Boys will be boys.........

Well, yes Max was being a boy! He and his cousin Brock were rough housing and, you guessed it, Max got hurt....he hit the side of the coffee table and few hours later Wa La 7 stitches holding his ear back together!!! OUCH!

I was so proud of him..such a brave little guy. He was soooo afraid of shots, and of course, you don't get stitches without the shot....but after a few HUGE alligator tears, mom and dad by his side...he was stitched up very nicely and good to go....



Dad and Mom did pretty good too....this was the first of probably many trips to have stitches unfortunately....deep breath, it's just begun!!!

Fall Leaves.......

What is more fun than playing in a fresh pile of leaves from the trees.....

I LOVE Thanksgiving!!!!

This is one of my favorite Holiday's....I enjoy Halloween, but I LOVE Thanksgiving! Some of my reasons for loving Thanksgiving.................











































































































































................and so much more! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Well.......He's here!

Meet Shado...our 4 mo Shelty/Pom mix puppy. We are so excited to welcome this little guy into our home. We are somewhat sad though, I think and everybody agrees, that he has been an abused little guy and probably severely. The entire ride home from Stansbury he shivered and acted so scared. We took him outside to play and run with Jack, after a bit of coaxing he did warm up a bit....but, whenever "a human" would go over to him to either pet him, or pick him up, he would suddenly lay down, turn over and cower down...it was so sad to see. After he had been here about 3-4 hrs, he started even barking at the neighbor dog and running all over the back yard...with, might I add, his tail wagging! A beautiful glimmer of hope. He doesn't do stairs though...that needs to change LOL. We then took him to pet smart for a bath, brush and toilnail grinding. The girls said he did very well..little timid during the hair drying, but everything else he enjoyed. He came home just beautiful with a Halloween bow. He didn't much want to do anything after that..just layed around. We decided he could go to his crate to bed...It's a nice soft bed and a warm blankie. He crawled back, curled up and snuggled in for the night....I hope we can help him come out of this horrible "shell" he is living in....I don't know too much about doggie's mental status...I'm hoping whatever damage was done to his little mind won't be lasting, and that we can help him be a sweet happy little guy...we're sure gonna try...........he has already made a place in our hearts, of course.....no dog will ever replace Mockey, but there is a HUGE hole Mockey left behind that I really think Shado can fill. Oh, and his name...story of course....when we got him, I asked what his name was and the gal said..."we just call him shelty" WHAT! What is with these brainless people not even giving this poor little guy a name....anyway...Shelty won't work here....so, we decided to go for Shado....since Mockey was a Shelty Mix (just a different mix) we decided that Shado will be Mockey's shadow...two special little dogs....I know, pretty lame...LOL...but it's the Schroeder way ya know!

In remembrance.......

We will always remember you dear friend....this is just a way for us to honor your sweet memory and the over 17yrs you gave our family....you certainly were man's best friend, companion, helper and comforter. Till we meet again sweet boy......luv you!

Girls Day/Night out!!!!

What a fun day! Kristi and Staci came home...sooooo...Staci,Kristi, Kati and I spent the entire day together!!! (partly a birthday present for Staci) We started at Michaels and got supplies to make this stone to place under the Lilac bush...that is where Mockey used to always sleep outside...Kristi and I made it today and I think it turned out a lot better than I expected....

Then...it was off to Tai Pan Trading....whooo hooo...the girls found some HUGE fruits and Christmas ornaments to pose by.....who decorates with these things anyway!!! LOL



Ok....Staci, put the purses down, slowly walk away.....as you can see, purses are something Staci loves....here she couldn't pick which one to buy...actually, Kati and I bought one too....hahaha

After Tai Pan it was off to Target to buy Halloween shirts to wear to dinner and Thriller....then, we went to Walmart to get our pedicures!!! Sorry I don't have pictures of the shirts or pedicures, just rest assured, they were AWESOME!!! We all got orange toes, and the girls got Halloween decorations painted on their big toes. It was sooo much fun and yes, the Schroeder Nerds were on the town!!! We then went to Biachi's (spelling?) at Gateway....Yummy!!! Then it was to Kingsbury Hall for....da da da daaaa...THRILLER!!! I just love that show. We were 4th row up, on the end with an empty seat by Kati....yes, if you have ever been to Thriller and know that before the show the Zombies walk up and down the isles harassing and scaring everybody....Kati got her share and we laughed so hard! Here is a Zombie that decided to sit next to Kati....I got a picture with my cell phone..not really good, but you get the picture anyway. GREAT SHOW as always! Then, of course the night wasn't finished until we stopped at Baskin Robbins for our favorite Ice Cream. This was one of those priceless day/nights that I will always remember. Thanks girls! Love you!!

Trying to be a better me..................

Have you ever just looked around you, especially recently, and noticed all the tough times, challenges and obstacles invading homes and families? I look around, I see so much pain, sorrow, enduring to the end, service, love, heart ach, illness...etc etc...seems I could go on and on. Believe me, the Schroeder household have had their share as well.....I think about the Family Unit and the Love and Security that should be felt there. I see others struggling with faith, decisions, trust etc and see that as such a way that satan works his "mighty miracles" to destroy these precious families. This is part of enduring to the end, that we must follow our leaders that teach us and guide us....it's just so hard at times. We are so easily discouraged in simple things, that when it comes to the hard things..how do we ever do it. I know we have been given promises..and "guides" to help us receive those promises...these things will help us stay strong especially during hard times and I am committed to try to do better myself. I want my family to succeed and be Eternally together. I want to do the right things to keep us Faithfully obedient to all the Lord's commandments...Attending the Temple...that is so easy for me, why is it soooo hard to find the time! Well, I am going to go more often. Once a month just isn't good enough, it needs to be more often especially right now. I need to feel the Lord close to me and witness again to me that these things are true and good and precious and WORTH IT! My scripture reading....I am sooo bad at that, and it has got to be a priority for me. Prayers, what a hard thing for me to always remember. I'm quick to pray when there is a problem, when I need help, or when others need help (which is actually a lot) but I have been so bad at my own evening personal prayers for quite some time now and that is just not an option anymore .....I guess I have just been plain lazy...I can't allow this anymore. I know it is up to me to make sure I do those things that promise blessings....right now I need those blessings and to feel close to our Savior. My Testimony is strong, but I have been ignoring it and just not doing my part. I love my family, I want the very best for each one....and I want us all to succeed. So...here's my big list.........Personal Prayers, Family Prayers, Personal Scripture Study, Family Scripture Study, Try to attend the Temple twice a month even if it's by myself.....try to give service to someone at least once a month....or whenever the Lord needs me too. I Love my Savior. I am so sorry for being a slacker. I know I have let my "busy" schedule of life take over and put aside those things that are really important....that will change. This sounds like if I do all these things I will be "perfect" lol...not a chance....I will always have something to work on...that's just who I am. If the Lord can forgive me for these past short comings, I promise to do better with my life...to be a better mother, wife, grandma, friend...just a better me.