Turkey Day

Tara did a little experimenting with the camera

The girls took a time out from making food and helping with games-the turkey bowl and 'shoot the dart on the turkey' for the kids.

It's so fun playing dress up!

A little football before the food.

Turkey Prep

Mother and sister-in-law make thanksgiving shopping so delightful!

We want to give a SPECIAL THANKS to Laura for all her meal planning and hard work at every family function!

Halloween

On Friday night, my mother-in-law showed me how to make her specialty Halloween treat. What a process! It takes a lot of work, but these scrumptious doughnuts are worth making once a year-so delicious!

Party Planners

Masquerade--the Birds of Paradise

Last weekend, my Mom and I were itching for imagination, so we decided to plan a party for my younger brother, Scott and his friends. We asked the invites to decorate a mask as birds of paradise for girls and african animals for boys. The boys weren't too supportive but the girls were bold and beautiful! I'm so proud of their efforts. One of the highlights of the night was a spooky haunted house where my parents and their friends dressed up and creeped the kids out. I had fun being the tour guide.

Girl Weekend

Happy Family

Strolling around Gardner Village

Ward Talent Show

My husband tried to play my keyboard at the ward talent show by trying to play jingle bells but repeatedly mest up. If you could place, he would of probably been 18th place but there were only 12 talents presented.

I'm an Aunt!

My sister Val had a healthy boy named, Rio on Sept. 3rd 2008.