Giving Thanks!

 I always love a good Thanksgiving.... We always have so much to be thankful for. One thing we were thankful for in 2014 was getting this little fireball moved to Boise. She has enriched our lives and we are thrilled she is here!

 So thankful that we decided to stuff our faces with fattening food.

 And have classy time with a big bottle of ketchup. But I digress, I couldn't be more thankful for this little boy. This little boy who gets mad when I don't wake him up at 5:30 a.m. every morning so we can have Mommy/Aidan time...

 And thankful my DAWGS won. Being the lone Kearney-Dawg is hard. Just kidding, no it's not! It's not hard always winning, suckers!

 And this little guy at least roots for the Seahawks... While I nerd out in the background typing reports.

 After three days of gluttony, we had to get some exercise. Don't worry, it was short lived and we came right back and started eating again....

Good-byes are hard. These poses were held for a really, really long time. I could not be more thankful for these people, who always make long, often snowy treks to visit, love and have so much fun. 

Does this mean I have to cook??

 I love the 90's just as much as the next girl... However, what was with the navy blue and maroon montage? And why, oh why, did they use shiny tiles? Questions I'll never get answers to, so what to do? Rip it out.

 Ryan wasn't ready for a kitchen remodel. So I casually mentioned that I was meeting with a contractor to get a bid.

 And walah! We have a new kitchen. Thank God Mr. Kearney got on board. As aforementioned, he's the "detail oriented" one. I'm the "ideas" gal. God, we are a good pair!

 Only two quick weeks of this....

 And final product! We couldn't be happier with the result!

 Because I like to have things out of order... Before shot.

 Buh-barf blonde.

 Favorite part of remodel was the coloring we did before everything got ripped out. This counter was COVERED by the end. Mom and Dad even got in on the fun!

Fall Flings!

 A lot of soccer was played, but not a lot of pictures were taken... Partially due to a phone/camera that was of the rotary era and partially because I'm lazy.

 But I did snap these photos of our "all star" playing in the end of the season all star game. See, I wasn't loosely tossing that "all star" term around.

 Aidan had an incredible season. The boy has wheels! And footwork! And a really cute smile! (ok, I'm off track now)

 And he had the COOLEST coach... (Ryan). My kids are so lucky....

 Check out this end of the year prize! How cool are these photos? We are beyond lucky to have a super-star photographer mom on our team....

 And for halloween, more soccer! Morgan was a zombie soccer player and Aidan was Leo Messi. Pre-trick or treating at Grandma Dolly's condo!

 I'm certain none of us were expecting THIS on the other side of the door!

 I told you Boise got more exciting when this little lady moved to town!

 After grandma's, we headed to the neighborhood celebration.

The amount of candy collected was insane. And now so is my waistline. Thanks a lot!

 But I somewhat maintained good Halloween behavior since I had a half marathon to hobble in the next day. And since training was minimal (or non-existant), I figured I'd better at least go to bed early. 

"Caution: Runners Ahead" made me giggle on the course. Be cautious around runners, we are a fierce-some crew.

 I finished in one piece. 7th place in my old lady bracket. Getting older has it's privileges.

 This is what a lack of training, too much sugar, FREEZING cold temps and too many hills looks like at mile 11. Not pretty folks, not pretty at all.

 Ben Towne Foundation Boise Chapter held it's first annual BIG event, "An Evening with Ben Towne Foundation." And what an event it was... It was a beautiful evening and so thrilling to see the movement grow and Boise's support! Even Grandma Dolly came along for the fun.

The Kearneys!

The weather up here...

 It's rare, but I have been known to grumble... Why do we live up such a loonnnnggggg hill?

 But after every grumbling, I somehow go out our front door to this view.

 Seriously, Idaho? Can you get any prettier? And suddenly a mile trek upwards isn't such an inconvenience after all!

And in other news at the top of the hill... Kitchen remodel is underway!!! HOORAY!

Blast from the Past....

 Ryan has been putting together videos for his family, chroniciling their adventures. Some gems have been revealed! Bridal shower fun with Deborah and Beth. Future brides out there, take my note of caution. Don't get married when you are a poor graduate student, otherwise you will end up with wicked dark roots at your bridal shower.

 Yes, this picture was taken at our engagement party. Cross-dressing in-laws? Um, yes please!

 And I still married him!

 Jim and the ladies! I mean, the three ladies!

 Look at that baby-faced groom. What have I done to him?? Ha, I'm kidding, he's aging okay.

 "Bun in the oven" was not really accurate at this point in my pregnancy with Morgan. I wore this shirt to tell Ryan's parents that I was pregnant at a mere 6-ish weeks. At forty weeks (pictured here), it would been more accurate to say something like, "Entire Bakery in My Belly."

 And we are back to engagement (pics out of order). I miss that dress. Square dancing attire at it's finest.

 Ever wonder why Jim has a slight limp? WHOA doggy! Skiing is dangerous....

 Look at that little Ryan, so stinking cute.

 I love this picture of this fabulous foursome. It's frightening how our family matches this foursome in some ways!

Mema and Papa with four of their five grandies. Look at those babies!!!!!

Last Camping Trip of 2014!

 Despite being plagued by less than ideal camping weather this summer, we ventured out for a little October camping trip to the Frank Church wilderness.

 And are we glad we did!!! Gorgeous.

 The weather couldn't have been better and the views couldn't have been more beautiful.

 I mean, look at this view of this mountain man? With a red solo cup. IDAHO!

 And this girl was not ever off this hog. Except for when the adults were on it. If you want a giggle, watch grown men on this. It's straight out of "Dumb and Dumber."

 Even the young boys embraced mountain man living.

 And everyone enjoyed this sucker!

 

Apparently I liked the views more than the people, I'm kidding! 

 Daddy and his campers!

 Hunger Games meets boy in small t-shirt and elderly Golden Retriever.

 Ahh, the classic rear view mirror shot.

 On the way home, we stopped at some hot springs. I'd like to think that Ryan was feeling adventurous, but I fear the smell of four unshowered people prompted this stop and resulting soak.

View of the soakers down below. Oh Idaho, you have outdone yourself this time!