Daddy/Daughter Pinewood Derby!

Isn't a Daddy/Daughter Pindwood Derby a great idea?!?!! Although, they had only 10 days notice, Mandi and Lou created the FuNnESt car!!! They had a lot of fun working together. It was quite the different experience watching this car come together then with the boys!:) The boys were all about having the FASTEST car.....Mandi, well the car speaks for itself! Pink, girly, and now a decoration for her room! (it actually turned out to be pretty fast too!) I am REALLY glad it was a daddy/daughter and not a Mommy/daughter derby! :) These two creative minds made a great team!

The Legend of Grandpa and the Bull

If you are a Buhrley, one story may come to your mind when you see these pictures! A story of how our cherished Grandpa "Lou" Buhrley wrestled with a bull ........and won! I am pretty sure I heard this story from Lou when we were dating even before he told me the names of his siblings! He loves his grandpa so much, as do we all.

So, last Sunday Lou and his primary class of llyr. old boys were in charge of Sharing Time. My husband Lou is now a legend in our ward along with his grandpa Lou! We, as a Primary Presidency sometimes worry when a man is in charge of the Sharing Time, (sorry men!) but there was no need to worry here.

Lou drew, yes DREW, this bull! He then had the kids on the edge of their seats listening to this incredible, and true story! It was so much fun to watch! His boys read from the scriptures ways we can have a "link" of protection from the "bulls" in our lives. He made a nose ring for the bull and each scripture example was a link that was then attached to the bull's nose ring. Lou is such a good teacher, I just sat back in awe. I don't think any of the kids,(or adults) will ever forget that lesson.

It's my turn for ST next week! I will be asking my husband for help!!:)

It was very special to see such a treasured family story teach such a valuable lesson.

Halloween!

This year we had two Princesses, one Prince, and one "Scary" guy! Mandi hasn't wanted to be a princess since she was four! She finally left the witch and zombie football days behind and came back to her senses! Mitch has wanted to be something with BLOOD since he was four, and I finally gave in!?!?! We had a great time and the weather couldn't have been better. Of course, the highlight of the night for Lou, Mac, and I........going through the bags and making sure there isn't anything "poisonous"!:)

Backyard Fun!

Our family pretty much lives outside! Which is just another reason I love living in Boise. Although we get four seasons, with our (usually:)) mild winters you can find my kids playing outside all year long. Of course, my kids will also wear shorts all year long......so we may not be the norm! Our "backyard fun" always gets a little more exciting when there is some competition. I know, hard to believe, the buhrley kids competitive??!?:)

Fall Fun

So. it's been a while.......a LONG while! I have a lot of catching up to do! My neice Emily has put me to shame by starting her own blog! (I am sure I will be calling her for help. )Here is my first attemp on my own.:) I'll start with our "first day of school" pic's and go from there, I'm crossing my fingers........Justin and Gracie start pre-school together!

My little "actors" showing their "SCARED to go to school" face!

Mitch 3rd grade!

Mandi 6th grade and middle school!

Mac 9th grade/High School freshman!

Ordinary Day....

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. "

- MaryJean Iron

Boston Marathon

Here I am with my running partners at the finish line, pre-race!
DaNel, Kristi, Me and Lori - My running sisters!

Pictures taken at mile 18!!!

Being able to run the Boston Marathon was a dream come true! Something I have always wanted to do and it definitely lived up to the hype! It was what I imagined and so much more! The process of taking it to the next level to reach this goal was so worth it! Because I had to run the race slow due to an injury, I didn't feel any of the normal marathon anxieties. I was able to just enjoy the thousands of people calling my name and cheering the entire 26.2 miles! I took in the full Boston experience which included the womens olympic trials the day before! It was an amazing experience I am so grateful I was able to have and especially to share with Lou. This will be a trip we will always remember.

Yes, and all the more sweet that I didn't qualify overnight:)