WS Game 1

OK, so game 1 sucked. I couldn't even watch most of it. But I still have a few points to make (or hopefulness to express, however you want to look at it : )).

1. I really think we were just letting the Sox get all the runs out of their bats. Might as well let them exhaust their offense while Josh Beckett is on the mound, right?
2. The layoff. Though I have been cursing the commentators on ESPN (And everywhere else) for talking about it non-stop, it's not normal in baseball to have more than a day off at a time, the exception being All-Star Break, which is still only 3 days for the players. That being said, the break didn't need to be that long. The days off without travel were ridiculous. And I'm sick of everyone making it sound like the Rockies did it to themselves. What did you want them to do? Throw a game and risk a comeback??? Anyway, the point is, the guys probably did have some rust to shake off. And while it might keep showing up in the starting pitching, I think they did that.
3. I'm not sure having Eric Byrnes back on our side is helping any. He dissed us while they were here, and we swept the DBacks. Now he's singing the Rockies' praises and then we get totally routed like that. I think he should go back to underestimating our team.

So, it can't get much worse, right? Even if they lose tonight, they come home for 3 games. And by the way, I hope there will be a lot of security for the Fox people, because their desk is pretty close to the command center, and I would love to slap that woman for saying the 20-1 run was "lucky". They've had enough time at this point to do some research and be informed about the Rockies. Ignorant National Media.

Sisters

All of the girls but Denise (she's back in Utah but will be home this weekend for the World Series) at Mom and Dad's this past Sunday evening. I was a little sunburned from Mitchell's football game. Also, speaking of siblings, in case anyone doesn't know, Steven will be coming home a little early (To start school) from his mission. On January 3rd.

Fall 2007

Some pics from a "photoshoot" we did the other day. Shauna took some great ones last year right outside of our building so I asked her to do it again. I love them and you can tell he had fun! And we got it in just in time (last Saturday) because that night it snowed and now all of those pretty leaves are sopping wet! Not nearly as fun and crunchy. Christopher does love to stomp in the snow too, though. It's all a win-win for him.

Snow

It's snowing today. We woke up to a couple of inches and plenty still falling from the sky. I had gotten up and showered early to try to make my cousin Carol's ward to see her son's in their Primary Program. But after I looked outside, I decided not to go.

I'm not sure why I'm so anxious about driving in snow. I've never had a problem. At least, not an accident. Maybe it's only since I've become a mother. Joel has had a couple of incidents, but no one has been hurt, it has just cost a lot of money. Perhaps I'm scared that it's just a matter of time. The more we drive in it, the more the odds seem to go up. Or maybe I'm just sick of spending money to fix things caused by snow and ice that melts the next time the sun appears. I realized this week, when the talk of snow began on the news, how much it actually terrified me. I talked to Joel about it a little bit. Mostly just reenforcing the tentative decision we've made to move back to Florida within the next couple of years or so. One day, if we ever have enough money, I'd love to be one of those Snowbirds who live in Florida during the winter and here in the summer. I do love it here, and I know I'll have a really hard time moving away from my family again, but somehow it doesn't seem worth trapping myself in my home out of fear. Even the couple of times a year that actually happens.

So, now it looks like the weather will be very interesting for the World Series games we will host. I still say we should put a dome on Coors Field.

Jaime and C at the NLDS Rockies game in the Stands

Shauna and Mitchell during Homecoming week. Aren't they cute????


C reading with Papa. I think it's the scriptures....

Summer Pictures

Audrey and Christopher when Becky and Audrey came to visit.....and with Aunt Denise






Christopher is just in Awe of Goofy......


This is hilarious because Christopher and Joseph and Lily were all pretending to be part of The Kelly Clarkson video "Never Again" (more brainwashing from Shauna)

C with Pooh and Friends at Downtown Disney

Picture from NLDS game

This is my whole family at the final NLDS game. Denise really came out just for Baseball (and maybe some of Mom's cooking for her birthday! : )) My uncle Rob was there too, but he wouldn't stand close enough to be in the picture. Do I look bloated to anyone else?? Please tell me it's just because I'm standing next to super-skinny Jaime. Any reassurance on that would be greatly appreciated : )

Going to the World Series!!!

This past month has been crazy in just about every way possible for us. We thought we were going to have to move, and now that's on the backburner. Christopher is more active, curious, independant yet clingy, and is growing faster than ever. Joel and I have hashed out a tentative five-year plan that includes Joel going back to school and possibly moving out of state. And then, of course, there's been the Rockies. Work has been CRAZY. And while I'm really excited about Rocktober, it hasn't exactly been fun at work. So anyway, breaking it all down.........

We thought we were pretty much at the end of our rope with trying to buy our home. We tried working with several mortgage brokers and it just didn't seem like we could do it by our May deadline, so we had pretty much decided to get it ready to sell and move, but our property owners think they may be able to carry it longer, so were going to hang in and try to see what happens as we get closer. I do love this place and with our new plan for the future, building any kind of equity is good, and we already have a vested interest here, so here's hoping it works out : )

Christopher has gone from being my baby (which I can't seem to stop calling him), to a toddler, and is rapidly moving towards full-fledged boy. It's crazy. Part of me wants him to stay little and mourns not having a baby around, but mostly I am fascinated at how fast he learns and grows. They just catch on to things you'd never think would appeal to them and he surprises me every day! Our schedule is kind of crazy right now, but most days we hang out together playing baseball, watching Disney movies, and frequenting the childrens section of Barnes and Noble. He recently got into trains there and we bought him his first set. Joel was playing with it more than C, but it's evening out now : )

So, whilst we were trying so hard to buy the house, figure out our credit and everything, Joel and I realized we didn't exactly know what we really wanted to have happen for the next few years, so we finally came to the realization that we should at least have some goals to work towards. Joel is not sure he wants to be in banking long-term, which I knew, but I never really heard anything come out that he really wanted to do. I just know he's good with numbers and people and loves interaction. So, for now, we decided we may as well take advantage of the program his company offers to pay for school. We're hoping to get him enrolled in a Business program as soon as possible (ie after the Rox are done : )) and get a degree under his belt. Right now we're thinking we'll end up back at Disney in some form, but nothing is certain, of course.

And then of course, there's the Rockies. The ride they are on is incredible and I don't really know if any of us understand the magnitude of it yet. It's almost like they can't lose. I think they could sleepwalk through the games and somehow we would win them (sorry for the "we", it's just how I am). The actual work part has been pretty stressful though. The Wild Card Tiebreaker was the worst. Everyone was just scrambling. I just don't think anyone thought we would really win all of those games to get there at the end of the season! I got chastised a bit for leaving the command center to go to the bathroom that night! It also took 5+ hours and 13 innings to win that game (which, for the record, never should have gone into extra innings. The home run call was bad, we totally had it), and it was very tense. But the feeling at the end was amazing and I just love to watch the players every time they realize they've taken another big step. I am, however, a bit annoyed with some of the fans. Stupid drunk people get really old after a few of these kinds of games. Last night there were near-riots, people throwing things on the TBS set (Cal Ripken, by the way, is awesome. He signed autographs just about every free minute and wasn't fazed by getting rally towels thrown on him. Frank Thomas too), jumping on the field, climbing into the dugout.......I am not sure why these things are exciting to people. I'm thrilled for the organization to be going to the World Series, but am honestly dreading the sure-to-be-increased craziness that will come with it. I guess now I know why we have twice the normal cops, plus lots of extra precautions and personnel for these games.

So, until next time......