Bridal shower

My sister Brin is getting married in a couple of weeks so yesterday we had a bridal shower for her. The decorations were a little on the scary side since it was held at my house and we are all decorated for Halloween. I don't think she minded though. I think it turned out well. There were about 16 guests and lots laughs. We played a couple of games my favorite being the balloon game. I handed out balloons to everyone and they had to blow them up as much as they could without popping it. The bride-to-be's had a hole it. It didn't work as it should have because she won but she did have to keep blowing and blowing. She would get it full and feel she was done then she would feel the top again and realized there was more room for air. She just kept blowing and blowing. Another game was called "Our Song." Each guest wrote their name and the song played at their wedding or if in a current relationship what their song is or if in no relationship what song they like. It was interesting seeing all the different songs from different eras as the guests age ranged from early 20's to over 50.

Some guests L-R: Teri, Emily, Sharon, Taunja, Lela with Allison (all family). In the back is Jeanetta Taylor, Bev Westenskow(future mother-in-law) and Leisha Workman (relief society president).

Guest trying to blow their balloons

Brin's friend (Nikki) clothes pinning Brin's nose

Opening gifts

Brin trying to blow up her balloon

Art Time

I don't think a better invention was made for art time than paint with water. No real mess and the kids love it.

Alexis was so into painting. Even when she was done she wouldn't let me take her paper, she had to paint more.

Evan painting. He was okay with it but soon wanted the real stuff.

Support a cause, Buy a book

One of my friends is about to have a baby with complications. His heart is malformed and he has a cleft mouth. She just finished compiling a book of her recipes (they are delicious) and has the book on sale. It is $25.95 with about 100 recipes and some pictures. All proceeds go to paying the hospital bills this little guy is going to have. If you want to buy the book just click on the button on the right and it will take you to it. If you want to learn more about what this family is going to be going through go to :http://just-because-i-am-me.blogspot.com/. She has links that provide information about these medical problems. Thanks for all your help.

Curly Top

I think the pictures speak for themselves. I couldn't get her to lose the binki though for a good picture.

Evan Story

Evan comes out of his room today after having changed into pants so he could go outside. For some reason my boys still feel it is warm enough at least inside to wear shorts. Anyway...Evan is all excited and wants to show me the pants he chose to wear and our conversation goes as follows:

Evan: Mommy look what I am wearing!

Me: Wow! Nice. (Then I take a look) Evan you put your pants on over your shorts didn't you? (In my look over I noticed that his bulged some in the hip area and was kind of lumpy all around.)

Evan: (He looks down and then pulls the waistband of his pants out, looks at me and grins) Oops I forgot. (Then he rushes to room to change)

Now if this story had been me instead of Evan I would have had to say. "Nope. Sorry mom, those are my real hips and buns. No extra padding needed."

Have a great day and smile lots.

Cowgirl in training

Just some cute shots of my cutie cowgirl.

Kissing daddy

Practicing valuable life skill #1: Flirting

Practicing valuable life skill #2: Talking on the phone

Halloween Time

Halloween has come to our house. At least the decorations have. I love the holidays any one and if I can decorate I do. This kids wanted to help Doug put up the lights. Here are my scary ghouls.

Helping or hindering?

What a bunch of weird boys

My silly/scary eyed children. Do I really have to claim them? I think I will.