Halloween

This was sent to me this morning so I could see what Reese would be wearing for Halloween. Too Cute!!! I can't wait until I see these guys for Thanksgiving.

Where has October gone?

It doesn't seem possible that October is pretty much gone. It was such a busy month, it just flew by. This weekend was busy as usual. Friday night Creston and I went to Wenatchee to get snow tires for the Honda. Saturday we were up and gone by 6:00 to travel to Snohomish for Aunt Shirley's funeral. Whew....lots of people. Good turn out for Kevin/Cyndi. The only Mathews' family that was there was Richard/Alan and myself. That made me a little sad, but its what is expected out of the Mathews clan. They really didn't click with my Dad or Uncle RJ due to church beliefs. Oh well....the Swezey family turned out and it was great to see everyone. Dad was asking all the younger generation who they belonged too....it was fun watching him mingle. Woke up Sunday with a swollen throat, so I stayed home. I ended up sleeping most of the day. Very unusual for me.....but I guess my body was telling me it needed sleep. Creston stayed with Lance all weekend and helped with the Evan's chores. Congratulations to Rhi on making it to State!!!! So proud of her....Kat has Districts this week so we will see how they do....we may be Yakima bound the second weekend of November.

Girls continue to Win....

Girls have one more home game than to Entiat the 1st weekend of November for Districts....State is 2nd weekend of November in Yakima. Good meeting last night, but I am so tired today. Jord and I have to practice tonight and tomorrow for the funeral. Kevin asked if we wanted to be in front or back of church???? BACK Please!!! Don't know if I will win or not, Kevin really wants us in front. I don't do well with people starring at me, especially when this is my Aunt's funeral. I guess this is one of those times I have to buck up!

Rain, Rain

I get a little nervous when I see snow 1/2 way down Billygoat and it isn't even November. We have to buy winter tires this year, also need to have the breaks checked. So expensive for those two repairs....it makes me want to scream. I have thoroughly enjoyed Bruce & Rama. They are moving onto the Evan's to spend tonight and I believe they are going to leave tomorrow or Friday to head home. They went to Kat's vball game with us last night and it was a lot of fun. Got to see Brandi & Nevelyn there too. Looked for a hotel in Yakima for state. The hotels are pretty full, so I need to make a decision soon or we will sleeping outside in the car. Creston has been home the last two days with a pulled muscle in his shoulder. Yesterday morning, he wasn't able to raise his arms but 1/2 way up so he had to cancel going to Honor Band. Sad, because this is the 4th time he has been chosen and he couldn't go. I think he may have slept on it wrong, but not sure.....just painful. One month until I get to see Janice/Michael/Reese and Mya....so very excited!!!!

Yawn.....

I am so beat today. I stayed up way to late last night visiting with Bro Bruce & Sis Rama. Woke up at 4:45 am to get Jord off to work, cat napped until 6:30 and got the kids up. I was going to stay home but Bruce/Rama said they had plans today and wouldn't be home all day, so I braved it and came to work. It's city budget time and it is so tiring trying to get all the numbers to work. Deadlines are a killer. So, I have had 3 cups of hot tea today (which doesn't help with the drowsiness) I was so cold. The good thing is....Jord and I got to actually slept in a bed last night, we took over Creston room after Alan/Lenora left. Air Beds don't work well with fat people. Bruce/Rama assured us that they would take the air beds and not to give up our room.....like I'm going to let them sleep on the floor! I woke up one night and Jord had rolled off his airbed and was sleeping on the floor right next to mine. We really enjoyed all the company-had lots of good visits and lots of laughter......ate way too much. Bruce & Rama are going to the Salcido's for a visit tonight, so I am not cooking dinner. I told Jord that we could eat leftovers. Jord informed me that it was our 20 anniversary this year and he wants to go to the ocean for a few days in January. I thought the wedding was gorgeous and so many people.....Tag kept telling me before church that he had never seen the church so full. By the way.....I think all the Wilson granddaughters were the prettiest girls at the wedding....loved all the done up hair and curls. Kind of scary to think that in a few years they will be hitched!!! or so we hope?

Manic Monday

I am sending Kat off to Manson for volleyball without any of us there. I have council tonight and Jord and Creston are working on the house getting things ready for company. Creston has to deep clean his room and Jord is working outside. I managed to get 1/2 of the cakes baked for the wedding. Going to finish the rest on Tuesday night. It sounds like we are going to have a church full of visitors this weekend. So much to do and so little time......I know I'm not by myself in this.....I remind myself to breathe and let the world go by. Getting really excited to see the little gremlins from Oregon.

Quad City Herald

Exciting newspaper this week. Creston, Kat, Rhi, Lance and Mikey all got recognized in the paper. My vacation is coming to a close. It has been nice to be at home without a schedule. I still got up the same time every morning, I doubt that will ever change. But, I didn't have to hurry out of my pj's. I have to deep clean the house this weekend to get ready for company. I know everyone is going to have a busy weekend. I think I will run to Omak and pick up the cake stuff and start baking cakes. Here are a few pictures of Kat- the girls haven't lost yet and these were taken playing ACH. Can't wait to see everyone!!

Very exciting Week

As you all know, I missed my flight to OKC. Jord was thrilled, which is hilarious. We spent a great day in Seattle at Pike Street, world spice man, rose garden at the zoo, and ate lunch at the waterfront. It was a lot of fun....we haven't done anything like that in eon's. The kids were happy that I was here for homecoming (I think that is why Jord was thrilled, because he wouldn't have to chaperone!). We got a heavy frost that killed all the tomatoes and damaged some of the pumpkins, but Jord picked all the squash and pumpkins and they are now on the porch all safe and happy. Hunting season next weekend....I really hope Creston gets a deer this year....I'm hungry for some venison. Jord and I are headed to Wenatchee this morning to piddle around....after all.....its our vacation!

Long Night

It started yesterday morning with a sore throat and steadily got congested throughout the day. Up most of the night. Can't stay home because I have to tie up loose ends at work before leaving on Thursday. I have two days to beat this thing! Can't really stay with Michael and Janice if I'm sick......so lots of OJ and vitamin C and hope for the best. This morning was one of the prettiest mornings we have had in over a month. No smoke....clear blue skies....lots of sunshine and brisk air.