Lost

Saturday night I lost my wedding ring. We were going to dinner with Bryson and Alyssa at Chili's. I had taken my ring off and set it on my lap while I put lotion on. I guess I forgot to put it back on and when I got out of the car it fell out in the parking lot. Actually, Bryce dropped us close to the door by the To Go parking, so it was visible for anyone entering or leaving Chili's. Well, it took me about 30 mins to realize it was gone, before we frantically started looking. We notified the manager and he said he had told all the workers. We finally left without it. At 10:30 we called the AF police and reported it lost. At 11:00 we called Chili's and they said someone had called them and said they had found a wedding ring in the parking lot and would bring it in that night. We finally had hope! We slept fitfully, but woke up expecting a call anytime. Well, Sunday passed with no word. We kept checking with Chili's but they hadn't heard anything else. Monday I decided they were keeping it and considered it stolen. I was told by the police I had to wait another day. So, yesterday, Tuesday, I went in, took them a picture and reported it stolen. The only consolation I got from this was the information that it was now on a national database and if it was taken to a pawn shop, they should check with that database and I could get it back. However, if the pawn shop people weren't doing what they should, then no hope. So, here I am Wednesday, still no word, and I am devastated. I guess it is gone and I need to move on, but it sure is hard. I am writing this hoping for some extra prayers. We are praying that whoever has it will have a change of heart and return it!

Broken!

We have horrible bar stools! I hate them. They were really cheap three years ago, and now they are rickety. Well, Libby fell off one Friday night and broke her collar bone! We didn't know it of course until the next day, when she would SCREAM if you picked her up. Think about it, when you pick up a baby you grab them under the arm pits and put pressure with your thumbs on their collar bones. We were hurting her bad! We finally figured it out and took her in. Yep, broken. Poor little baby! The doctor said there isn't anything to do for her. We could get her a splint, but she probably wouldn't keep it on. He was right there, can you imagine????? Anyway, so we just have to keep her medicated with Ibuprofen, and she will be better in about 3 weeks. She has done amazingly well. She actually naturally splints it, by holding her arm to her chest when she runs or does other things. She is still a cute bundle of energy. As my Dad put it, "I am guessing this won't be her last break!" If know Libby you would have to agree! Anyone know any great deals on bar stools?

What a Week!

It has been a busy week around the Owen house! First of all Bryson won the Reflections contest for his category Visual Arts! He is moving on to the next level! It is his first time entering! We are so proud of him!

Here is a picture of the picture he drew with Oil Pastels.
And here is him and his trophy!

Next, I made a wedding cake last week! It was for Bryce's cousin Evan and his wife Ann. I was super stressed about it because I hadn't done the draped fondant before. I think it turned out nice though!

Here is the finished product! The flowers weren't quite what I was expecting, a little overbearing, but still nice.

Here is my part of it!

I had to include this close up, these flowers looked so nice, that was more of what I was expecting for the rest of the cake. But, I wasn't incharge of the flowers, so oh well!

Lastly, Elysabeth just had her first haircut this morning! It wasn't on purpose though! Ty was mad at me for not folding a paper properly for cutting a snowflake. Of course, I was on the phone and distracted, but he was so mad he took the scissors and cut off a lock of Elysabeth's hair, right in front of me! Good thing I was talking to my mom because I screamed and had to hang up! Luckily she has crazy curly hair and I think it will blend it, but here is the picture!

The cut part sticks out funny from just to the left of her flower!
This is what she thinks about the whole thing!
What!!!!!!!

Snow Fun!

We had a fun snow storm last week! The kids had a blast playing in it!

We built a fort, but never got to the second layer! The balls were so heavy, I was too tired! How lame is that?

McKay and Ty's snowman!

Libby could barely walk in her warm suit, but she had fun! She kept falling down face first in the snow, but never cried!

Happy Halloween

We had a fun halloween! We carved pumpkins Monday night, and it was so warm Alyssa was worried they were going to rot by Friday, but they made it!

We had Indiana Jones!

Bryson

A darling witch!

Alyssa

A cute cowboy! (Bryce wore this costume when he was little)

McKay

A scary dragon!!

Ty

A sweet lady bug!
Okay, she is so the last child! We didn't get a picture of just her in her costume! Lame! So here she is with her little cousins! I guess I will throw it on her today and snap one for the scrapbook!

For those who know the family, here are the Sweeney cousins, minus Summer's kids! We are so happy to have Tiffany and her family back for good!
Bryson, Landen, Ty, Abby, McKay, Elysabeth, Alyssa, Ryan, Becca, Makayla, Chloe, Ashlyn, Kiegen

My Baby is in Nursery!

I can't believe this day has come! Elysabeth went to nursery for the first time today! It is 2 weeks early so I stayed with her. She loved it! They played with blocks first which she really loved, until she got bored and started eating them. I know, I am anticipating all the illness that comes with nursery! Next, they had snacks, fruit snacks and goldfish! Yum! It was funny to watch her. One time she looked around and I swear she was thinking, "Where has this place been all my life!!!" She didn't love singing too much, and the lesson was more than she could handle. But, then came coloring time! She even joined the group in eating their crayons, Yum, Yum! Toy time was next, and she headed straight for the dolls! She just sat and played and played! It was darling! With about 30 mins left she just wanted to sit on my lap, but I thought it was great for her first time!

Here is a picture of her picture she colored!

Hopefully next week goes as well, and the next I can even leave!

Fall is here!

Saturday, we decided to get out and enjoy nature! We took the kids up the canyon and went on a hike! It was great! We invited my whole family, but only the Bells and my parents joined us! We hiked from the summit of AF canyon down to a place called Salamander Flats. It was easy, yet beautiful! Here are some pictures! Enjoy!