HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

I hope you all have a great time trick or treating tonight!!!

We went to boo in the zoo at the Cheyenne Zoo in Colorado Springs the other night. The kids had a blast. They LOVED the Star Wars guys. Their costumes were like the real thing! I was really excited about seeing the animals at night...little did I know...they sleep. LOL I was able to get a few pics of the gorillas. They were to sweet!

Cole said this one looked as though he was having a nice dream.

Here is one of a mom snuggling with her baby....soooooo sweet!!!

Here is a slide show of the rest of the Boo In the Zoo Pics.

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Family Visit

My parents and brother Steve came to see us a couple weeks ago. It was great to see them...but one thing I know for sure now....I DO NOT need to go to another Museum for AT LEAST....hmmmm...the REST OF MY LIFE!!!! :) My parents and Steve (who is a teacher) LOVE musuems....me...NOT SO MUCH!!! It was fun just being with them though....we had some pretty good laughs along the way. LOL

Monday...we went to the Science and Nature Museum in Denver. It's a nice museum. :)

Here are a few pics from there.

On Tuesday we to Golden. We toured the Mt. Climbing MUSEUM....the Quilt MUSEUM...and BEST OF ALL....the HISTORY MUSEUM....UUUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! Actually the Mt. Climbing Museum was pretty cool. It just opened not to long ago and that did have some really interesting things in it.

On Wednesday we went site seeing...WOOO HOOOOO!!!! LOL

We stopped to look at the water wheel...I don't remember where it is...some town headed up to the mountains. :)

Mom, Dad and Steve also found a statue of some dude that they had to read about. I was off taking pics of the scenery. LOL I can't tell you who the dude is because....I don't know...and I DON'T CARE. :)

Awwww...aren't they sweeeeet!!!!!! Now this a moment to remember....not that dead dude they made a statue out of!

Let me tell you about Engine #60.....JUST KIDDING!!! I just took the pic...mom and dad read about it. LOL

Then we drove thru the mts. and looked at some scenery on the way up to Buffalo Bills grave. I don't have any pics of that because I get car sick and was thinking more about hurling than taken pics. :) But here is one of mom, dad and Steve at the top at Big Bills grave. LOL

Along the way we also stopped at an old Mine. That was cool. I will need to take the kids back there. You can actually tour the mine.

THEN...after all that...we stop at a place called Silver Plume. I think the population is 3 plus 1 dog. LOL It was this tiny little town... a one dirt road town with some houses...an old school, a church....and a dog in the middle of the road that did NOT move. We had to drive around him as he just stared at us. He was probably thinking...HAHA...those IDIOTS are SOOO LOST!!!


My mom got out of the car to take pics...she LOVED this little place. She took this one of the dog. Dad, Steve and I stayed in the car...hoping the dog would come after her like Cujo...and scared her to death....NOW THAT WOULD BE FUN!!! But no such luck...he just looked at her like...haven't you ever seen a dog before lady????

Here are some more pics of the town.

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Thursday we went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and rode the Cog Railrode up to Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. I let Ely and Cole skip school because they LOVE that zoo. Mom and Ely got a little altitude sickness at the top of Pikes Peak. It also was pretty cold up there. I think with the windchill it was like 10 degrees. Here are some pics from that day.

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Friday...was a day of rest. :) They left first thing Saturday morning. :( I was sad they had to go....but not that I now don't have to go to any museums until the next time they visit!!!!! :)

Good intentions!

Ok...I know its been forever since I posted. I just can't seem to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. I was thinking to myself....how can I be more productive during the day and get more things done????? I thought and thought....and totally got it figured out! I NEED A WIFE or 2...or 3. LOL I was thinking...ya know...maybe polygamy is not such a bad thing. I could have a wife that cleans, one that cooks, one that takes care of the kids, another that takes care of all the stuff...mail, bills, etc. And I could be the director!!!! :) Just none of them could have ANY KIDS!!!! 3 is the max in my house! ROFL Ok...before my parents have a heart attack from reading this post....I AM KIDDING!!! (a little) I am kidding about the multiple wives.....but it sure would be nice to have help sometimes. I know most mom's feel this way! If there is a mom out there that does get it all done in a day...I want to hear from you....I want to know how its done! :)

I have a ton of new things to post! Now that the kids will be back in school from fall break...and my company has gone back to TN....I will have some time to get this updated. So be sure to check back daily this week.

TODAYS DAILY QUOTE:

"A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!!"

MY PLAYLIST

I called my friend Mary the other day and she said..."What have you been doing? I've tried to call you." I said..."I went to Vail for the weekend." She said..."I know...I had to read your blog to find out where you were." LOL Sorry Mary :) "Anyway" she says...I have to tell you...you really need to change the songs on your playlist. I like them...they are just to mellow for you...you need something more that fits your personality....songs that kind of go with who you are. It was funny that she had said that because the other day Cole told me that no one will read my blog with stupid music like that playing. LOL I am pretty well rounded when it comes to music...I like all kinds. So...Mary got me thinking....songs that fit me...hmmmmmm....is there a song called WILD, CRAZY, SEXY! Just kidding. I found a few that would fit....there was a song called "Cocky" haha...for those that know me...you all know THAT would fit. I didn't like the song...so its not on there.

As I was going threw the songs to put on my playlist I instant messaged my friend Haley. I said...is there a song that reminds you of me? I was waiting for some really smart comment...but she immediately without even having to think about it wrote. Carol King....So Far Away. For those that don't know the song it goes:

Your So far Away

Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore

It would be so fine to see your face at my door

Doesn't help to know that you're just time away

Honestly...that is one of the nicest things someone has said to me. It really touched me. I know Haley will laugh when she reads this, but really...it did. And I feel the same about Haley...I miss her terribly. I used to just pop in over at her house and tell her that when my kids came looking for me to tell them I wasn't there. LOL Oh how I wish I could still do that. :( I really miss hanging with you Haley!

There are a few on there that I found that will bring back memories for certain people. ROFL So, from my playlist I dedicate:

Honey, I'm home...to my husband Lance. :)

That Smell....to my brother Craig. hahahahahahhahahaha....he will understand...some of you might too.

Brand New Girlfriend

Rocky Mt. High...to my friend Tonya.....LOL

So Far Away

Leaving on a Jet Plane.....to Haley :)

My Little Girl...my Dad

I hope you all like this playlist better. Thanks helping me improve my blog Mary! :) Even my kids are happier with some of the songs. LOL

THE DEBATE!

No time to blog tonight...I am heading to watch the debate. Here is my quote...which you have all heard. "If you don't vote...you have no right to complain!"

I will try and get this thing updated tomorrow.

TODAYS DAILY QUOTE:

Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable.

Plato :)

More Post coming....

Sorry...life got busy again. I went to Vail this weekend and am now catching up. I will be updating the blog soon.