The labor part of Labor Day.

After the fun camping part, we did the tough get ready for winter part. I can't wait to cozy up next to the fireplace and roast my toesies! Now just to get the fireplace...

Labor Day Camping

Shane spent time gold panning with Cal and Uncle Bert. And of course no luck left for gold...look at his wife!

Must be lots of work riding around on Dad.

Yes that is my child, yes it's a worm, yes I was a good mom. Yes I did get a little hysterical when she wasn't looking.

Fishing turns out to be more 'playing with worms and sticks' with a three year old.

The most beautiful dirty face in the world.

Resolution Accomplished!

I accomplished a goal this year. I started running. I did a the Tommy Vaughn 5K, the Bone and Back 5 mile-40 mile relay, and my favorite... The Triathamom! I learned a lot this year. Running in wet shorts is a little tricky.  Down hill is harder than up. Breathing above the water level is the preferred method. Go to the bathroom before you go.  I made some amazing and lifelong friends too. It's crazy that after you have completely burned any sense of sanity and honestly could hurl on someone at any moment, that is where the best memories and friends are found... You know a few days later after you realize you aren't dead!

Bryn is my girl, and Tuesday August 27, 2013 she turned three! So we spent the day doing exactly whatever she wanted. Because that's what a birthday should be.

Just when you are exhausted and to tired to feel... Anything, our Heavenly Father does something nice just for you, to remind you that you are worth all that work of cloud and ray arranging. I know I was the only person to see the sunset like that because if you drive another ten feet you miss it! 

Somebody is THREE!!

Happy birthday Girl. You have grown up so much this year. I am so proud of you and the beautiful girl you are. You are such a protective big sister, you are learning to share and to be grateful. You have the amazing ability to laugh and sing anywhere any time, and I hope you always do that. I love your imagination, and that you know you are a rockstar-superhero-princess! I believe you when you tell me that you can do anything! I hope you always have that optimistic view on this world. I love you like crazy girl! Happy Birthday!

Oh man, that's the cutest boy I've ever seen! You're cute too Uncle Bert;)

Landon, I know your in love. I'm just not sure if its with Aunna for sharing Nutella muddy buddies with you, or just food in general.