11.07.2008

Halloween Pics

We had a fun Halloween. Three little boys - high on sugar - into costumes simulateously is no small task. I had plans to get dressed up but didn't quite make it. Here are some pics from the Ward party and then the big night.










You have to click on the picture above to get the full effect of exactly how 3-year-old boys act when they've eaten an entire bag of skittles.













Pies for sale!

But not the kind you really wanted.



Sent the Ethan and Drew with their buddy Carson outside for some sandbox time. Ended up with this. Good thing I grabbed the camera.







I'm pretty sure that this is what little boys in heaven do all day long. You've never heard such laughter! Wanna know how we got them cleaned up? A garden hose and a swimming pool. Good as new!

11.05.2008

PROP 102 PASSED!

....and now we can all sleep for a few days before it's back to work! Seriously how blessed we are!

10.28.2008

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!








10.12.2008

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...

10.08.2008

CHECK IT!

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 :)