Favorite Time Of The Year

Fall is here, and although it doesn't hang in the air here like it does back in North Idaho, we are beginning to feel a change in the weather. The summer was hot, but not unbearable. Slowly the temperatures are dropping and the evenings are beginning to get cooler, when I say cooler, I mean it drops to the high 80's, but still feels very nice. The best weather is just ahead of us. It is nice, although we can't play in the snow, to still be able to go to the beach and enjoy beautiful weather and 80 degree water.

With Halloween just around the corner, we look forward to getting loads and loads of candy. This especially makes me happy, as the kids won"t be complaing about freezing as I encourage them to go to keep going in the persuit of acquiring as much candy as humanly possible. I am told that if we don't each finish the evening with a pillowcase full, we were lazy trick or treaters. Im so excited. Fortunately one of my dear friends here is just as much a candy freak as I am, so we are partying with them on Halloween. Although this will be our first holiday season in the South, we are looking forward to it. We are anxious to create some new traditions.

Our Sweet" Laby Bug"

3 Months Old

Brotherly Love

Bella and my Dad with his wild hair.

David, Of course on his phone checking emails and taking care of business.

She is such a smiley little thing. When she smiles her whole face lights up, and consequently so do all of us. What a dear sweet, precious addition to our family she is. We can't wait for Grammy and Papa and the Hydes to meet her in November. .

Sweet Dreams

She is such a sound little sleeper. She is just starting to sleep ALL night.

For about 10-12 hours. Now the mom can catch up on some sleep.

Monday Night Football

Opening Ceremonies at Landshark Stadium Dolphins Vs. Colts Monday Night Football



Flag Ceremony Prior to the Game


Some Play Action (unfortunately we lost but watching Manning was still a treat)





A couple of love birds enjoyng the evening





Going to the game was an unofficial YM's activity, as we were able to get cheap tickets through Joshuas school. In this Picture (Front to Back) Joshua, Jen, Val Pickard, (Bishop)Mike Pickard,
and Diego Difini, YM's President. We were early, so the YM werent there yet.
We had a great time.






Our Young Man, wearing a Dolphins cap.
(By the Way, Josh is the new Deacons Quorum President)



Our night at the football stadium was alot of fun. It was prime time showing for Monday Night Football, so it didn't even get started until 8:30 pm EST. The game was fun, but the best part about the evening was the opening ceremonies and National Anthem. It openend with the flag being displayed (shown above) and the national anthem being sung by a group of 6 people that was absolultely amazing and inspiring. Just as the National Anthem was conculding and the words "Home of the Brave" rang through, 4 fighter jets roared over the stadium just above our heads at a deafening noise. It happened so fast, I didn't have time to take a picture. But it sure was neat. We all got chills, and a few tears were shed. What a wonderful thing it is to be an American. Even our friend Diego, who is Argentinian, made comment that he wishes that patriotism was something more celebrated in his country like it is here in America. We are blessed, and despite it's imperfections, we, here in South Florida, are still very
Proud to Be Americans.