About 8 months ago our miniature poodle, Huey, disappeared. We were living out in the boonies with some large birds of prey, and some other wild animals that think small dogs make a perfect snack. So, we assume that he got eaten. Kaylynn still asks about him once in a while, so the other day, she had this conversation with Rob.
Kaylynn: Is Huey dead?
Rob: Yeah, I think he’s probably dead.
Kaylynn: Why?
Rob: I think some animal probably got him.
Kaylynn: No, the aliens got him, they have lasers.
1. Air Mattresses
2. Green Tea
3. Tooth Brushes
4. What Jesus sacrificed for me
5. November
6. My brothers are all safe and sound state side.
7. The book of Numbers
8. Jillian
9. Dayvid
10. C25K
1. Trash service that comes to our house
2. We’re getting a washer and dryer
3. Beds for the kids
4. The way Gallup smells at night in the winter
5. Thanksgiving
6. Phones that we don’t have to pay long distance on
7. Wireless internet
8. A car
9. My wedding rings
10. David Crowder Band
1. Cheery people
2. Managing to lose two pounds last week
3. My kids are all healthy
4. All FOUR of my grandparents are still alive, and still married (what a legacy)
5. Shoes that make the clacker sound she talks about in “The Devil Wears Prada”
6. Airplanes
7. The new playground at the kids’ school
8. My nieces and nephew, I miss them so much!
9. My Precepts Bible study, and all the ladies in it
10. Being able to run
It’s been awhile, but here I am again!
1. The time change
2. Kaylynn’s constant singing.
3. My kids are all well
4. My baby girl plays peek.a.boo
5. Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
6. We’re going to Denver for Thanksgiving
7. A house to live in
8. Heat and electricity.
9. My husband!
10. This blog
Today I am thankful for:
1. Snow
2. Sunshine
3. Pumpkins
4. Warm fuzzy blankies
5. Daisies
6. Weddings
7. Babies
8. Puppies
9. Tennis shoes
10. Grass
About two years ago my Mother In Law encouraged me to write down ten things that I’m thankful for every morning, to get the day started right. I did it for awhile, and then for some reason I quit. I’m starting again this morning, at least ten things that I’m thankful for every morning. You should join me!
1: My family
2. An amazing Bible study
3. The video that gave me the giggles this morning
4. Our friends out here
5. Our friends back in CO
6. Food
7. A Car
8. Electricity
9. Facebook (does this mean I’m addicted????)
10. That I can just get my GED since I’m having a heckuva time getting my transcripts from my high school
I feel better already 
I’m working on getting into the college here for spring semester, and the kids are absolutely fascinated at the thought of Rob or I going to school. So yesterday morning out of nowhere, Aidan says this:
“Dad, when you get out of school what will your new job be?”
Rob: “I don’t know”
Aidan: “I hope it’s ballet!”
Jillian said her first word about six weeks ago. Dad. It actually sounds more like dadad. But, she definitely means she wants her dad when she says it.
Tonight, I discovered one, maybe two more. She says YEAY very clearly, and tries to clap, but the poor kid isn’t quite coordinated enough to get her hands together yet. Usually she claps her feet together, or claps her hand on her thigh. And, I think she might be saying mom, but I’m not totally sure on that one yet.
I love first words!
http://www.mountainrailwayblog.com/ She’s an amazing blogger, and her kids are to. die. for. Hope you have a good time over there!
