wonderful present EVER!  It made my 30th Birthday perfect!  


We Later went to Cornbelly's Maze at Thanksgiving point... and I had my 30th Birthday Party!  It was an Iron Chef Potluck Competition.  I was the judge.  The contestants had to incorporate the color of orange and/or brown and plate their dish.  There were two winning categories; Plating/presentation and the taste!  Plating award went to Marie Mecham and the Taste went to Heather Larson!  Great job.  

Pictures are in the slideshow below of the whole day!  My mom and sister, Cornbelly's Maze, and my Iron Chef Party.  Thanks to everyone who came, it was a fantastic birthday!  I couldn't have asked for more!


P.S.
DID I SAY THAT I HAVE THE BEST HUSBAND IN THE WHOLE WORLD?  IF not... KYLE IS THE GREATEST!  I love him with all my heart!

Halloween Night


As most of you know, we do a Haunted House in our carport.  It is a lot of fun, and this year we had more kids than ever.  We even had kids come from Saratoga Springs!  I guess the word is spreading.  Many of you wanted to see our make-up for Halloween Night. So, here you go.

Here is the Happy "Zombie" Couple, Kyle and Karen:


Here is me!  We decided to leave the red eye!  Added touch! ha ha
I think I decided what I really am.  I am a South American Witch Lady.

This is Kyle.  I made the suit nasty!

Marie and Anthon:  Freaky, Freaky. It is hard to make such good looking people, look scary.

Can you guess who this is?  Well, It is my Father-in-law, Keith!  
He added the leaves for a nice touch.

The Whole Creepy Crew!


Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Halloween Party

Our family had a lot of fun at the Ward Halloween Party!  It is so fun to dress up.
Kyle and I were "Biggest Loser" Contestants (with Anthon and Marie), 
Kaylee was a bride, and Konnor was a lil' Pumpkin!

Daddy - Daughter.  (Kaylee picked out her own bouquet!)


Mommy - Son  (Isn't Konnor darling)

Kaylee and her bride friends!

Anthon, Marie, Karen, & Kyle

Our CrAzY Halloween Lovin' Family!



Tuesday, October 21, 2008

New Pics of the Kids



Here are some of the pictures we had taken at JCP.  
Konnor's 5 month pics and Kaylee's 3 year pics.
Enjoy.
(we have more pics of Kaylee because we got an online package)


Smiley Man


Our little angel

Cheese-ball

Precious!

Little School Girl

Monday, October 20, 2008

Trip To Arizona





My darling sister Tracy holding Konnor for the first time at the Airport.

My brother meeting Konnor for the first time.  (Caitlyn, Scott, Konnor, Valerie, Rochelle)

Don't I have the coolest grandma in the world!  Chillin' with her shades on eatin' pizza!

Tracy, Me, & Konnor (red eye reducer gone wrong!)

My family threw me a birthday party.  I am turning 30 on Oct. 25th!  WOW!
Konnor almost drooled on the cake!

We laughed and laughed and laughed!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

It's All About Emily!


Mmm Mmm Good!

Ta Da! Emily's 5 Chocolate Cake with a Peanut-butter fudge filling! 

What a happy chica bonita!

Em and Konnor man



Kissy face

Surprised face

Sad Face
Sleepy Face

Saturday, October 11, 2008

A trip to the ZOO!



Kaylee and I at her FAVORITE spot in the zoo..... The ZEBRAS!


Pure JOY! She REALLY loves Zebras.  And I mean REALLY!!!!!


Konnor is even having a blast.  It is his 1st time to the ZOO.



Kaylee and I watching the Giraffes.   


Kaylee is not quite as big as a Gorilla!  





I would like to introduce you to my friend, the Rhinoceros.




The Leopard scared her a little.   He was pacing back and forth staring at my little Kaylee.
Tasty lil treat.


Posing on the Tiger cub.  She is becoming such a little ham for the camera.