Young Women in Excellence....2007

Our theme for this YW program was "Pageant of Values." Way fun. Everyone was a winner..a 17 way tie. We have the best bunch of girls.

Crafty is finally complete.....

Ok, well things have been crafty at this house. Our YW made these for all our YW, so I decided to make some for my girls and nieces. I think they turned out wonderful.
I loved how these two turned out.

Thanks to my sis-n-law Lisa, I get to have this up all year long. I think i'll have to steal this idea!
I had to share this. Here in AZ we have these kind of snowmans, don't ya love them. She used up the last of here pumpkins....How adoreable!

TURKEY DAY. . . . .

Couldn't find a normal picture with everyone smiling, not crying and eyes open. So I picked this one. Family gatherings aren't complete with playing Scum and 42!
Chef Megan making homemade rolls. She will be my future chef. Megan would prefer to watch Food TV than cartoons.
Jessica joined and made 3 dozen rolls.
Josh was awake and ready to eat...Can't you tell.

Priesthood Preview...Can't believe he is almost 12

Dad said that he won't be taller than him. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
My little boy. He doesn't like it when I say that. Yes, he WILL be taller than me, for sure by his 12th birthday.
We had his priesthood preview on Sunday. Went great and really felt the spirit. He is really excited about the scout campouts. My little man is growing...He wonders when he can drive.

Grandpa turns 66 ! ! !

Wow....it's great having grandpa and grandma live next door. Happy Birthday Dad. We love ya. The kids had to help eat the goodies. Josh was fast asleep.

My First Overnight Campout

Finally able to have an overnight campout! Our 11 year old scouters and dads went up to Mt. Lemmon. Nice and cool. I know, it's hard to imagine cold here in Tucson. In the 40's, well that is cold for us. I can't believe how big he is getting. He is such a great son.
Oh, that's how you do it!
Finally, my turn. I can do some serious damage with this.
Well, it was hike time and everyone thought THEIR compass was right.

Halloween Is Over............

We came home with more candy than we handed out. Went Trunk or Treating and were done in under an hour. AHHHHH, can't pass that up. We don't live around too many houses, at least within walking distance. Soooo, this is the best choice for us. Also we get done quicker. Josh was a monkey and slept most of the evening. I bought his costume a few weeks ago and well by the time he wore it, he couldn't stretch his legs...Poor boy. Brandon was dressed in camouflage, Megan a medival princess and Jessica a pirate. Megan wanted to get dressed as soon as we got home from school...I wonder how long the candy will last...I'm sure the kids will forget and I'll throw it out in a few weeks. Sure hope that happens.