What a week!

I made it back from Arkansas, with more in tow than I left Utah with, thank you mom! But I had fun. Shon went nuts! And I thought it was kind of funny. We haven't been apart for that many days (four days) ever. We have always done things together. So that was interesting.

But back to Arkansas. It wasn't as bad as I remember it from say oh-8 years ago, I think it was. It was a little warm, but once you had about enough of the heat, we were either back in the truck with the air conditioning running or the breeze would start up again.

I got to see my sister who I haven't seen in 3 years. Same for my parents, it was going on almost two years. And, my cousins, second cousins and my uncle John-who is SO much like my grandpa! I didn't get to seen my Aunt Carol, though I had a blast getting to know my cousins and second cousins more.

I think I need to purchase a frequent flyer program somewhere, cause it seems to more we will need to be making more trips out there!

I have some nice pictures to share, just as soon as I can find my camera cord. Let's all say a prayer that Cristina can find it! My blonde moment for the day--well maybe the second or third, but who's counting?!

On to other subjects:
Our family has "fall-itis"-meaning we are ready for fall! I want to put my halloween decorations up now! I want the leaves to change more and I want the stinker summer to go away! Is that too much to ask? I think not!

Shon has the deer hunt itch as well. He got a new gun, after selling his old one, and he has the big ol' Ford F-250 4x4 to go with that hunt now.

Ashton is also signed up for football again this fall. He is still going to play flag football, no tackle yet. He is a bit too little for his age for tackle just yet. He did start school a couple weeks ago and he seems to like it. We are having him work on some reading because he seems to be having a little bit of a problem on that. Otherwise, we are hopeful for straight A's again this year across the board.

She's Everything...

For my wife...

"She's Everything"
She's a yellow pair of running shoes
A holey pair of jeansShe looks great in cheap sunglasses
She looks great in anything
She's I want a piece of chocolateTake me to a movie
She's I can't find a thing to wear
Now and then she's moody
She's a Saturn with a sunroofWith her brown hair a-blowing
She's a soft place to land
And a good feeling knowing
She's a warm conversation
That I wouldn't miss for nothing
She's a fighter when she's mad
And she's a lover when she's loving
[Chorus]And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
I talk about her, I go on and on and on
'Cause she's everything to me
She's a Saturday out on the town
And a church girl on Sunday
She's a cross around her neck
And a cuss word 'cause its Monday
She's a bubble bath and candles
Baby come and kiss me
She's a one glass of wine
And she's feeling kinda tipsy
She's the giver I wish I could be
And the stealer of the covers
She's a picture in my wallet
Of my unborn children's mother
She's the hand that I'm holding
When I'm on my knees and praying
She's the answer to my prayer
And she's the song that I'm playing
[Repeat chorus]She's the voice I love to hear
Someday when I'm ninety
She's that wooden rocking chair
I want rocking right beside me
Everyday that passes
I only love her moreYeah, she's the one
That I'd lay down my own life for
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah she's everything to me
Everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me

Kitties a.k.a. boys a.k.a kids

Shon and I could never really live too long without having a cat. We love dogs, but definately DO NOT have time for one. Plus we don't have the yard for one. So cats take place of that. We have had SO many cats during our marriage so far. There was Willy (our big fat white cat, who peed on Shon, but he talked to you in the middle of the night), Binx (literally a possessed cat and not very friendly), Kodi (who we miss a lot), Homer (our stray cat that was hit by some stupid person-but he was the best cat ever!) and now we have our Cougar and Bear. Shon was dying to have another cat, and so was Ashton...and maybe I was too. So we got Cougar. So playful and cuddles on his own time. He is definately Shon's cat! So I wanted one of my own. I love fat, lazy house cats! And we lucked out finding Bear! He literally wants to be rocked to sleep, no kiddin! He cuddles ALL the time, and lets you know when he wants attention because he will climb his way up your leg if you are standing. So don't ignore him! He will let you know! So yeah our cats are very HIGH maintenance when it comes to attention, but who would complain about that?! They both love Ashton and sleep in his bed when he is at our house. Otherwise at night they get kicked out of our room most the time because they are bed hoggers! But we love our boys! They love eachother and play all the time! A nice addition to the family that greets you at the door when you get home from work. Enjoy the pictures.

The Joys of Life!

Shon and I have definately had a run for our lives, or a run for our money you could say this week! I think anything and everything that COULD go wrong, kinda went wrong. I think all in all, everyone had a crappy weekend. Shon was late to a meeting with the Bishop-and almost didn't make it, I got a nice large fine ticket, car was impounded (don't ask), my sister is still meeting the top line jerks of all jerks and we're dirt broke (note the "we're in a bit of a pickle dick" quote.

But, Shon and I are always optimistic.

On a lighter note, I am getting ready to take a Book of Mormon class at the UVU Institute, Shon is getting his Melchizedek Priesthood AND we were given the thumbs up to start our Temple Prep Class. The Lord blesses you when you least expect it. I can definately say I gots a testimony on that one dear friends!

Oh! And Ashton starts second grade on Monday! While my kid brother in law starts high school! I am getting old. Shon and I have started to count my gray hairs, and we can't really count Shon's--he has too many!

I am also getting ready to go see my sister, cousins, Mom, dad---well it would just be easier to say I am seeing ALL of my family in Arkansas next week. I am meeting my sister in Arizona and then we are taking the long journey South. Should be a bittersweet weekend, oh and HOT and HUMID!