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Liz didn't want me putting up anymore pictures of the dogs but I can't help it, they're just so gosh darn cute!

Gila Valley Temple

On March 18, 2010

The Gila Valley Temple is scheduled for opening. Since we try to go every couple of months the 4 1/2 hour drive one way will be cut in half. I can't wait. Hopefully we will be able to go to the temple at least once a month from now on. My birthday is March 21 what a great present.

October

This month consisted of many things. Halloween was a lot of fun. Tyler and I spent the morning painting trying to finish our porch and trim. White is much better then Pink. We then spent time together carving pumpkins. We both did a pretty good job if I must say so myself. Tyler's Skull took a lot longer to carve it was more complicated then mine. I was really excited to carve a wolf because I have always liked them since I was really little.
After the carving stopped the real fun began. Here in town there are several community Haunted Houses. Tyler had never been to a haunted house and I was eager to begin the night.
We went to four different places. Two were scary, one had potential but lacked a little the other one is another story in itself. At first Tyler wasn't scared but then once things started to jump squirm and scream he no longer wanted to be the first one to go around the scary corners. I didn't mind much. Mostly I went first with him behind me except for one place these creepers were chasing us. I got really scared and I just took of running. I did get really scared on several occasions. One Haunted House was very unusual. It was called the House of Hell once they got you in they tried to show different real life situations, murder, drugs, suicide, abortion, and abuse. All of these were acted out during the haunted house. Then when you entered the last room the lights were out they showed a video of Jesus on the cross, and then they prayed for our salvation to help us find Jesus if we were trapped in any of those situations. I must say I had never been so played in my life. Their motives were very deceiving. It was plain weird.
The day Before Halloween

My niece Destiny is in the marching band in High School. It was the last football game, anid we decided to go watch her. I was able to get some friends together from high school. I must say I had a blast. Riquel and I have been almost in separable since we were twelve. Eddie I havn't known as long. Mckay left right before we took the picture. It was great to see my high school buds on the old turf. Also that night we were babysitting for a friend of ours who went out of town for a funeral. I watch kids all the time. That's my job. Bryan wouldn't stop running off every chance he got. Up and down the bleachers, and around the snack bar.
Disney on Ice
My family all went to watch Disney on Ice a couple weeks ago. I loved it. Tyler thought it was ok. The production included; cars, tinker bell, little mermaid, and the lion king. The princess Pre-show was pretty neat also.

Third Place

We took third place on our co-ed softball team. This was our first season together as a team and going into the tournament we were in second to last place. We both had a lot of fun.

Puppy Fights

New House

Ok so here are a few house pictures. The yard is pretty barren right now. When we first got it there were weeds all around the house and in the yard two feet high but thanks to me on the weedeater, liz raking and liz's dad on the bobcat we got it taken care of.

So this is the front of the house. The tree has just been pruned by elizabeth using her brand new pruning sheers. If you look closely near my shadow you can see Reggie and Malfoy trotting along. I had just taught them to come and gave them treats each time they did. After that they wouldn't stop following me. They want to eat all the time.


Here we have our backyard and garage/shed. At the moment it is fenceless.


Here is our family room/dining room/kitchen. Its kind of messy right now with the move and dogs. If you want to play a finding game, here are the items to find in the picture: a bag of puppy pads, a used puppy pad, Jesus, a tool kit, toilet paper and an air freshener.

New House, New Family Members and a trip

Its been a little while since we last updated our blog. We have both been very busy with school, work and the very long and painful process of buying a house. We moved into our house just over a week ago. We haven't taken any pictures of it but we should post some in the next few days. I took a trip to Quebec City, Canada for three days while Liz had the privilege of closing on the house while I was gone and she did a great job. We just adopted two new members of the Nelson Family, this is Reggie and Malfoy. They are weimaraner brothers, 8 weeks old. Its hard to see in the pictures but they have light blue eyes while they are puppies and they later turn to silver.
Here are some pictures from Canada. It was very pretty. I've never been to France but I imagine it looks a lot like this.