James' birthday and out of town Visitors

James celebrated his 33rd birthday November 8th. His brother Dave and his roommate Jason came over and we had a delicious homemade dinner and mint chocolate chip ice cream cake for dessert! On Sunday we went to Nascar and he got to have another little party and cake! He got a new charcoal grill (which he has made some delicious ribs) and grill accessories along with a few other things!
A week later James' parents came and visit for a week! We had some good food, went out to dinner quite a few times, and then spent time at the hotel they were staying at to use thier hot tub!!!

Happy Halloween!

Last night we carved pumpkins James bought at the pumpkin farm. While one took 2 1/2 hours to clean and carve the other one took 20-30 minutes. Both look awesome in front of the house for all the trick-0r-treaters! Enjoy (and guess who did which one?!?!)

Weekend in Tucson

James and I made the trip down to Tucson 2 weeks ago to go to a fundraiser dinner where there was a professional pizza maker and thrower. There was such good food to eat. Below I posted a video of the pizza guy at one of his shows in Vegas. For those who are coming to Zack's confirmation you will get to eat pizza and watch the guy toss some dough!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy86Y87ANhs

vacation pics

Mt. Rushmore

On top of Harney Peak....7 miles round trip!

Harney Peak

Donkeys wanting more food!

Photo op on Needles Highway

Dinner at State Game Lodge. Had my first elk chops! Yum!

Buffalo in our way on the Game Loop Trail

Up close and personal with the Buffalo

Mt. Rushmore

James' parents, Bob & Linda in front of Mt. Rushmore

More Black Hills trip pictures!

Sylvan Lake...what I got to wake up to every morning!

Breathtaking views!

Nightly sunset!

Early morning catch!

waiting for the train!

Sylvan Lake

Deer on the side of the road!

On the trip we were able to go to Deadwood, ride the 1880 train, visit Mt. Rushmore, go to Hill City taffy shop, eat at the Game Lodge 3 times (yum!!!), drive the Game Loop trail twice, fish almost every morning and night, hike Harney Peak, and many others! Here are more pictures for your enjoyment!

Trip to South Dakota... the Black Hills, Custer State Parl

The first night in Deadwood....after 18 hours straight in a car and setting up camp. We look pretty good and not too tired!

On the 1880 Train from Hill City to Keystone and back!

The infamous "Wild Bill"

At Kevin Costner's Midnight Star Saloon.."Jake's Restaurant!" with James' parents Bob and Linda

One of the fish James caught!

In August James and I went to the Balck Hills in South Dakota for a camping vacation and for me to meet his parents! It was an awesome trip to say the least with tons of site seeing adventures and being able to camp out in the 40 degree weather for a week! I am now officially an "outdoor woman"... braving the cold nights and even cleaning fish! I will share some of the pics from our trip.

another train shot

At Mt. Rushmore

feeding the wild donkeys

trying to get back into the car before we get attacked!