My Fridge Door

Have you ever wondered what your fridge door reveals about you? I was looking at mine the other day and I sat there and looked at all the different things I have on it. A calender that is still on January, different magnets from places I've been, my gym class schedule, different quotes, and the most darling pictures that my grandchildren have drawn. While I was looking at my fridge door I started to think what a mess. My fridge door at my age should be clean and sparkling looking. (I know it would certainly make my kitchen look more tidy) But the things I treasure most on my fridge door are the pictures that the kids have drawn. They represent who they are and the things that are important to them. I will take the pictures down once in a while and then all of a sudden there are new ones adorning my fridge. I just smile as I look at them. The pictures are made with the tiny little hands of my precious grandchildren and I wouldn't trade it for the world. So next time you come into my kitchen please take a moment and look at all the different things on my fridge and you'll see what's important to me.

My Blog is going Private Nov. 8th

There's an article on KSL.com about people invading your blogs and taking information and even your pictures and making them into their own memories and violating your privacy. So for this reason I'm going private as of Nov. 8th. If you would like to view my blog you can let me know at offonrharley@yahoo.com and I will add you to the list.
Thanks..

The Pyne Family Halloween Party 2008

I decided to start a family tradition (another one) and that's to have a Halloween dress up party. Crazy I know but we had lots of fun. I loved the fact that everyone was up for it (even Jared and Mike who hate dress up parties). But we all had some fun costumes. We played toss the candy into the pumpkin, pin the nose on the pumpkin, we decorated cookies and carved pumpkins. Our dessert was rootbeer floats in skull mugs and we had yummy brownies. Our good friends joined in on the fun. We love sharing family things with them. Mike, Teresa, Danielle, and her three kids. We all get along great. The weather was awesome for the outdoor party and we all just kicked back and enjoyed the fun. Thanks to my great kids for going along with my idea and making this something I would love to do each year. This picture shows our fun costumes we all showed up in.

We had so many cookies to decorate. We had moons, pumpkins, ghosts and cats. The kids especially loved it of course. And the cookies were very tastey.

Daxton did a great job of pinning the nose on the pumpkin. ( I have a feeling he was cheating..hahaha)

Shana the grandma is trying to find something to munch on.

I'm the tattooed biker chick with her crazy clown husband and Dax the Ninja.

Mike was trying to pin the nose on the pumpkin but got side tracked and ended up pinning it to Rogers nose. They're quite the pair!!

Makinley loved fixing up her own cookies with all the different decorations. I think she even liked tasting the frosting as you can tell from her face.

Kori is the pro in their family at decorating pumpkins. Troys just observing. Brayden is taking the pumpkin carving contest very serious. Colby even got in on the cookie decorating. He loved the frosting!! Jared took the candy toss game very serious!! hahaha. The competition was on to see who could get the most candy in the pumpkin. Our fun friends Mike and Teresa Eastman with their daughter Danielle and her three cute kids. We're glad they joined us for the Halloween fun. They're both good sports aren't they? Mike the bum and Rog the clown. They were the hit of the party.

Fall Time and Halloween 2008

This is Halloween night. I had all the kids and grandkids over for pizza before they went out trick or treating. They were all hyped up about this night and couldn't wait to get out and get their candy. Jake took the boys all over. Dax was ready to come home after about 5 houses because he wanted to eat his candy but they stayed out for quite a while. Makinley and Gentry went trunk or treating in their church parking lot. I miss the days when I used to take my kids around but it's also nice to stay in the house and watch all the little ones come around. We sure didn't have very many trick or treaters though. Not sure why but now I'm left with tons of candy!! OH NO!!

Gentry loved being a mouse. And she made such a cute one!!

Makinley wasn't too sure about having her nose and face painted but she ended up letting her mommy do it. She was a cute little kitty cat.

What child doesnt love this time of year with the fall leaves and Halloween time.

Daxton loved helping us in the yard. He couldn't help but get a running start clear back to the driveway and run as fast as he could to jump in the leaves. It brings back so many memories of when my children were little. They loved doing that.

TAG!
JUST COPY AND PASTE THIS ONTO YOUR BLOG, ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AND POST IT! I LOOK FORWARD TO READING ALL OF YOURS! I AM... CHECKING IN ON MY FAM AND FRIENDS ON THEIR BLOGS.

I think... a lot about dying young and not seeing my kids and grandkids get older.
I need... to see my kids and grandkids regularly
I know... I need to keep my mouth shut sometimes and not speak my mind
I want...happiness and success for my children
I have....such good health. I am so blessed!! (even though some pounds could come off)
I miss..calling my mom and dad with news about my family
I fear..losing one of my children or grandkids from death
I fill... empty when I'm alone for too long.
I hear.. kid moaning from ear pain and fever in room two of the ER
I smell... good since I just showered an hour ago
I crave...the love and just needing to know my kids are happy with me as a mother
I regret...not going to college and making more money
I wish... I could have had my mom and dad longer in my life
I love...Rog, my 3 beautiful kids, my almost 7 adorable grandkids, my friends, extended family
I always... wonder what the future holds
I remember... hearing my kids yell for me when they were little and came home from school. I loved that!!
I sing... but not good.
I don't always... bear testimony that I really do know the church is true. I need to do that more.
I argue...about the stupidist things. But don't argue often thank goodness
I write...in my journal almost weekly and love looking back over the years at what I've written.
I lose... weight then find it again
I listen..when my sweet grand kids say "Granny, will you read me a book?"
I don't understand ... why everyone in the world can't treat each other with respect and love. Can you imagine what this world would be like?
I can usually be found...working, on the computer, cleaning or running errands or snuggling with a grandchild
I forget... that there are more opinions than just mine
I am happy.... when my family is all together and we are having fun and enjoying each other.

I tag anyone who cares to do this.. the questions sure make you think..have fun!!

They're Back!!!!

We are thrilled to have Troy, Kori and Colby back with us. They got back on Monday night then we all got to spend the weekend camping together at Strawberry. I just wanted to post some pictures of my adorable grandson Colby Lincoln. We've only seen him once since last April and he's grown like a weed. He's 20lbs and has two teeth. He has the bluest eyes and is such a little chunk!! We're glad you're back with us and we missed you a lot. Love you guys!!!

Why I Love Living Where We Have Four Seasons

People who say that they love living where there is only a warm climate and not have four seasons just amaze me. And these pictures show the reason why I can't imagine living anywhere else. This weekend we spent at Strawberry Reservoir and the colors were the most beautiful of fall leaves that I have ever seen in my life. From orange, yellow, red, green. Some of the trees would be half yellow and the other half red or visa versa. Absolutely breath taking. And to know that God has created these beautiful seasons for us to enjoy. I'm thankful I could be a part of it this weekend!!