A somewhat theatrical overview of the

NEW MOON experience

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(Not meant for Twilight haters or those who think Twilight fans are 'pathetic')

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Ladies of all ages have been waiting for this night for about a year. The sidewalk was lined with fanatics dawned in their Twilight saga apparel. Heads and hands covered in appropriate fall time warming attire. There was laughter, conversation and even a group of girls watching Twilight on their laptop to help pass the time and to fill the void of not getting tickets to the Twilight 'pre show.' There was this one group of ladies in particular. They were so energetic and fun that the 4 hour wait seemed to glide right on by. Slowly the line started to move. As earlier movies were getting out, they were filling each one of the 10 theaters with the anxious fans. These women, otherwise known as 'HOT MOMMA'S,' played silly games, and took pictures as the moments drew closer to show time. Among the insane amount of fun times, there were moments of disappointment when all of their efforts were exhausted trying to get just 3 more tickets for a few last minute additions. But those 3 ladies were amazingly gracious and still up for spending time and giggling until they could not cross the ticket line. They departed and the rest were left to absorb the remainder of the experience. The giggles and conversation continued once seated inside a toasty (NOT FULL) theater. For a few moments the happiness and excitement was taken over by awkwardness and tension when a yelling match broke out between a grown woman and a feisty teenager. But soon the butterflies and flowers returned to every one's hearts as midnight approached. When they finally started the movie, cheers, screams and whistles filled the room and eyes were fixed on the screen. The wait was finally over. For the next 2 hours their attention never deviated from the images flashing in front of them. Their overwhelming hunger to see this particular movie was being filled and they were savoring every bite! When the credits started rolling, feelings of satisfaction settled in and everyone started in on their review of the movie. Replaying and discussing what they had just witnessed. It didn't matter that it was almost 3 in the morning. It didn't matter that they were going to have to face real life in just a few short hours. It didn't matter that they would be exhausted. What did matter was they had made memories and had an absolutely fantastic time together. It was a GREAT night for a NEW MOON!

~My Veteran...My Grandad~

Every Veteran's Day the first person that comes to my mind is my Grandad!! Charles Bud Sumner. He is and always will be a Marine. He takes great pride in being one. He served during WWII and was stationed in New Caledonia (Fiji Islands), Guadalcanal and Eniwetok (Solomon Islands), Talogee (Marshall Islands), the Carolina Islands, and Okinawa, Japan. He saw so many horrible things. They got word over the radio that the war was over on the evening of his 21st birthday.

At 86 years old, the Marine pride still runs strong through this man's veins. He is a part of the Marine Core League and the American Legion in Alamosa, Colorado. He and my mom attended a Marine Core dinner last night, where he was the oldest Marine there. Him and the youngest Marine cut the cake. He was also in the local Veteran's Day parade this morning and will be attending an American Legion dinner tonight.
I just wanted to tell him, thank you my sweet Grandad for being one of the few, and one of the proud. Semper Fi (Forever Faithful)!
I love you.

Jillian: "Mom, what is that stuff?"

Mom: "It's Mayonaise. Do you want some on your sandwich?"

Jillian: "Well.....um....does it have potatoes in it?"

No GHOSTS or GOBLINS in This House!!!

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Just angels....

A Blushing Bride...

and a Hero of sorts...Indiana Jones!

(just a little side note...I couldn't find a 'satchel' for Payton's costume, so...you better sit down for this, I MADE HIM ONE...by hand! A simple tasks for most, but a major accomplishment for ME!)

I hate all things scary, so Halloween isn't a favorite of mine. But I do enjoy seeing my kids dressed up and having a good time. We went to our annual dinner and Trunk or Treat. There was a great turnout and we were done by 8 o'clock! I just absolutely HATE having all this candy in the house though. I am terribly weak and have been grabbing something out of the big bowl every time I walk by...dang it! The next couple of months are going to be a test of self control!!!

~HaLLowEEn FUN RUN by Rachel~

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My friend, Rachel organized a little run on Halloween. She went all out. She made signs, bought us socks, had prizes!!! It rocked. It was probably the funnest run I have done. Since it was Halloween, I decided to be festive and sport some bunny attire.

Doug met up with us around mile 3ish and gave us some waters and had other supplies in the Tahoe that Rachel needed...perfect timing!!

Rachel's friend, Jessie came in 1st and Rach and I tied for 2nd. It was my first podium finish!!!

Doug...Hero of the day!

Thank you so much miss Rachel for all the work you put into this run. I really had a fantastic time and can't wait for the next one. You rock sister!