New Moon

I was able to get tickets to a sneek preview for Thursday at 7PM. It was a fundraiser and they rented out several theaters to do this. So happy it was not midnight.

Hunter and Julia were squaring off for their favorite team. They had fun and we all enjoyed the movie. I was amazed at how many "older" women were there. They all have their favorite Edward or Jacob and they were sure to let ya know by the howls throughout the movie.

Jewel went with us as well as Skyler. What a sport he was. Jewel made these darling shirts for her and Hunter. She did a great job. Hunter was surprised and happy to have someone be on her team. She tells me all her friends are on team Edward. Not sure why? I will just say team Jacob and that is all.
So glad we were able to go together as a family and hope everyone enjoyed it.

TICKLE TORCHER

Hunter decided to have a tickle war with me. She was not winning and in fact she was losing big time. So when all else fails you put on your karate vest and shin guards on your arms and hope it it enough to protect you.
It was not Mom was victorious. We had lots of fun and way to many laughs. I'm sure she will try again to get me back, and I will be ready.

Round 1

Battle of the Books has started once again.

Hunter, Julia and Shelby are team 11 again. They had to read 4 books: Riding freedom, The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963, Poppy and Chasing Vermeer. They did a great job and are tied with one other team for answering all of their questions correctly. They are defending champs from last year and the pressure is on for them. Keep up the good work and good luck on your next battle girls.

Shhh it's a SURPRISE

I bought tickets to Phantom of the Opera months ago for an early Christmas present for Hunter. Really our whole family, but mostly for her. She is obsessed with this movie and has always wanted to dress up as Christine for Halloween.
We went out for dinner and then she said she was feeling kinda sick. Skyler told her this is not a time you want to be sick. We gave her hints like its something you have always wanted to do. She guessed lots of things. Then finally a play and then Phantom, however I told her it was the Little Mermaid. She knew I was teasing her because Skyler was happy and he would have been MAD about The Little Mermaid.

We have arrived at the play and she was so excited. Just like on Christmas morning.

It was such a great performance. One of our favorite parts is the chandelier and how it moves. Love the Phantom and the places he turns up in.The music is always so good. It was a great evening and certainly one we will do again. (no camera I temporarily lost it)So maddening

Trick Or Treat

Elmwood Ward Trunk or Treat

Hunter, Becky, Julia

This year our trunk or treat was on a Wednesday. Hunter went with her friend Julia.

Julia was Dorothy and Hunter was a classy old lady. This was by far the coldest night we have had in October in EVER. They were freezing, Julia was ghostly white from the cold. We called it a night and they watched a movie at our house. It was a great time by all.

Halloween morning

Hunter is on a bowling league with her friend Savannah. They had a Halloween party that morning. It was decorated and they had the lights off with crazy colored pins up when they bowled. They had food, games and lots of fun. She went as a Disney kiosk with all of her items on. Savannah went as a 70's disco girl. These 2 girls have fun no matter what they are doing.

HaLLoWeEn NiGhT

Hunter and Savannah ready to hit the streets for their loot.

They have been going together for 4 years now. They have the best time.

Hunter decided at the last minuet to change her costume. We had about 15 mins. to put it together. She wore the dress Jewel wore when we were married and we used tulle around the waist and shoulders. Did her hair with teal and black colors. Her makeup was heavy black and dark colors. She was a goth vampires bride.

That night as the girls were going to houses people would tell Savannah how cute and sparkly she was and then give her extra candy. One look at Hunter and OooH was the comment and not so much candy. We laughed so many times as she would walk away and say not again. We told her an old lady would have gotten much more candy. It was a beautiful night out and lots of candy for these two girls.

Hunter getting ready for a bite!

October happenings

Poston Boys

Skyler and some of his wrestling buddies were the Poston Black Boys. Postons colors are black and teal. Hence the name. We painted their arms and legs with black paint. It was so funny that night happened to be so windy and cold. The coldest in a long time. So here we are painting layer after layer of paint. They were freezing from the cold paint. Once they dried we put teal letters on their shirts and off they went.
Those boys had the best time and got the crowd going. They did cheers with the cheerleaders and ran around just to stay warm.

Jarom, Dallin, Skyler, Cory, Zack, Logan, Kevin

A little video of their night.

Toms a year older!

Tom had his birthday. We celebrated it at Montis in Tempe with my parents. He had a great time and loved his new shoes. I hope he knows how much his family loves him and just wants to see that goofy smile on his face.

Happy Birthday Tom.