"Twilight" the movie

My sister in law Cyndi really wanted to go and see Twilight on opening night. She asked me if wanted to go with her and Anna about 3 weeks before it opened, and of course I said I would. I was a little skeptical ( I have to admit ) and didn't know what in the world I was doing going to a movie at 12:30 at night, or morning. It was a little bit crazy with all the wild fans and such, but we had a great time. The movie was awesome. I really liked it a lot. I am not one of the die hard fans and wasn't counting down until the movie came out, but it sure was fun. The characters were great and I just had a fabulous time. So glad that I went.

My Crazy Dad

This is what my dad "normally" looks like.

Halloween

I have a pretty straight-laced dad, type A personality and a right to the point kind of guy. He is a get it done yesterday and don't waste time doing it kind of guy too. Needless to say he was never all that wild and crazy growing up, but when we would go on vacation or somewhere fun he would make up silly songs and be a little bit silly. When I saw that he wore this costume to work on Halloween, I just about had a heart attack. My dad! What a nut. I guess you would need to know him a little better to know what I mean. I just had to share this picture.

Halloween 2008

Snow White

Super Girl

Batman

Maddie was Snow White, and the night before Halloween I decided that I should spray her hair to be black. I went to all the stores in the area and couldn't find any hair spray stuff anywhere. I was gone to Walmart and then Walgreens and even Albertsons trying to find some. I have to let you know that it was after 9 when I went looking. If I had been better prepared then I would have had it. I never found any, but the next morning I called my sister in law and she had some. She always has everything. I decided to put it on her and let me be the first to tell you it was a mess!! A nightmare! She had black on her from heck to breakfast. It was awful. If you haven't ever tried it, don't. So after we used almost an entire bottle of black spray, we got her in her dress and off to school. By the time we got to the school later for the parade, she was covered in black. It was all over the back of her dress, on her hands and who knows where else. As soon as we got her home from school, we put her right in the tub. By the time we went trick or treating she was back to her beautiful red hair. It was actually way cuter that way, but I was trying to be cute etc... No more. We will stick to the red hair from now on. Makenna was super girl and so cute. We went to her school for the parade and waited forever for the school to make around the parade route. It was fun, but we were sure ready to go home after. Seth was batman and so funny. He told me for the past two months that he was going to be a dragon, but needless to say I couldn't find one. I didn't want to spend a fortune, so we settled with Batman. He loved it and looked so cute. We had a great time trunk- or- treating with Anna's ward and then went to visit Grandma Max for some yummy stew and to see the other cousins. It was fun and we only got a little bit wet.

RadKids

Maddie's group

In her full pads etc

Getting away from the Bad guy

How cute is she?

Makenna's group

Fighting the big red bad guy (oh how comfortable can he be in that get up?)

About a month ago Makenna and her cousins took a course at her school called Radkids. Its a course that teaches the kids how to defend themselves if someone is trying to hurt them. No one has the right to hurt me!! It was a great program that I enrolled her in after school for a week. At the end of the course they have a little program/simulation where everyone comes to watch them and cheer them on as they take on the "bad" guy. Well Makenna did great with the program and I was so glad that Meadow PTA offered it. A few weeks ago I got a letter in Maddie's backpack saying that they were doing Radkids in her special ed class and the lady from Meadow PTA was coming over to teach it. I didn't even have to pay for Maddie to take the course (I would have) but it is so neat that they are teaching these kids how to protect and to defend themselves in a situation. SO many kids are preyed upon and especially kids that are a little bit behind. I was so proud of both of my girls as they did the simulation. These are a few pics of the events. Way to go girls for completing RADKIDS!!

10 Year Anniversary

Friday the 24th of October, (tomorrow) marks the anniversary of 10 wonderful years being married to Joe. It is so crazy that 10 years ago we were at the Provo temple beginning our new life together. I honestly cannot believe that it has been that long. It should be since I have an 8 year old, but it still seems just like yesterday that we got married. Now don't be looking too terribly close to the details of the picture, like the fact that Joe and I have gained several pounds since then. We both look like teenagers, (I guess that I was) but Joe looks way young too.

I just want to let you know Joe how grateful I am for you. I love you so much. You are such an amazing man and a wonderful husband and father. Our kids ADORE you. I am a very lucky woman to have "caught" such a neat man. I love you, and am so looking forward to many, many, many more years with you!! Didn't we have the most beautiful back ground for our picture? I love the fall.

Stolen Email

I have been had. My email has been taken over and I am not too thrilled about it. The best news of all is that there isn't anything that I can do about it. Isn't that great?? So I have changed my email to momofmandms@yahoo.com and I need all of you to email me so I can get your email again. I am so sad about the whole thing. Let me just send out a reminder to change your password often and to make it hard to figure out. Don't let this happen to you. Let me be a good warning to you. Don't let someone take you over! At least it is just my email right? So do not be alarmed about the emails that you have gotten about me being in Malaysia. I have not gone anywhere but someone is trying to get you to give them money. Malaysia? Not too believable. I hope you all know that I am not planning to go to Malaysia anytime soon. Hope you have a better day than I am having.

Fall Boutique

Hey everyone! Some friends and I are putting on a
fall boutique this coming weekend.
The date is October 11th from 10:00-3:00
It is located at my Mom's house in Orem(339 W 840 S)
Also, there will be another one held in Salt Lake on
October 25th from 10:00-3:00
The address for that one is 6071 Castle Park Ln (6540 S).
There will be lots of fun homemade holiday crafts like bows, jewelry, quilts, aprons, and scrapbooks and cards. There will also be Scentsy candles. Come enjoy hot wassail and refreshments while you shop.

We would love you to come if you can. See you then!!