Halloween 2009

Mike and I made a fast trip to SLC for Halloween. We started out at Kelly's office party. Asher wore the cowgirl costume that I made. She was so cute. She wore a cow costume last year and Melissa had been telling her all along that she was going to be  cowgirl this year. When it came time to put the costume on Asher did not want the dress on. Melissa again told her yes, that she was going as a cowgirl. Asher went and got her last years costume and said she wanted to be a girl cow! Jaman picked his costume and he chose to be a vampire again.

Kelly was dressed up as Punky Brewster. (The office was supposed to dress as someone from their era)

Mike helping Jaman carve pumpkins above and the finished products below.

Asher wanted a princess pumpkin so Melissa found a pattern for Cinderella and I got to carve it for her.

My baby girl is legal!

Wow! I can't believe that Leslie has turned 21! It still seems that she should be coming home from school with that backpack that was as big as she was and her purple framed glasses. What a beautiful girl she has grown into.





Leslie's new dress I made.

Leslie and Justin

Gift time!

We had dinner at Benihana's. We sat at the cook station where we could watch the chef cook our dinner. He was very entertaining and the food was delicious. Of course we had to have our picture taken with the warrior guy (or the big green creepy guy) Happy Birthday Leslie!

Rest of Utah trip

Fun pictures from our trip!

Education Week at BYU

Mike and I have been going to Education Week for about 5 years now. It has been a fun filled week of learning. Marilyn has been such a great host to us each year in letting us stay with her. It has also been a great vacation for just Mike and I to get away. This year was no different, in fact I might say that this was my favorite year as far as classes go.

Daddy's taking us to the Zoo tomorrow...

Daddy's taking us to the Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow and we can stay all day! Am I the only one that learned this song? My girls think I am crazy. I really think I learned it at girls camp. But the day after Jaman's birthday we all went to the Hogal zoo.

We have always loved this fountain! Asher loved the Zebras so she had to ride the zebra on the carousel. Jaman enjoyed the cheetah during his ride.

We saw many animals and Jaman loved them. He would look at their names and finger spell them. It was so fun to see him so curious about everything. We also had fun on the little train ride through part of the zoo.

Jaman's birthday

It has worked out well for us the last three years to be in Utah on or near Jaman's birthday, because Education Week at BYU is at the same time. This year was no different. On Sunday we attended church here in Vegas. We went to hear Leslie's friend, Justin speak in his ward about his mission and then left for Utah arriving just in time for the birthday party. Jaman was so excited to open gifts. Melissa had gotten him a Nintendo Wii, so we bought him the game Mario Kart to go with it. It involves driving little race cars on various tracks. Sometimes you can drive off the edge and angels bring you back and put you on the track. Jaman was so funny everytime he drove off, his eyes would get huge and he would cover his mouth and laugh! Cake and Ice cream were enjoyed by all.

Madrigals

It is that time of year again when I get to make costumes for the kids in Madrigal Choir at Las Vegas High School. Since half the choir is either LDS or in our ward I have been able to make a few. This year I have made four, but, I have only taken pictures of one so far...this one is for Travis Wilson he wanted the Three Musketeer look. I think he looks really good in it. I will post others when I take the pictures.