Happy Halloween!

Eric and I had our "sometimes" annual Halloween Party last Saturday. It was SUPER FUN!!! Thanks to the Wallins for making it all come together...it seriously woundn't have happened without them. The decorations were spooky, the food was yummy and the Karaoke was off the chiz-ain! We took lots of pics to prove it.

See if you can find Eric in the mix. He stayed in character all night which made for some very funny moments. Kinda reminded me of Eric D. 1999-ish - for those of you who were around then you know exactly what I'm talking about. You'll appreciate the fact that 10 years later, it only takes a costume and a Red Bull for the "good-time kid" to reappear. We're not so old after all.

Adios Mullet!

Gotta document the mullet being chopped off. He still doesn't have much on top but he sure had a party in the back that I just couldn't wait to get rid of. Ty was so excited to sit in the driver's seat but when those clippers started buzzing he just about jumped out. I should have expected it from the kid who is deathly afraid of the vacuum. When it was all over, I think he liked his new 'do.

Before....





After... Ty is a constant source of entertainment. We just love this little guy!

Everything I Needed to Know - I Learned in Conference

Last weekend was another inspiring weekend - I just love General Conference! I wondered today (when I spend the majority of the time chasing Ty through the church halls) why we don't always have church in our pajamas in front of the TV. Then I remembered that little thing called The Sacrament. (Plus I'd probably get fat(ter) because it's so easy to run to the kitchen during the choir songs)
I learned lots...here are the highlights.

The BEST is yet to be.

Teach patriotism to your children.

Be a missionary.

PEOPLE are the most important.

Find your own Waldon Pond.

A testimony is a process.

Hope fills our lives with happiness.

Reach out to others.

I'm a good shopper - therefore I found a good husband.

Ponder.

Be a peacemaker.

"True disciples of Christ speak with quiet confidence,

not boastful pride."

Virtue matters.

Boys wear a white shirt to church.

Care for yourself and sacrifice for those in need.

"You don't know everything, but you know enough."

Pray that the gospel will be spread to every corner of the earth.

"You pile up enough tomorrows and you'll find

you have collected a lot of empty yesterdays."

Peace be unto thy soul...

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My sister BECKY is rockin' her food blog this week with BROWNIE WEEK. Go there and sign up to win a cookbook - I can't win 'cause I'm her sister but I want someone that I know and love to win.

P.S. I will not be held accountable if you gain weight or break out just from looking at her DIVINE bites of chocolate lovin' - that's my disclaimer :)