Oh, what a wonderful day

Yesterday was wonderful. Everything turned out so well and I can't believe everything came together like it did... and it all happened in three weeks. The Lord's hand was truly in this. All of this.

..and my goodness, did I cry grateful tears? Embarrassingly enough, yes.

I will miss working with Becky and Jill on this great project. But now, back to life. Back to cooking and being a better wife. Back to editing. Back to doing my hair. ;)

More posts to come.

facebook says that the 5K is tomorrow

Under my events section on Facebook, it says that Pound the Pavement for Parenthood is tomorrow! It's hard to believe, as sometimes the road to this 5K has been so long and yet, we've only had a month of planning. What others stamped as impossible, has been done. Perhaps it might seem amateur to some, perhaps some don't understand why, but I am so proud of it.

It has been an honor to be involved and to see the Lord's hand in every step of the way. I tell you, he cares about each and every one of us and even in the small aspects of our lives.

..and my goodness, have I seen him work through people I am associated with and people who I am not. Even perfect strangers to me.

This journey has left me often emotional. Nearly every time I log on to Facebook, in fact. I am so touched when someone writes me a message offering to help, or when they post the event on their status. Yes, that one gets me every time and my eyes fill with grateful tears.

I can't thank you enough.

.. for supporting my good friends, Allen and Jill.
.. for supporting me.

..and for showing me the Lord's graciousness work through you.

I hope to see you there. It will be a day of goodness and fun. I can't wait!

carving pumpkins

We gathered with our friends and neighbors to carve pumpkins a couple weeks before Halloween. We might have done it too early because, by the time Halloween came around.. our pumpkins were looking kind of sad. I love our little tradition! Click here to see last year.

I think Allen's pumpkin looks like a Powerpuff Girl. Remember them? :)

Have you heard?

This giveaway is for a great cause. Please enter and spread the word.

If you win, we can do any kind of shoot you'd like! Portraits of yourself, you and your friends, you and your significant other, or your family! If you're getting married, this will take $100 off of your wedding package.

The winner will be announced November 10th!

Thank you! Thank you!

The last weekend of October

(picture from a Halloween photoshoot last weekend)

Last night, I hosted a Halloween party with a handful (or two) of our neighbors. It was an incredibly fun night with Dr. Seuss characters, Mario & Princess Peach, and even a little airplane pilot. Tonight, Mr. and I are going to another party. I have so many Halloween festivities to post but, November is on it's way!! Is it bad to do a Halloween update in November?

... Oh well! Have a great Halloween!
(ah, I love this time of year.)

Sunday agenda

-go to church

-visit my favorite little twin girls in the NICU

-take brownies to their mommy & daddy

-make my Halloween costume with my auntie

-read scriptures

:) Sounds lovely.

Happy Sunday, my friends.

Pound the Pavement for Parenthood

Pound the Pavement for Parenthood 5K Run

Saturday, November 13 - 10:00 AM

Saratoga Springs, UT

We are still getting registration set up but, please mark your calenders!

pre-registration $15

same day registration $20

The run will end at a park in Saratoga Springs (Harvest Hills) where we will enjoy live entertainment and a raffle for gifts and services from local vendors.

A bake sale will also be held during this event so, come ready for some delicious treats. If you'd like to participate/donate to the bake sale, please email me at saboa3@aol.com.

Be looking for more details as well as a link for pre-registration. Please share with friends and family. It should be a lot of fun!

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Last night, I was filled with excitement. I felt like dancing and running and I couldn't stop smiling. We got news from the city that everything is set for the 5K for Allen and Jill, we don't need a permit and that is truly an answered prayer.

Everyday this week, I've gotten an e-mail from somebody willing to donate, in some way, to our friends.

There are amazing people in this world and I am privileged to know so many wonderful individuals.

Thank you for your help and support!