Don, Brans, Stac, Kev, and Ipo went to New York the end of Sept. I stayed with the kids. Brans has been there about 8 times and he loves it. Stac and Kevin this was their 3rd time and it was Don and Ipo's first time. They all want to go back.
Stac and Ipo doing some shopping. They surprised Ipo with a visit to the American Doll store. She was so excited all I heard from Brans about it was what great smoothies they had. So there is something for everyone...LOL
What a great Halloween we had. We had chili, breadsticks, and a lot of other yummy things. The best part was everyone was together. Brans always buys the full size candy bars and he better never stop because everyone plans on those every year:-)
I loved the weather for the kids, as you can see Kaili has short sleeves.
Every year after we have my moms party we have my aunts, uncle and cousin over. We just repeat the dinner we had with her friends. I feel it is so important to keep family close.
Don set the timer on the camera as you can see the first picture we were ready for but this one was a candid one because it took 5 in a row. I love it because the smiles are so real.
This is my mom's brother, his wife and their daughter.
My aunt, uncle, and first cousin. I enjoy having them over and most of all that I have a husband that feels the same way. Families Are Forever!!!
My Activity Day Girls did such an amazing job decorating these cupcakes.
I love how all of the leaders work so well together. It makes our calling so much easier when we know that we can count on each other.
Say Boo:-)
Look how cute they all looked. Faith looks so much like her mom, she is the one being a bride.
I have loved my calling. I don't think I would ever get tired of it. I know that it looks like we are only having fun but when you are having fun you are learning. Learning doesn't mean it has to be boring. This age is so teachable. I love them all so much and I can not wait until the next time we meet:-)
Why we have the party. My sweet mom, she gets excited like a little kid. When she was growing up she never had any type of party the she was able to invite friends. Every year it seems to increase by 1 or 2 friends she invites.
This is the group this year plus 1 so a total of 14. They all look so beautiful:-)
We told them they were queens. A lot of them told us they have never been treated like queens before. I thought that was really sad. I hope we all try and treat our older women with love and respect.
We did 2 big tables this year and it worked so much better:-)
Don and sweet Aja serving. I know I'm always saying things about Don but I feel I can never say enough. He is my prince. I always think how did I get so lucky only being 17 and having the man of my dreams. I'm not saying we never fight but in the end he is always by my side and the first one usually to say I'm sorry not because he is always wrong. but because he knows how stubborn I am...lol..I love you Don thank you for all you do for me and my mom:-)
I love Fall!!! I have never liked to bake much, I think it's because I really don't like desserts. When people tell me I have to try this yummy dessert at different places, I never feel like oh I can't wait to try it. I don't mind tasting it but I never finish it, not because it's not good, I just don't crave those things. I'm more of a salt person, potato chips, pretzels etc...So I'm not saying I'm so healthy because I think that is worse for you...lol. Anyway, one thing I do love is when I do make desserts, I love to see people enjoy them. It makes me sooo happy!!! This is a pumpkin roll, I always thought it looks so hard to make, so I never tryed it. It is the easiet thing I made on my first try:-)
Then I made these Carmal Apple Cheesecake Bars. They are a little harder with a lot more steps but everyone keeps saying make me some more. I didn't realize how expenise it is to bake a lot. But I will continue to do it because it makes people happy:-) I wish I had a commerical kitchen, so I could see if anyone would buy any of these yummy treats:-)
It was Aja's turn for a party. I let the kids choose one big party that I throw for them. Everyone has had a turn but Kya so I have a few years to think what we will do. I loved doing this one because everything fits into the treat category.
Aja usuing her cute cup she made.
Take home treat. My friend found the cute glass cupcakes at Tipan in the clearence area and the plates were 2 for a dollar, they say "YUM" on them. It's kind of hard to see them but they were cute.
We did have some healthy food.
I'm happy I had almost everything already for the decorating. I love to find clearence dishes. That is my weakness. When I find cute things I see a table all decorated in my head...lol. I try and buy things that can be used in a lot of different ways. If anyone wants to use any of my things That would make me happy. I love to share anything I have.