70's-80's Benefit for Meadowlark Hills

Scott and I attended a benefit last night for Meadowlark Hills. The them was 70's and 80's and WOW were the outfits and music crazy! This seriously brought me back to Junior High!

My Baby Boy had Surgery today!!!!

Kade had surgery this morning to remove an inclusive cyst just under his arm pit. His mother was a basket case (of course), but we had a GREAT team...our surgeon went to our church, I got to pick my favorite anesthetist, and the staff and nurses were awesome.
So with that said we arrived at the surgical center at 6:30am this morning, and after a few tears (shed only by Mom), Kade was done in 15 minutes. He was a little out of it right after waking up, but within 30 minutes, he was eating, drinking, and climbing right out of his hospital gown. He needed zero meds, and no Tylenol throughout the day. I have to admit my kid is a STUD. He sailed right through this...my only hope is........there is no more to come :-)!

Happy 30th JOSH!

My baby brother Josh turned 30th this weekend. So I took a 36 hour trip to Chicago and surprised him. My other brother Nate and I had a party for him. It was a ton of fun and oh so nice to have brother time without the kiddos!

Miranda (Josh's fiance), me, and Sarah

Josh's BOYS...T.K., Jeff, and Coat (long story on the name-Don't ask)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Scott & I were able to have a night out on the town last night thanks to his Mom and Dad watching the kids. We got together with some friends and had a great dinner and a GREAT time! Happy 2009 everyone!

That's not BEST part about CHIRSTMAS....(aka besides Jesus's birth)

My Baby Brother GOT ENGAGED!!!!!! HuGE NeWs!

THE DATE.....JUST IN...SEPTEMBER 19th!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

We had an awesome Christmas this year!

KARLI HAVE YOU BEEN NAUGHTY.... or nice..........

(hands down nice!!)

Grandma and Grandpa and grand-daughters..and Uncle Nate and Kade

A Brownie Christmas!!!

Kiersten's brownie troop was over for a Holiday party this week. The girls had so much fun, caroling, shopping at their Brownie store, and eating goodies.

A Nutcrcker Weekend

My sweet grandparents have been together for over 65 years. We visited them at their retirement home Sunday afternoon, where we were serenaded with festive Christmas carols.

Grandma and Grandpa with their Great-Grandkids

4 Generations......

The girls and I before the Nutcracker ballet. It was an awesome performance and well worth it!

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!!!!

Today we had a Birthday Party for Jesus for some of the kiddos. What a great day we had celebrating the "true" meaning of CHRISTmas!
Kade wanting to DIG in!

Steph, Kiersten and the Paquette boys, making some Birthday cards for Jesus

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus!

Jen and Tatum...too cute!

Ballet performance at the Mall this weekend

And another performance Saturday at the mall. The girls performed ballet to some famous Christmas music. This fundraiser raised money for the Senior Dance company.

Another busy weekend...

The girls started their Saturday morning with a High School dance clinic. They performed at 4pm and then were off to the mall for their 2nd performance of the day.

Cheers to my running CREW!

The table was set........just waiting for my guests......
and they arrived!

The gals and I got together Friday for a little Holiday Cheer and little white elephant gift exchange. Thanks Ash, for the awesome Jane Fonda work-out tape-Gotta luv it!

Can't wait to see you at Christmas

We love you Uncle nate and josh!!!

Another Race???

After looking at Faulkners post...I feel the same way. Didn't we just have a race. Why do we keep doing this???? Oh wait I can answer that that....WE LOVE IT!!!!

Bring on St. Louis baby!!!

But,...no training until the 15th...great I have like 5 days without a LONG run! See y'all Friday!

Please check out this VIDEO

This video discusses the passing of Stephanie Krider Vest. My friend Lisa, narrates the story. Please continue to pray for the 3 precious children Stephanie left behind!


http://www.myfoxkc.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=8029497&version=1&locale=EN-US

Progressive Dinner Fun

Our friends have been getting together for progressive dinners for the past couple of years, and this year was no different. Good Company, Good Friends and Good Times!

A visit to the mall of course is not complete without seeing SANTA!

and Piano recitals

Kiersten had her big piano recital at the mall Saturday afternoon. She played "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and did an excellent job!

A busy Weekend

Our weekend started with Karli's Daisy troop caroling on Friday night! The girls had a blast singing Christmas carols to the neighbors. They ended the evening with hot chocolate and an ornament exchange!

My little ELF!!!!!

Saying Goodbye to our student teacher is hard........

Goodbyes are always hard, but the are especially hard when you have a GREAT student teacher! Today was Miss Weaver's last day with her Kindergarten class, as she is graduating in a few weeks. The kids will miss her dearly and so will the Moms. Good-Bye Miss Weaver and good luck in Nebraska!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE STEPHANIE KRIDER VEST FAMILY

Please pray for the Krider-Vest family, as Stephanie went home to be with the Lord tonight. She left behind 3 babies...7, 4 and 5 month old Gracie. Please specifically pray for Eric, her husband as he returns back to K.C. tonight! Thank you!

http://rainkitephotography.typepad.com/stephanie_vest/