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I've been tagged

Kevin is in Colorado so I guess I will respond to the tag. We don't have six contacts. What's our problem? So I tag the whole Morrison gang. We need to add some contacts. We are seriously lame!
Here goes......
1. I am obsessed with walking. I wear my pedometer everyday. It's a sickness I know. I too am an all or nothing personality. I can't do anything halfway or I just won't do it. I am trying to work on that though. Anyway, last Christmas KaeLynn got a pedometer for Christmas and was telling me how great it worked to motivate. Well, because of some horrible back issues I had not been exercising at all and feeling more and more horrible everyday. So I thought, what the heck. I hurt whether I am exercising or not. So I took the leap. It's amazing. I feel so great. My back is so much better. Still hurts, but I couldn't even roll over in bed without waking up in pain. And the bonus was that I lost weight. I can't believe how well this has worked for me. I know for some it hasn't worked as well. I think you have to be OCD to really be successful with the pedometer. And I am the Queen of OCD.
2. I love Christmas. I have 4 full size Christmas trees that I put up in my house. Kevin thinks I'm insane. Where on earth would he ever get an idea like that? I have one in the front living room, one in the main family room, one in the downstairs family room and one in......yes, the bedroom. It's very romantic. We start listening to Christmas Music and watching Christmas Shows on Nov. 1st. I Christmas Shop all year. The day after Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. Yes, I am one of those freaks that get up at 4:00 a.m. and love every minute of it. I do the 24 days of Christmas for my kids(just little things like candy or a pencil or something like that) And I do the 12 days of Christmas for Kevin. We've been together for almost 17 Christmases and have done it since the beginning. There is an original poem for everyday that goes with a gift. So I have written 192 poems for Kevin since we have been married. I love it. He is the most amazing person.
Thank heavens that Kevin is almost as big of a Christmas freak as I am. It would be very sad to not be able to share the excitement. Kevin still can't sleep on Christmas Eve. We get up at 5:00 am. (Growing up, my family got up at 3:00am.) We are very lucky that both of our parents love the holidays so much. Christmas Eve is our favorite time. We have a big dinner and then we do the Nativity with handmade puppets that Deb made for me a few years ago. They are a treasure. There is a script from the scriptures along with songs. What a beautiful time. Then of course there are the new pajamas that the kids act surprised about. Heavy sigh! I love Christmas.
3. I love shooting action Photography. I love most all photography, but I love doing the action stuff. My favorite is football. I have started shooting some for the Times News and the South Idaho Press. I shoot all of Oakley's football games. What a riot. I am still learning alot. I've been doing this for 4 years and still feel like I will never get completely comfortable with my knowledge. But I do love it. I started doing the football last year. I owe Craig alot for all the help and patience he has shown me.
4. I'm scared to death of Dogs, Bees(hornets,wasps etc.), and spiders.
5. I am a professional shopper. It is also a sickness. You thought I was joking about the OCD.
I know how much everything costs, who has the lowest price. I never pay full price for anything. It's pretty sad that something I am so good at does not promote world peace or something substantial. I guess we can't all be Al Gore. And yes, that was said with a heaping dose of sarcasm.
6. Lately, I have really been into the family preparedness issue. I'm not in panic mode, just motivated. We have along way to go, but it feels so good to look at the shelves and see them slowly filling up. Which is also tough, because remember... I am one of those all or nothing kind of people. Have a great day!

Conference Champions

Oakley played Hagerman last night in the game of the week. Both were undefeated, and the game was for the conference championship. Oakley mercy ruled them early in the 4th quarter, winning 54-8. This is the fifth straight game they have mercy ruled, and the first time they were scored on in 4 games. The game was played in a solid down pour of rain through out the evening. It was a fun game to watch, if you are into wet and cold (craig would have loved it). They now will host the first playoff game on November 2. GO HORNETS!!

This is Kylee at Friday night's half-time performance. Yes, she is sticking out her tongue. Very cute military number to a Looney Tunes arrangement. It's been so much fun to watch her enjoy her drill team experience so much. She has been helping with some of the choreography for there competition numbers this year. And she was selected for their small dance competition number again which is quite an honor. She has fantastic coaches who really treat her great. We are very lucky!

Delphie withdrawl

We've been puppysitting for my sister Lucille this weekend. Thatcher is his name and he looks just like Delphie. It's breaking my heart to see Walker with him. This afternoon he spent hours just laying out in the grass with him. It's been a treat for us to have Thatcher stay with us. The kids have had a blast with him. It will be sad to send him home.

Well, we attempted a family picture today. Why is it that the photographer can only get a family picture done every three or four years? Well, we didn't quite get the family picture but here are the kids. See how great they look? If you could only have an audio feed in for the two hours prior to this picture being taken as well as while it was being taken. You would have a whole new impression and appreciation of this picture. Calgon! Take me away!

Kelby

Kelby showing her team spirit. She is also playing Volleyball again this year and has done a great job. She gets up at 5:15 every morning for practice. Kelby also just got new contacts. If you look close you might be able to see them.

Oakley Homecoming

The traditional homecoming activities in Oakley..........parade, burning of the dummy, and the football game. Oakley finally took revenge on Raft River, beating them for the first time in many years. Oakley is now undefeated and looking unbeatable. Go hornets!!!

Powder Puff

Kylee, thinking she is the next John Beck.

New pics of Whit and Walker

FHE at the care center

We were assigned to do a Family Home Evening at Parkview. It was a good experience for all.

Going to Mom & Dad's Mission to pick them up

This was Mom and Dad's last day at camp. We went and picked them up and made a day out of it. Everybody had a good time.

Chasing Fires

The First Sunday in September our South Hills caught on fire from a lightning strike. We decided to go pick up mom and dad and go for a sunday stroll and get a closer look. We ended up getting closer than we intended.