Grandma and Glenn Visit

Grandma and Glenn came for a visit it was a lot of fun. The kids always have fun with Grandma and they had fun getting to know Glen. We went to the zoo, for a hike, and to see the Glendale lights. It has been a great time.

Blakes Last Baseball Game

Blake had a great Fall Ball season. He did a good job and improved so much this season. He has so much fun and just loves it. He is very excited for Spring Ball. He also got his first trophy which was the best thing ever.

Halloween 2009

We had a very nice Halloween we went to a friends house they had a neighborhood party and then everyone went trick or treating, it was a lot of fun. It was nice to go all out for Halloween.


Abby was so excited to be a princess for Halloween she wanted me to be one to, thankful my mom had a Snow White costume which workout perfect.

Blakes Halloween Party

Blake had a fun Halloween party at school, Abby was able to go along and enjoy the fun. The kids got to go Trick or Treating to the high school, they got a lot of candy and had fun. Abby spent a lot of time complaining about how itchy her costumes was and it was bugging her so we went home.

Brady's School Play

On October 15 the 1st and 2nd Graders in Brady's school put on a play about the circus. Brady was a mouse and did a very cute job. I didn't get any great pictures but Brady is cute and we had fun watching him.

Pumpkin Carving and Birthday

Sunday was my birthday and I wanted to carve pumpkins and hang out with the family. It was a fun day. Travis and the kids always do a great job making the day really special.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to another pumpkin patch here in Arizona that was a lot of fun. They had rides for the kids to go on a big pumpkin patch and corn maze, just good Fall fun.

Fall Craft Projects

One of the things I missed the most in Australia was Halloween in the Fall and all the fun things that go a long with it. We started out our Fall fun while we were in Utah we went to Cornbellys with Allysons family. The kids had a great time playing with thier cousins. Their favorite thing was playing in a big pile of corn, what a mess. They were all covered in white powder from head to toe, they didn't care they had fun. The kids did some fun little craft projects this past month. Painting a pumpkin and frosting cookies. I just love this time of year!!!

First Day of School

What a crazy month!!! We have been in America for a little over a month and are happy to be back. We have been in Arizona for a few weeks and other then the heat it is really nice. I think we will be very happy here. The kids started school 2 1/2 weeks ago and they seem to be enjoying it. Brady and I are getting use to all the homework...much more then we are use to, but Brady is doing great. Blake is going to preschool three days a week for 6 hours and loves every minute of it. He really wants to go everyday but there is plenty of time for that next year. I still want him home a little while longer. We found a nice gym here and Abby is happy to have her class to go to again and kids to play with. I'm also very happy to be back at the gym and back on a bit of a schedule again. Travis is still getting use to being in America and his new job, but is loving the golf he has been able to play a bit here. We are currently living in corporate housing for a few more weeks. We found a house in Cave Creek which is north of Phoenix. We should be closing on the house in a few week and then we will have to do painting and all new flooring. It is a bank owned house so we are getting a great deal but it needs a little work. It will be really nice once we can move in and get settled in our new neighborhood. The kids are very excited about having a pool in the back yard. The kids still ask when we are going home to Australia but I think they are adjusting quite well. We miss Australia and all our friends but we are glad to be back in America.

Hanging Out in Utah

We got to Utah July 15Th and the next day Allyson and I went to Arizona to find a place to live. We had an idea of the area we wanted to look at after seeing it we loved it. Cave Creek is where we will be living which is north of Phoenix. In the few days we were there we found a house to buy and place to stay until we close on the house. It was a very productive visit it was also a lot of fun to hang out with my sister. We ate some good food (mostly Mexican I really missed it)and did some shopping and of course got a pedicure. We stayed In Utah for a few weeks Spencer, Andrea and the kids were there which was so fun to hang out with them. We did a lot of swimming, mountain visits and just hanging out. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins. We would have liked to stay longer but we had to get to Arizona so Travis could start work and the boys could start school. We had a great time in Utah, it was so nice to spend time with family and friends.

Sight Seeing With Tori

While Tori was visiting we did some sight seeing...we had to take her to some of our favorite spots. I was able to do a lot of packing and cleaning while Travis Tori and the kids went to the Great Ocean Road, Halesville Sanctuary and a Footy game. Tori was also very adventurous and took all the kids on the train all over Melbourne. It was such a big help to have her take the kids so I could get stuff done. Tori we can not thank you enough for coming and watching the kids and all your help...you are the best!!!

The Great Barrier Reef

We got to take one more amazing trip in Australia before we moved. Clint and Amy came to visit before we moved and we went with them to the Great Barrier Reef. Tori was able to come and stay with the kids so that Travis and I could go have some fun. We had such a great time. Our first day in Cairns we went to the reef and went snorkeling and scuba diving. Amy and I just snorkeled and Travis and Clint scuba dived, it was amazing. The reef had so many amazing colors and the fish were like nothing I have seen before. It was awesome.




Travis and Clint getting a lesson before they went for their first dive.



we went on a boat tour looking for cros



In Carins they had a big Fourth of July celabration with fire works and everything...it was quite a surprise.



We had a great time we are so glad Clint and Amy came to visit and thank you thank you to Tori for watching the kids.

Fitness First

We have been going to Fitness First since we moved to Australia and it was a big part of our time there. Abby and Blake loved to go everyday to play with the other kids and the teachers. We will really miss everyone at the gym. I will miss my workout buddy Janet the most. Janet is the most down to earth person, she is so positive and just has such a great energy about her, she is just great to be around. It was great to have someone to workout with and talk to each day. I met a lot of great people there and will miss them all very much