Because everyone loves a good Ugly Sweater.

Last weekend we had the fun opportunity to go to our ward Elders Quorum "Ugly Sweater" Party.  Although we did not win any "Best Sweater" prizes, we still had a great time dressing up and enjoying a night out with good friends and lots and lots of laughter!

Took Polaroid pictures, sweet.

Played some "Minute to Win it" games, awesome.

Made some sexually inappropriate conversation. {look closely at the detail on Tyler's sweater}

...and just had a joyfully good time.  Thanks Mindy for throwing a great shindig and for letting us "High Priest's" join in all the fun.  I'm a fan of the Ugly Sweater theme.  Try it for your next Holiday party, it will not disappoint!

Another First

Thomas had his very first talk in primary two weeks ago.  It was on the First Vision, and he did great!!! He got right up there and talked so loud into the microphone.  I can't believe our little guy is getting so big.  Before we know it he'll be talking in Sacrament Meeting.

It was pretty funny because I left the talk preparation up to Tyler.  He went a little above and beyond the call for a talk given by a sunbeam.  It wasn't just a short little testimony, it had multiple paragraphs.  Like 5 or 6.  I was cracking up.  But Toms repeated the whole thing alongside his proud Daddy.  Go Tommy, with your no fear!!!!

Another Testament Trailer

Another Testament Trailer from Reflections of Christ on Vimeo.

Here's the next Video set to come out in October 2009 from Mark Mabry. My good friend Molly, Tangie and Becky helped make all the costumes. I helped a little with the jewelry. It looks like it's going to be amazing. Enjoy.

Saturday Morning

Even though it was starting to rain our Ward had their annual Neighborhood Easter Egg hunt.  This year was the first year that I've gone.  I'm usually sleeping, but since Lola was awake we decided to walk down to see the action.  It started pouring on all of us and it was crazy!!!  So cold, Toms hands were seriously icicles!  

The kids found lots of eggs and luckily we were able to catch a ride home in Kenney's car.  A memorable year for sure!

Halloween Carnival

Last Wednesday our ward puts on a fun neighborhood carnival for Halloween.  It's one of the biggest productions you could imagine, pulling help from EVERY part of the ward.  {{Except nursery!  yes!}}  Anyway, we look forward to walking down to the church and playing all the games and seeing all the friends and the costumes the kids wear.  & the best part is that it is NOT on Halloween night!  I hate when the wards hold their events on the actual day.  So anyway, here are a few fun pics from the evening.  Of course most of our niece's and nephews come over to join us as well; hey why not, free snow cones, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, cotton candy and fun!

  

A. Walking through the cake walk w/ Clark

B. The fun crowd, not as busy this year as in the past, but still a good crowd.

C. Enjoying some cotton candy, EVERYWHERE!

D. Clark, Tessa, Toms, Jack, Griff, Seth, Kate, Tate & Lyric

E. Prize from the cake walk.

Thanks to everyone who put so much work into this evening, it was great fun for the kiddos!

Just another Saturday.

Today was a busy one, & it's not even over!  Kristy is in the hospital as we speak working on delivering that sweet baby of hers.  Good luck, sis!  PUSH!!!

First of all, last night was great.  We went out to Dinner W/ My in-laws for Tyler's Birthday.  Morton's, Yum!  I had the King Crab Legs and Tyler had some sort of Steak.  I never know the difference.  I think it was a filet of some sort.  It was such a fun atmosphere, with impekable service!  We even saw THIS guy walk in and sit at the bar towards the end.  Not the most popular celebrity, but on TV non-the less.  Then we headed to Scottsdale Fashion Square to buy Tyler some new Black Dress shoes for his gift from his parents.  After that we headed to Scottsdale's Hot spot for Gelato to get a little treat.

Then we headed home to pick up Toms from the Dale's house.  Griff was the babysitter tonight, and he was so excited!  He is out little 10 year old nephew, who loves Toms.  He had so much fun playing with him all night.  We'll have to get him more often.  Plus since he's a little younger we only payed him $15 instead of the usual $20.  That's always a plus!

Next, we have our fun filled Saturday!  I woke up and FINALLY decided to conquer my pantry!  It's one of those jobs that has needed to be done for months now, but I never have the energy or drive to start.  So today I did!  While Toms was out side doing this...

and this...

I went to work and here is my lovely pantry now!

Isn't it great!!!  I am so happy to have it all organized and clean.  It seriously just makes my day!  I keep going past it and opening the door to look at it again.  Silly, I know, but I love it when things are all in the right place!

Then I convinced Tyler to go with me to the Balloon Fly for Nie and her Husband.  We all met at the Temple grounds to to let our well wishes fly.  Look at the great turn out we had!!!

I pasted a bunch of my pics together to make one fun picture.  We love you Nie Nie and wish you well!  I was able to meet some of your sister's and your Mom.  And what a wonderful family you have.  It was so fun to see all the different people who were there to wish you both well.  You are seriously loved lady and have lots of people out there praying on your behalf.  

After the Temple we headed over to one of our FAVORITE dinner spots.  Spinatos!  We always order the Spaghetti Calzone and go away so stuffed!  It is seriously so darn good that it's wrong!

Then we went over to Old Navy to check out any sale's that may have been going on.  I got a couple of shirts.  Nothing special, just comfy ones for around the house.  Then we headed over to my In-Laws to stop in and say hello for a minute.  And finally made it back home to relax.  Tyler just took Toms over to the Barney's house to see Clark.  They have been out of town for the past few days so Toms was dying to see them!  He asks for Clark like 24/7!

I decided to stay behind and do a little blog catching up.  So here I am.  Well, hope you all had a fun filled day.  And hopefully got lots accomplished.

I'll leave you with a funny Home Movie of Toms watching the ASU Highlights video of Sparky walking through the desert and crushing the UofA bus.  It's hilarious.  He was so freaked out!  I'm such a mean Mom!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

What do you get...

from: {in no particular order}

• 11 trips to 7 different Walmarts
  
• 7 trips to 5 different Michaels
  
• 3 trips to Scrapbooks Etc.
• 8 pairs of scissors
  
• 15 packages of double stick tape
  
• 12 packages of mounting tape
  
• 26 frames
  
• 52 pieces of bazzill bling paper
  
• $600.00 dollars
  
• 78 yards of ribbon
• 130 decorative flowers
  
• 2 packs of glue dots
  
• 10 packs of bling
  
• 6 packs of decorative pearls
  
• 7 tables set up in your living room
• 25 chairs
  
• 28 ladies
  
• 7 examples of the project
• 1 oscillating fan
  
• 1 cheese and cracker tray
  
• Lots of Water
  
• No Children!
• 1 exhausted instructor

A Successful Enrichment Craft Night for Mother's Day.

{and a very happy mimi that's it's done.  

I was happy to do it but even happier that it's over.  

I'm sure you understand.}

President Gordon B. Hinckley, June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008

This wonderful man has been such an amazing influence on me for the past 12 years of my life.  He has been a strength for the church and all it's members.  Working so hard in building up the church here upon the earth.  He oversaw more construction of temples then any President before him and what a blessing that has been in the lives of members all around the world.  He will surely be missed, his sweet spirit, witty sense of humor and amazingly strong testimony.  What a wonderful President to have had lead us through these past 12 years of our lives.  I will always hold a special spot in my heart for him.  He was the one that I grew up with, through High School, my single years, and especially through my father's passing.  What a wonderful man, how exciting it must be to be in heaven tonight!  What a wonderful reunion between he and his wife.  May he rest in sweet peace.  We love and will miss you President Hinckley.

Gordon Bitner Hinckley (June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008) was the fifteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from March 12, 1995 until his death. He was the oldest person to preside over the LDS Church in itshistory.As president of the LDS Church, he was considered by its members to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. His presidency was noted for the building of new temples and the creation of the Perpetual Education Fund. Hinckley holds the record for dedicating the most LDS Church temples and has dedicated more than half of the current LDS Church temples.

As president of the church, Hinckley was also chairman of the Church Board of Education and Board of Trustees that governs theChurch Educational System.