My 25th Class Reunion

Some how I got put in charge of our 25th class reunion.  I created these invitations and sent them out over the summer but we didn't get a very good turn out, maybe on our 30th is will be better.  I felt bad for those that had to travel so far for such a bad showing. Oh well, what do you do?

(LtoR) Blanca Gonzalez Guajardo, Donnie Shuster, John Frost and Adela New Villers

 and Scott & I on top row.

Here we added Mike Mason in the picture.  Eddie Zamora and Scott Windom were also at the game but they didn't come up and sit by us.

Here are a couple of pictures at our potluck held at the school.

(LtoR) Blanca, Adela, Karen Bates Mccabe, me, Amy Anderson, Kathy Ballantyne Shell, Gary Lawrence and Mike Mason.

This is Donnie's adorable little boy Kallen.  I held him for a little bit while his parents were getting their food.  He was so cute playing with his cars and planes

Even though we had a small showing it was still so fun visiting and catching up.  Time sure flies!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Kacie and Brady both had great conferences.  Kacie is on the honor roll.  She had two C+ that she is hoping to turn into a B or even an A by the end of the semester.  The rest of her grades were all Bs and As.  Brady is doing so much better at getting his work done.  But he still has a lot of catching up to do.  The teacher said he tested at a first grade level in reading and math but believes he is higher than what the test is reflecting. After we met with Brady's teacher he had to show me his artwork in the hall.  So cute!

Busy Weekend!

With the help of Bobbi Goodfellow I made this fun project.  I think it turned out really cute and Brady keeps asking me how I got the candy corns in there.

Thursday Dad went to Elko, NV to go elk hunting with Reid.  They didn't get anything but had a lot of fun.

Thursday after work the kids and I went out to Harper to watch Scott's last football game.  They lost so he wasn't too happy about that but it was fun and he was glad we came out.

Friday night we went to another football game with Vale and Nyssa in Vale.  It was quite the nail biter.  It was fun!  We were all so relieved that Nyssa was able to pull off the win 20-19.  Vale played so nasty. They had 7 late hit penalties.  It was crazy.

Saturday we went to June Hartley's funeral.  Mom and Dad sent these flowers from our family.  I thought they were beautiful for an amazing lady.  The service was so nice and a wonderful tribute.  She will be greatly missed.

 I love this picture of her with her small family.

June was a very patriotic person and volunteered and served the Republican party on the local, state and national levels.  I thought it was so neat they had  patriotic music playing by the piano and cello when the family walked in and out.  It was beautiful!

Taking pictures after the service.  

I sure am blessed to have this one in my life. I love her so much!

Sunday we went to Ron and Stacie's to celebrate Stephen's 40th birthday.  We had a great time.  We had to get a picture of everyone dressed in blue.  Below is their blue face...too funny!

The cake was not one of my finest.  For some reason the chocolate mousse frosting never set up like it usually does.  But what it lacked in looks it made up for in taste.

We had a lot of fun playing outside.  It was a beautiful fall day.

Classic photo bomb!

Ron had a huge bonfire to top off the day!

Boys and their fires.  They can't seem to get enough.

Kacie posted this picture on Instagram and a boy said she looked like a movie star walking away from an action scene.  It was a fun weekend!

Love General Conference Weekend

I always look forward to General Conference.  I love to hear from our General Authorities and just being with my family relaxing on the couch with a blanket.  In between sessions I took the boys to town to get Brandon's haircut and then Brady wanted to get doughnuts at M&W.  Saturday night Ron and Stacie went deer hunting so they brought the kids out.  They had a lot of fun riding their scooters and playing with Brady's new Stomp Rocket.  Ryan was so nice to make us hot dogs while I was busy trying to get the rockets off the roof.  Ha!  We then ate and watched a movie.  After they left we took the family to Dairy Queen for a little treat for Brady's Birthday. 

 I absolutely loved Elder Holland's talk.  

So much that I made this, posted it on Instagram and these are some of the responses I got.  Pam Adams said, "My favorite too! Really touches my heart."  Mom said, "In my mind's eye I can visualize Brandon as a perfect resurrected being.  I know we will feel humble just being in his presence!" And then Brenda Hartley said, "What would we do without these special witnesses to remind us of eternal truths? Keeps our hope alive and life worth fighting for!"  This brings tears to my eyes, I can't wait for this day!!!! 

Sunday Brady and I put this marble run together while we listened to conference.  In between sessions Mom took some family pictures of us. This is always so stressful.  It is impossible to get a good picture with Brandon and Brady...oh well we tried.  Thank goodness for Photoshop.  We had dinner together after the noon session.  Scott grilled some salmon and halibut on the Traeger.  It was really good then we took Brandon home.  We were really blessed this visit because Brandon didn't have any accidents and he slept through both nights.  He never said anything, but it was so nice to have him home with us.  On our way home from dropping off Brandon, Scott was expressing his frustration of not being able to have a father-son relationship with his boys.  He had a really good one with Brandon before he shutdown.  They both liked sports and music, but he has really struggled finding one with Brady.  They seem to do alright when they are alone together but it seems to only happen on Brady's terms.  Scott can't ever push it on him.  I told him to treat Brady like a butterfly and he will come to him when he doesn't expect it.