Halloween (or Saturday Trick or Treating)

Kids looking good, with all their loot. Notice Peters 4 dum, dums, which he didn't eat. He was too interested in eating his other candy.

Peter Made a Mess

Peter fed Joshua

we had a baby

We went to the pumpkin patch and painted pumpkins.

Much has happened this year.

We had a baby.

Yes, I am Posting!!

To celebrate the year anniversary of my last post, and because of family members keep telling me I need to update my blog. I thought I'd try my hand again at blogging. If nothing else at least you'll all get to see my cute kids in their Halloween Costumes.

Halloween!!

We've had a great Halloween!! As I said before Anna went to a Halloween party last Saturday, Alyssa and Anna both had school parties, I was able to help with Alyssa's (thanks Janay and Janica). On Friday Janay and Rebecca came over with their kids to make cool Halloween Spiders (thanks again Janay for bringing all the supplies), on Saturday we got together with the Wilsons for our 2nd annual donut making (or watching Clark make us donuts), then we went to the trunk or treat at the church, and and finished our candy getting with one trip around the cul-de-sac. Our Halloween ended with one late night trick or treater coming to the door at 9:30pm. "Are you kidding me someone trick or treating at 9:30?, don't they know that's way too late?" We gave this poor trick or treater a break when we found out it was our Bishop just trying to get his ward reoganized after having to make major changes. We got a new young womens president a almost completely knew primary- except the president and I got put into the RS Presidency (2nd councilor- over enrichment) the other counselor is now our Young womens president. Happy Halloween!!

What a Great Day

I had the most wonderful Saturday -- two Saturday's ago... I slept in, the kids played with their cousins while Ryan and Jon talked about basement finishing stuff, I mopped my kitchen floor, Anna went to a Halloween Party, Alyssa went on a date with Dad, Peter took a great nap, I did a little computer scrapbooking, I did my exercise video, ran 5 miles, Cosette Came to watch the kids so we could go to Stake conference (thanks Cosette), and I enjoyed some roasted marshmallows around the fire with my family. It was fantastic. Why can't I have more of those?

We Did It!!

St. George Marathon now accomplished. For those of you who don't know I registered for this marathon 2 years ago and was not able to run it. So this was even more rewarding knowing how it felt to be on the other side of things and want it so very badly. It was a great race. Besides the hills- I mean up- which nobody seems to mention when talking about this race. Yes there is alot of downhill which people do tell you about but to those who may want to run this in the future, (especially if you train in Syracuse, where there are no hills) know there are definate inclines every few miles clear up untill mile 23. I did however, beat my last marathon time- (my only marathon time) by 45 mins. So I was very pleased. I, of course am already excited for when I can run my next, and break the 4 hour barrier, but for now I'll take 4:20. We had a great weekend- kid-less (thanks Sandy Family- enough thanks cannot be given), enjoying conference and the company of good friends (thanks Hansens you guys are great)!! To see me running in all my glory click on the link.

http://www.marathonfoto.com/index.cfm?RaceOID=13112009M1&LastName=SNARR&BibNumber=7575&Mailing=23275

Just a few quick photos of where we stayed.

Joyschool/ Preschool...Whatever.

She looks cute right? Anna had her first day of "Joyschool" not at home today she went to Keilers house. When I picked her up she shouted the only way Anna can. " I had so much fun at school today Mom. " I guess I don't have to worry about her missing Mom.

Becky and Blogging?

I've decided Blogging is not for Becky. I always spend way more time reading everybody else's blog and thinking how cute and together they are and then get overwhelmed about typing two lines on mine. I usually put it away and decide to do it another day. So today you get about 10 entries.

Peter Loves Baby Einstein

If ever I need a babysitter for Peter you know to finish mopping the floor, make dinner, ....Blog?,... etc... (I know all you Moms know what I'm talking about) I can put on a baby einstein and he will sit nicely on the couch and watch. he even gets so excited when he knows I'm turning it on runs and jumps on the couch. Today he climbed up on the couch and turned to me at the kitchen table and pretty much asked me to put it on - well for a 16 month old which means pointing and saying "uh".

School Days

Our school has a Carnival every year. So we went. It was fun.- How's that for good writing?

No, we rode our bikes over Alyssa was super cute making sure she looked both ways everytime she crossed the street. The girls had fun going on the blow up toy rides, we all got a Sno Cone, and we rode our bikes home. We only wish Dad could have been there.

Friday Early Day?

You mean every Friday? I totally forgot that Friday is early day. So this past Friday, when Alyssa was dropped off after school nobody was home. I hade run over to Kaysville with my sister to see a house and lot she was looking at. on my way home at 11am I got a phone call saying where are you? Oh, suddenly my memory was working and I realized Alyssa gets out of school at 10:50 on Friday. No huge deal except the mother doing carpool really needed to use the facilities and Alyssa, for all of you who really know Alyssa, would absolutely not get back in the car. She wouldn't even talk to me on the phone. Anyway after 15 mins of trying to get Alyssa to "please get back in the car , your Mom will pick you up at our house" ing I arrived at home. Not only to find a little schoolgirl with a tear streaked face but also a door that was infact unlocked. I'm very luck however, that our door is difficult to open had Alyssa just walked in she may not have realized I wasn't home untill much later and her carpool had gone home. Anyway, Thanks again Emily.

"Putting Up" Peaches and Green beans

I love that term. this year I "put up" Peaches and Green beans. This is my first attempt at bottleing, besides freezer Jam, oh and I guess I have done apple pie filling but, I love putting food up there is such a feeling of accomplishment when you look at your shelves full of produce, so beautifully preserved.

Our Rock Station

We ran our last long run for our St. George training, 25miles on Saturday morning. It feels so good and exciting to be so close to that race. Feeling a little disappointed because I feel like in July and August my training wasn't as great as it could have been so I may not reach my original time goal. But I should do better than last time. Anyway, Ryan has been recording with the choir all week including Saturday, which left me home alone with the kids on after a 25 mile run. In an effort to keep the kids busy the rest of the day we rode down to what they call the "Rock Station" which is really just kind of a water ditch at the end of our neighborhood. They love it.

Oh yeah, and we went to Arches National Park

We took the Labor Day weekend to visit Arches National Park. We love Arches. It’s beautiful with perfect little hikes for our young family. We went with the Hansen family and the Capsolas Family. We were especially happy to have capsolases with us because last minute Sarah had to have oral surgery and so we thought they wouldn’t be coming but after our first hike Saturday morning they drove up to our campsite. What a trouper Sarah.
We had a great time. We hiked, hung out around the campfire, played in the sand, and enjoyed time with family.

Our favorite hike was probably Sand Dune Arch.

The girls played and played in the sand. This is what they called their "ant city". They were so proud. Do you blame them? It's pretty awesome.

You can view Janay's Blog for specifics. I wasn't kidding Janay.