Operation Giving

I love being a part of things that are BIG and that make a difference in this life time. I want my kids to understand how important it is to give of ourselves as well...whether it be serving others or giving to others. Logan's Awana group is doing the program "Operation Christmas Child." Each family is sent home with a shoe box to fill with toys, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, etc. Logan was so excited to fill his up this morning! I hope you all can get in on the giving....whether its through "Operation Christmas Child," or something else. We are such blessed people to not pass it on to others.

A Passion of Mine

My Passion is...............Youth. Does that sound weird?? It may to you but I have ALWAYS loved young people. I went to Frontier School of the Bible and got my associates degree in Youth Ministry...not because I couldn't decided what I wanted to major in, but because frankly...I desire so much for Young people to come to Jesus Christ!! I am natural around these young adults, possibly because I am as immature as them, but more then that....I feel God has called me to work with them. To encourage them and get into their lives. Not as a parent, not as a teacher, but as a friend and youth leader. The first time I discovered this passion, was when I was 18 years old and my dad asked me to counsel at our Church Camp for a week. Now, granted, I also found out what an impatient person that I was that week, but these young people struck a cord in my heart....that I know God has given me.
I had one term left at FSB when I met my Husband Jason. The summer I started dating him, I was originally going to work at a Crisis Pregnancy Center, in Logan Utah. I was going to focus on these young teen moms that summer. God totally shut that door...I know now, because he had his hand in my meeting my man that summer. . Long story short....God has taken me on a long journey back to Youth ministry...Marriage and two beautiful babies....but watch out world....I am back...and I am ready for a HARDCORE wonderful year working with PCBC Youth Group and Awana.

My Perfect Day

Such an amazing time we had!!
The Lead singer from Rascal Flatts!
Enjoying the concert with my main squeeze.
Peyton wasn't thrilled about the costume but Logan was in heaven

It doesn't happen enough. Those days that everything goes so perfectly, EVERY little detail works out so good, every moment is amazing. Yesterday was that day for me. It started out with my lil ones sleeping so well until 8:30 am. They woke up super happy. We ate our breakfast and then headed off to swim class. Both kids were able to swim due to Logan's class being canceled because no other kids signed up. So, we joined mommy and me class on Friday morning. Logan brought his Black Spiderman suit, so that he could show his swim teacher after class. We got to class and Logie jumped in. SOOO excited that teacher Donna had a pumpkin in the water that day. He thought that was so cool. We then went and clean one of my weekly houses. Jason had to work longer that day, so both kids were with me the whole time. They were both ANGELS!!! Logan was such a good helper with playing with Peyton and Peyton was just a doll for me the whole time!
We then headed off to Grandma's work to walk around and get candy. Grandma LOVES having her Grandkids come visit her on Halloween and she enjoys showing them off to her co-workers;) Logan has so much fun!
Then the highlight of my day came. Jason and I dropped the kids off at Grandma's house and we headed off to our Darius Rucker/Rascal Flatts Concert. We headed to a few stores before hand, and I was able to use an amazing coupon, THANKS TO OPRAH, on a new pair of shoes, purse, and a few other items. All 1/2 off! I love getting a good deal and getting things that I just love so much!!
We got in our car, I put my new shoes on and then we parked a little ways away from the Rose Garden so we could save money on parking. It ended up being 1/2 a mile away...which was fine. I am always up for walking, but my shoes were not broken in at all yet, so I got a nice little blister....but not even that could ruin my perfect day!:):)
During the concert, I cuddled my honey...sang at the top of my lungs.....Danced like crazy....and just had the time of my life. I so enjoyed my husband and the lack of little ones tugging at my jeans. I love being a mom and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, but it was such an amazing break.....just being Krista.:) Jason and I both are going to try and get away together more often. How awesome it is for a marriage to just "get away" from it all!

Just a Cute lil Preview

Peyton was practicing dressing up the other day. This isn't her costume but she is soooo stinkin' cute that I had to share these pics. I think she is going to LOVE dressing up, just like her precious older brother always has.

Ever Wonder about the Kid that Wonders about everything?

Wonder what my title means? It's the line Logan says every morning while watching one of his favorite cartoons.
We have this morning tradition. Every morning around 8:30, Logan comes into our room and climbs in our bed and watchs cartoons for a little while. I have become SUPER picky with a LOT of things these last few months. Things my family eats, how much exercise we all get, and how much tv we watch. One of my BIGGEST changes is what Logan watches in the morning. I only let him watch PBS kids, other then saturday mornings of course. YES mom, I have become you!:) (that was pretty much all we could watch in the mornings when we were little too.) I love that station. Logan has learned so much! His favorite's are "Sid the Science Kid", "Curious George", "Clifford the big Red Dog", and "Sesame Street". Infact, Peyton has fallin' in love with Sesame Street, too. I got this cute picture of them Friday morning, cuddling, watching Elmo! I thought it was so precious. Logan told me that morning, "Mom...the letter of the day is Number 10." LOL. I know he has lots to learn but at least he is slowing figuring it out. I am so thankful for PBS kids!:)

Leafing our mark

This is probably my most favorite part of this time of year. Taking my kids pictures in the BEAUTIFUL LEAVES!!! And they love it too because they get to run around in the leaves and get all dirty. You just could ask for a better back ground.....and not to mention cute kids.

Our little Cheerleader and Our Little Fish

We Cheered on our FAVORITE football team to a 6-0 Victory tonight! YEA BRONCSO!! Peyton was our little Cheerleader. We need to get her some pom poms. We decided when I go back to Colorado for Thanksgiving, that I need to hit the local walmart and get my family some new Broncos shirts. Poor Logan had to wear around my Broncos shirt that had little diamonds on it:) Both my kids love it when mommy is watching Football. I jump up and down, and cheer and clap. They get into it with me, though I probably embarrass the snot out of Jason:) Good thing we were at home, though if I was at my dad's, at least I would have him there cheering and screaming with me!

Logan had his VERY first swim lesson today. He did so well. She was very impressed that he just turned four and has no fear of putting his head under the water. I am excited to watch him improve every week. He was so sad when his class was over. He would have stayed in there all day.