Halloween & Fair

Lucy performed at the state fair this weekend so we all went.  Major was so excited to go in the fun house!  He said he had always wanted to do that.  It was just as good as the books described! Lucy is in the middle.  It was hard to get a picture because they moved around so much. Juliette was a villian for Halloween.  The other day it was Harry Potter.  She kept trying on different outfits and I finally got her to settle on this one.  She just wanted to be boy characters.  I forgot to take pictures of the other kids.  Lucy and Major just wore their costumes from last year.  Carol borrrowed a formal from grandma and was "Bella".  I fixed her hair really beautiful so I'm bummed that I forgot to take a picture.  

Ceremonies & Parties

Major earned his Arrow of Light.  We had a fun ceremony in our backyard. Lucy and Juliette hosted a party - just for fun.  They invited about ten girls and played house and ate and had a great time.  It made me wonder why I work so hard planning a birthday party.  This was easy and I think they enjoyed it just as much if not more!

Dancing & Bowling

Lucy performed at the Mercury game with her dance company.  She was so excited!  They did a great job and she looked so cute!
We took the kids bowling.  It was so fun!  Juliette refused to do it.  I had to help her for about half of the game, but then she got brave and did it herself and loved it!

Benefit

Stephanie's sister has organized a silent auction benefit this weekend to raise money for her medical bills which will be in the millions.  There are some great things being auctioned.  You can check it out here:  http://www.reachelandrew.com/NieRecovery/Home.html  Also on cjanerun.com they are auctioning a BYU football helmut and football signed by the team.  

Back to School

Carol started Junior High.  We had a struggle getting her into Honor classes, but we were persistent and she got in.  It doesn't seem very difficult.  It seems like Honors is the normal level and they need something higher for a true Honors class.  I haven't been very impressed with the quality of the education.  I can't believe no one else cares! 

Major is enjoying his teacher in 5th grade.  I can't believe he is that old!  I have to think twice to remember everyones correct grade in school.  They all seem too old!  Yikes!

Lucy is in 3rd grade and got her ears pierced.  She has had some trouble with them and kind of wishes that she hadn't gotten them done.  She is enjoying being in the dance company and keeping very busy!
My baby is in 1st grade!  Yikes!  I thought I would have so much free time.  Wrong!  Life hasn't even been "normal" since school started!  Each week I vow to get on track!  

Christian and Stephanie Nielson Family

This is a family picture that my brother Christian and his wife Stephanie had taken recently.  Their children are Claire (6), Jane (5), Oliver (3) and Nicholas (1).  For current information and updates on their status, you can read her sister Courtney's blog cjanerun.com.  That blog also has a link to Stephanie's blog (NieNie).  Thank you for all the prayers!!!!!!

Bluewater Reunion 2008

We just spent 10 wonderful days at Bluewater. The ranch house looked so great! The trees were growing and the grass was so thick and green. Lucy on the back patio dressed in all her cowgirl clothes. Juliette next to the new boot rack. One day we visited El Morro. The kids earned their Junior Ranger Badges. Bluewater Lake Ramah Lake Hanging out in the barn The Kids Variety Show