Happy 8th Birthday Kiersten

Today is my sweet girl's 8th birthday. But our birthday fun started yesterday with Bat cupcakes to school.
Seriously...many of you may have seen this fun cupcake idea in a magazine. Well, I tried to attempt it....and yeah, I will never do it again. Enough Said@! and a few homemade doughnuts to start my daughter's morning....I didn't say I actually ate them. But I do have to admit, this was my 1st attempt at deep fryin and will be my absolutely last. I see no reason to deep fry anything..it is so nutrition-less and makes your house stink, but hopefully a fun memory!

Uncle Stu has passed.......

Dear Friends,

Our Uncle Stu went home to be with his Lord and Savior thisWednesday afternoon. His homegoing was peaceful and he was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements will be finalized Thursday. Blessings to each of you for your loving and prayerful support for Stu, Barb and Brooke.

http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewMyStory.do?method=executeInit

Happy Birthday Tatum and Talia!

Please pray!

As many of you know my Uncle Stu has Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer). He has lived with this disease since 1999. Many of you met Stu at Relay for Life last August where he walked with many of you. Well the time has come to ask for your utmost prayers as he battles for his life.

Stu was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant in September, and before he could undergo this invasive procedure her underwent chemotherapy. While in the hospital he fell and bruised his brain. Because Stu was undergoing CHEMO his white counts, and platelet counts were down (this means he cannot fight infections of any kind!) He unfortunately has not recovered from the brain trauma. The doctors are leaving it in our hands...which means prayer. I believe in the power of prayer so much, and if I did not I would not be soliciting you to pray. So, please I ask you to keep Stu Lindell in your prayers this week as he struggles to fight for his life.

He is currently 57 years old, and has 1 daughter Brooke, who is a freshman at K-State. His wife Barb is amazing and is also battling breast cancer herself.

Please specifically pray for:

Stu as they move him to hospice care in K.C. this week
Barb's comfort with the hospice move and pray that she will have a sense of peace
Brooke as she takes all this in
Stu's extended family



FYI...Picture to the right..is
Brooke, Barb and Stu
( what is so funny is before
Stu got so sick, he was pretty
mad that the only pic we had
of him was in the "gay" sweater)
So I have to love this picture.
He totally hates it! Love you
Uncie Stu!!! Stu's website is:http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stulindell

Snake Bite!!!!

Thanks to our neighbor Michelle, we are now the proud owners of a Great Plains Rat Snake (thanks Michelle :-)) Michelle came over last night and said we had a nice little creature climbing up our front porch-YIKES! SO the kids were very excited and after some computer research we realized it was not poisonous. So, this led Scott to think he could play with the thing...WHAT!!! Well, guess what...he got bit...go figure.
So for those of you wondering.... our pet count has continued to increase since this summer:

3 Gerbils
1 Dog
1 Fish
1 Rat Snake

And yes....I am loosing my mind!!!! Anyone need a new pet!

Soccer, Soccer and more Soccer

While Scott and I were gone this weekend. Kiersten was busy with 3 soccer games. She is loving this game and does pretty well when her and the girls are not doing cartwheels on the field (gotta luv those girls)

Good Times in CHI town

Scott & I were able to escape this past weekend and fly up to Chicago to see Steph's brother. We had a blast while helping him decorate his new condo.

A little decor a little GRIP, and a new girl.

But, most of all it was awesome to see Nate's work in ministry in downtown Chicago (Cabrini Green), not only has he moved in "their" hood but he has found a way to be closer to "his" kids and be a coach to these "fatherless" boys and girls. What an impact he has made in so many lives. I was so excited to see God's work in Nate's life. Keep in up Man! ( Com' On now!)

My brother Nate and his new "friend" Amy (BTW Amy works for Oprah (HARPO productions), how cool is that!
The condo, with some new flair

Pasta & Wine Night!!

To celebrate our many long runs, Judy S. had the "running" gals over for dinner. What a fun evening...a little wine, a little pasta, and a little pitch (yeah..yeah..I know I cannot play) It was fun to get together with the girls, other than at 5:30am on Saturday mornings for a run Thanks Judy for a great night! O.K. Judy, I know your eyes are shut..I asked your husband to take another pic, but NO he thought we were good! Sorry sweetie

Sweet Sissy's...and so cute to boot!
The original Shay..we love ya! BTW who is the HOT chic in the background!

Girl Scout Hot Dog Roast

Karli had her first ever Hot Dog roast at the the Girl Scout house Saturday. She had a ball!

Please pray....

Please look at the website below and pray for this dear family. I do not know her personally, but a friend of mine from Kansas City is one of her best friends. Once you read the blog and get to know this family, I am sure your heart will be touched!

www.stephanievest.com

Tindall Customer Appreciation day

Our friends had an awesome customer appreciation day for their dental clients this past weekend. Everything was awesome and so much fun. My kids enjoyed all the inflatables, cotton candy, and the train. we could have hung out "ALL" day!
Gillian and Karli hanging
Kaden and Madeline having a blast!

and the guest of honor...Dr. Tindall, attempting the dunk tank.......
and he's DOWN!!!!

Craft Day at MCC

Last Saturday the club offered a craft day for kids. The kids had a lot of of fun and the mess was not at my house, however I think next time we will stay home!

Karli, Madeline and Grace

too cute..to not take the pic!!

Kade starts CDO

Kade was so ready for the start of "Children's Day out yesterday". He brought his big boy back pack and new Spiderman lunch box. He has been waiting for school to start since his sister's started back in August! Kade you are such a BIG BOY!

KSU vs. Montana 69-10...need I say more

It was military appreciation day at the KSU game Saturday, so we decided to bring all 3 kids. They all had a lot of fun, and the girls are ready for the next game. (Brownie Bear from Karli's Kindergarten class, had to attend the game, also)
Kiersten waiting for those "CATS"
Karli ran into her study buddy Lauren while we were tailgating, and thought that was pretty neat to hang with a 4th grader!
A little Kade time!

Aperture, Shutter Speed, Depth of Field OH MY...

I have been learning quite a bit on my new REBEL. What fun it has been to have a GREAT camera...it will be even "better" when I learn how to clearly work the thing. I am a total rookie, but enjoying every minute!
too fun

Oh my goodness..they are all 3 looking at the camera...WHOOPPEE!!
Such a sweet face
"Sisterly LOVE"..okay only sometimes

Just taking a chill from 3 children......

Labor Day FUN!!!

My sweet Karli and Kaden

Fun with Papa on the water trampoline
A little fun with Grandma
Mor Mor with her 2 grand-daughters

SERIOUSLY........

So, I finally finished Kade's room last week (okay Jess M. helped me a bit), but check this out....the same day the "I'm ALL BOY" picture went up Kade's drags out Karli's ballet clothes and say's he is "putting on ballet clothes.." I was like WHAT!!! Please tell me this phase does not last...if its not my high heels, its the dresses, etc. SERIOUSLY!!!