My Scotty

My brother is hilarious. The kids adore him. I had to give him his own post to put up of a few funny shots from yesterday.

Pretending he is going to hit me with

this pan.

Ok, Scott and I tried to get a decent "from above"

picture of the two of us, but it was hard cuz he's so tall.

Courtney decided to jump behind us, but we didn't

know it until after we took the picture. I thought this

was hilarious.

Remember my post about the kids jumping on my

parents' bed? Well, who says you have to be a kid

to do that?

Courtney making the "koo koo" sign and pointing

at Koo Koo Uncle Scotty

Who makes the best face?? They're both

pretty good.

Thanksgiving Part 2

Friday morning, Hugh and I actually went to the gym (I probably wouldn't have gone if I was not "encouraged" by my hubby), I did some minimal shopping, and then it was time to get ready for round two at my parents' house. We surprised my parents by giving them their Christmas present early - a Wii. When they come over, you can't get Ron to leave because he wants to keep playing our Wii! So, we knew it was time for them to have their own. We got it all hooked up to their NEW flatscreen tv (way to go Mom!!) and were there until 10 playing it. Another long day. Anyway, that's my wrap up. Pictures are included. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Let the Holiday season begin!

Me & my mommy

Me & the girls

Uncle Ray & Aunt Carol

Me & Scotty, with a peeping Courtney

Scott did all of the dishes!! He did that so he could
opt our of helping move the 400 pound tv into the
guest room. Way to go Scotty!

The boys admiring their work after hooking up

the tv.

The girls with Silly Uncle Scotty

Is it finally over?? I'm pooped!

Even Roxy was tired at the end of the day!

Thanksgiving Part 1

Our Thanksgiving lasted two days, so I'm doing this in two parts. Ok.....on Thanksgiving day, we went to Kim & Wayde's house at noon. A ton of people were there. I had to take three pictures to get everyone in!!! We ate, and ate, and ate some more. It was actually quite relaxing. We left there around 3:30 and then took the kids to see Twilight (my second time seeing it - LOVED IT!!) and Bolt. We finally got home around 10. Long day. Went to bed to prepare for part 2.

Group Shot One

Group Shot Two (lots of kids, plus GramPam)

Big Group Shot Three - you can see Wayde conducting

Hugh, Karl, Dad, Kolby & Kort -0r "A Bunch of

Hot Men" for short....

Cooper & Connor - they could totally be brothers

Sweetie Pie Charlie

Connor teaching Cooper how to play the piano.

Connor & Courtney both played their recital
pieces for everyone, and it made Pam cry. :)

Courtney & my almost 16 year old niece,

Kailey

Courtney & Caitlin walking with Karlie. Darling.

Caitlin & Karlie

Kammy and Mo & their kids - Malachi, Rocko,

Demetrius & Robby - oh, and you can't see #5

cuz he's in her tummy!!! Due next summer...

Kailey, Courtney, Kimberly & Kacey

Me & the girls waiting for Twilight to start. At the

dramatic ballet studio scene, Courtney turned to me

and said "This is so exciting!!!" I loved that.

Hugh & Connor at Twilight. And yes, Hugh

liked the movie!

We love shoes!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

A message from Christian.....

A miracle just in time for Thanksgiving.

Shout Out to Wendy!!!

Ok, I didn't give proper KUDOS to Wendy for the amazing job she did on the decor for the gala. It truly looked gorgeous, and she did such a great job. The theme was all her idea, and everything flowed from there. It was also her idea for the Polynesian dancers!! The theme was the backbone for the entire event. So, Wendy, I tip my hat to you. You know I love you to pieces. And you deserve to be recognized for the HUGE part you've played for the past two years. THANK YOU!!!

My conversation with Wendy

I saw this picture on someone else's blog today. I loved it. So, I told Wendy about it. Our conversation went like this:

Me: I saw this awesome picture today. It's a picture of a couple kissing. (I explained the picture). I want to kiss like that. **sigh**

Wendy: I'll kiss you like that.

Me: LAUGH! LAUGH! LAUGH!

Not quite the same as kissing Hugh, but isn't Wendy a great friend to offer??

Reavis Ranch

Hugh took Connor on a hike. Not just any hike - a 9 mile in, stay overnight, 9 mile out hike. Connor. My 11 year old. I was a little nervous. They went with another guy from church, David Huber. There were a few more who were supposed to go, but had to back out at the last minute. Anyway, they left Friday morning for the three hour drive to the start of the trail. Then, they started the hike. It took 7 hours to get there. 7 HOURS!!!! 7 hours with packs attached to their backs. Connor needed a little help carrying his pack in. He did ok coming out. They took lots of breaks along the way. Lots of water. Lots of pictures. They camped out in a beautiful meadow - near the ranch (which was a ranch named after Elisha Reavis, an eccentric recluse who grew vegetables in the area in the late 19th century. Not much of the "ranch" is left). Connor saw a deer, a tarantula, and lots of other little critters along the way. They headed out Saturday morning, and that hike took 5 hours. Connor did lose one thing during their hike - his voice. He's a little under the weather. But they had a wonderful time. A great Father/Son memory was made.

On their way.

Getting Connor ready.

Look at my boy.

Look at my man.

Not tired yet.

Taking a rest.

Beautiful scenery.

The meadow.

Tired and ready to sleep.

I love this picture. You can see

Connor's legs right in front of

Hugh.

Another rest.

He made it!!

Some More Gala Pictures

Here are a few pictures I stole from Wendy's blog....

The Yummy Food!

One of the tables

The chocolate fountain. Do you

like the palm tree? It's made out

of fruit!!