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Monday, November 3, 2008

Screaming Halloween Weekend

Brody and Jocelyn came over for trunk or treat at the church. We handed out the treats which went ever so quickly and we enjoyed seeing the little ones in their costumes. We enjoyed chili and breadsticks and then decided to go to the Jenkins house. As we approached the house I informed them that I usually just look at it from the car. But they insisted that we were going to take a look around. There were so many people there so I decided I could be brave.We looked at the east side of the house and seriously she has so many cute ideas it's amazing how much she has collected over the years. Anyhoo, we came to the back yard and I once again said I don't go around the house, let's just stay to the front. But once again I was shot down. We proceeded and as you remember the big gorillas are standing still one minute and then they are standing right behind you the next. Yikes!! I did my fair share of grabbing people and screaming. We rounded the corner and started walking on the north side of the house. I see several scary creatures but I can tell they aren't real and I'm thinking we are almost to the front yard yeah!! and then I see the chain saw guy, and he had just moved so I new he was real. I switched to the opposite side of Donny to be farther away from the dude. He started coming a little closer so I slowly backed up to get away from him when all of a sudden right behind me a real chainsaw started up so very loud. It doesn't sound so scary as I tell you this but can I just say I think I died for just a minute. I ran and jumped up on Dad ( my arms and legs were wrapped around him, kind of like a monkey) and I screamed so much until I could hardly breath.We saw the visited the Hawkins and the big gorillas found out how jumpy me and Jamie were and totally took advantage of that. We just kept hugging each other and screaming trying not to look at them. Yes we looked pretty rediculous!! KeriBeth saw the whole thing from her car and thought it was quite hilarious.Mason had gotten scared and cryed and she said see even grown ups get scared. Then to top things off Brody and Jocelyn spent the night last night and they talked me into watching "Missed call" at least I think that's what it was called.(remember how Dad told me that the screamin ride at Magic Mtn wasn't bad well he said this movie wasn't bad too.)My throat was so sore from all the screaming I did. I really don't think I've watched a scary movie for over 30 years. And I don't plan on ever seeing one again family. Anyway, we had a pretty fun weekend, but did wish we could have seen the grandkids trick or treating.

Friday, October 31, 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

Sunrise Halloween Morning!

Dane & McKelle carved these pumpkins. Dane's is the one throwing up seeds, and McKelle's is the one with the spider webs etc. They were pretty creative don't ya think? Better than I've ever done.

McKelle and Janessa at their Halloween Party! Kelle's pooky!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS FROM FOOTBALL SEASON!

Unfortunately the Bears lost last night bringing the football season to a close. If they had won they would have played in Hurricane on Sat. How convenient for a trip to see the McCulloughs I say. I told Mandy to not get her hopes up when my hopes were extremely high. Oh well, we will have to see the kids pictures in their Halloween get up. As you can see from the pictures, McKelle has had a fun time cheering at the football games!
McKelle and Kylie

Markie, Ashley, McKelle, and Kylie

Stunting at Ben Lomond game. McKelle is base for Markie

McKelle is #31 for the Powder Puff game Let's go SENIORS!

Seniors dominate! They beat the seniors last year and beat the Jrs. this year. She played the entire game. She said it was the best feeling to rip someones flag off!

A new tradition was started for Homecoming. We had a tailgate party after the motorcade. The fire felt super good since it was a very freezing day!

McKelle cheering at homecoming! Oct. 10, 2008

Markie and McKelle totally freezing. I think it was in the 20's, BRRRR!!! oh gall, pun on that one. Ha Ha!! Go BR's

After the game McKelle, Markie, Ashely, Kylie. The bears lost but we sure did awesome!!!

McKelle and Dane ready for the Homecoming Dance!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE,DANCE,DANCE!

What can I say, I LOVE THIS SHOW! And to think we got to see them on the tour was amazing! Kim pretty much said it all but I must tell you our story getting down there. I didn't think I was going to be able to get off work early but then at the last minute I did. So we decided to save time and gas money and stop at Ross in Bountiful to hopefully pick out a Homecoming dress for McKelle. Easy exit off and we luckily found what? 24 dresses that she liked to try on. We are hurrying so fast and realizing that we must make a decision quickly (need I say more, us?)Anyhoo, Donny is telling us we must go so we grab 4 to take home and decide later. Easy back on the freeway and we think we are going to be just fine time wise. We get off the exit for the E center and what we are stopped in the right hand lane which is the exit for parking unfortunately for us it is still 3 blocks away. We are dying, dreading that we are going to be late. Time ticks past the 7:30 start time and thank heavens Kim is texting us saying they are just watching a video. So we settle down a little and finally get a parking spot and start running. Donny was sick and I felt so bad for him as we are running. We get into the building and the hall was forever long to our seats. We hear the famous SYTYCD music and just get in the moment and Kelle and I are just laughing and screaming while we are running. Then we hear Kat Deely's voice and they start to count down. We make it in our seats just as they are all coming out on stage. I am just smiling so big because I am so excited and I look and McKelle and she is doing the same thing. I really don't think we stopped smiling the entire show. It really seemed like they danced forever! Donny knew it was going to be good but he thought it was even better than that.

These pictures aren't as awesome as the ones Kim has on her blog but they are the ones I took. They came out better than I thought. Click on them to make them big so you can see them better. Thanks Kim for all you went through to get our tickets. WE LOVE YOU!




Sunday, September 21, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MCKELLE!





I can't believe my baby is "18 years old" What's up with that? Anyways, she wanted to go to dinner with Dane at the Olive Garden and then come home and have cake and ice cream. Brody and Jocelyn came over for the yummy cake and we had a little party.
Jason and Claudia, she loved the t-shirts you gave her. Notice them in the picture?
She had a super good day and didn't want it to end! Thanks everyone!!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Donny's trip to California!


This time it was Donny's turn to go to Cali! Jason and Claudia were in between homes and decided to relax at our condo in Indio. They enjoyed the hot weather by doing alot of "swimming" as Ada says and Donny and Jason were able to play some tennis. They fixed some yummy meals and enjoyed their time with the "PRINCESS".

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Co's trip to California!


I couldn't turn down an opportunity to catch a ride with Brandon and Jocelyn to go to California. I only had to take 1 day of work off and was able to enjoy a great 5 day weekend over Labor Day! Thanks Brody for doing a great job driving all the way and for Jocelyn's attempts to stay awake eating skittles. We had lots of laughs along the way. We went to Magic Mtn. and Hurricane Harbor with Jason, Claudia and the kids. Super hot day so we were so glad to get in the water. Ada loved the rides and kept saying "fun" and "again". We even got her on her first roller coaster. I kinda of felt bad since I hate the darn things. But she did ok. 2 times were plenty though. We of course went to the Beach. This time we went to Ventura Harbor Beach. It was so fun. Ada loved the waves and we found lots of crabs ( actually that was Brody and Joce and Claudia) they give me the creeps, and a huge starfish. We went to their new ward in Thousand Oaks and saw their new apt. We celebrated Jocelyn's birthday too!Thanks to Jason and Claudia and the kids for a super fun time. Then we left Sunday night and got to Mandy's house for a few hours of sleep. Taggart came out to welcome us at 3 a.m. Brody and Joce took advantage of the Labor day sales and I went to the lake with Mandy, Cam, the kids and their friends. Unfortunately we had to head home that day but we split the trip up once again and met Kim and Blair at ice berg for some shakes. It was such a fun trip and the bonus was I got to see all of my kids and grandkids that live far away all in the same weekend! love you all!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

END OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES!

GO BEARS!!!Brandon and Jocelyn came over to the parade, fair and rodeo. Thanks to Jocelyn and her long arms we got lots of candy at the parade. We were remembering last year with Ada, and wishing all the grandkids could have been here to enjoy the animals at the fair.

We went to the annual Pommier Party up Box Elder Canyon!Yummy dinner as always (Thanks Andy)and fun games ( Thanks Debbie)

The new door gives us a new look for the 1st day of school pictures!

Taking a BREAK at DAYBREAK!!!

I'm back tracking just a little. On Aug. 16, 2008 Mandy & Cam had a party with some friends in Lehi. So they brought the kids to Kim & Blairs house and Donny and I and McKelle went to Kim's house for the day to play. The guys had fun playing tennis and we took the kids for a walk. We swam and B-B-Q'd, and took Tag fishing at the lake. He brought his cool fishing pole and I got in his way when he was casting one time and the little hard fish whacked me in the leg. OUCH! He loved the ducks and kept saying he was going to catch one or else wanted nana to catch one for him. Ya right Tag! Maddie loved the water and downed her mac and cheese. So glad Mandy and Cam had to come to that party! Thanks for letting us all babysit.And Kim and Blair we love Daybreak! What a cute fisherman!

Ready for the Party!

Maddie could hardly hold her popsicle. It was heavy,but oh so yummy!

Sisters! The generation gap is slowly closing in.

Maddie looks different with long straight hair!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

LOVIN CALIFORNIA!

We can't seem to stay away from sunny california. We are remodeling the office at work so I had a week off and figured I might as well make good use of the time off. McKelle was free from cheer and Dad took 1 day vacation and we were off. The kids are so dang cute we had a blast with them. Boston just grins all the time. We went to the beach a couple of times. We loved Carpenteria Beach it's where Claudia grew up. Went shopping of course and Claudia is always talking about Santa Barbara and how much she loves it. So we went to check out a few sites. We went to a Mission/Rose Garden and the most beautiful park ever. They had trails that took you through a pond with loads of turtles and lily pads. They were so cute. Ada would say "Hi turtles, what are you doing?" She is always asking that question to everybody in her cute little voice. And they had swings,slides, etc for kids to play on. We had packed a lunch so we could eat at the park. We had a great time. So sad to say good-bye.

It's picture time!

McKelle had pictures taken for cheer Aug. 4th, 2008. Here are some highlights of the stressful day!The highschool is under construction for the next year. So the girls thought this one would be appropriate. Kim we get a lot of comments that Kelle looks more like you these days.