So how many of you saw the movie?! I went the first night at 12:01...had to go to the supermall where the showing was. First of all, we were around a bunch of teeny boppers who were SO giddy about seeing Edward, it was sickening!! I wasn't too pleased with the movie. The face makeup was a little overdone! I didn't like Edward...sad but true...I think they could have picked a different actor! I like the books alot better! It was surprising though how I had imagined some of the same things I did see in the movie. So that was nice! What a great series of books!! I'm now reading The Host, and trying to get into it...not at all the same, but I think it's starting to get a little better, I'm half way through it! Let me know your thoughts on the movie!

Thanksgiving is this week...doesn't seem like it should be! I'm excited though that everything gets cancelled around a Holiday...which makes it easier to relax! Kevin even has a 4 day weekend!!! Can't remember when this happened last! Enjoy your week!!

Busy~Busy

Jaycee and Bella

So...I tried just journaling and not posting a picture...COULDN'T do it!! I had to click back on and add a photo! This is Trina's dog Bella. Jaycee just adores her, and she is so cuddly! This poor girl wants a dog so badly...I just don't want to babysit all the time, and wonder who will take care of the thing when we are gone...(which is all the time!). And of course I don't want my house to smell like dog,...and I don't want dog hair all over the furniture....and allergies...I sound so mean huh?

I just realized that I haven't been taking many pictures lately...hmmm, oh ya, its because I am turning over a new leaf these days! I procrastinated SOOOOO bad this last 3 weeks, and had to meet some deadlines that weren't very fun because of that!
So...I'm all about getting it done!!!
I am a couple steps ahead of Christmas this year...just about 1/2 done!! I've actually been thinking about Christmas since like October 1st. Wierd for me! So I am trying to get things all organized, so I can enjoy my Family during the holidays, and not stress! Maybe do a little baking this year!! What a concept...I don't usually have time for that!?
My goal is to mail Ryan's Family in Alaska their Christmas the first of December, along with my cards...which I am in the process of making!
I really don't like putting things off...so why do I?! I feel much better when I have time to do them right! Live and Learn I guess!

Mom and Dad House will be here for Thanksgiving this year...actually on the 21st! They just got their mission call to San Jose Calif! They leave for the MTC on the 5th of January...so this will be a wonderful visit with them before they go on their 12 month mission! They were so excited to get their call! They had all us kids on a conference call when they opened their letter! What a neat experience to prepare for!

I have Tanner's room all painted and put back together. Just finished painting our bedroom...the only room in the house that had NEVER been painted since we bought this house 10 and 1/2 years ago!! Thats terrible!! It looks so nice...great to have a little color on the walls!! Now to finish decorating! And I am itching to re-paint the downstairs bathroom...then Jaycee's room after the holidays. Never done is it?!

No gobble NO glory!

The famous turkey cupcakes!!

Don't know if you can tell or not, but Jaycee got her bottom braces just this week...and she has thanksgiving colors on her brackets...brown and burgandy...they really make wearing braces fun these days! She is so faithful in brushing and flossing...I'm glad!! her teeth are moving already, this whole thing is amazing to me!!

So today was Tanner's last soccer game of the season....SO in preparation for the Turkey shoot next week (2 final...final days of soccer) it was our turn to bring the snack....so...we made turkey cupcakes...in honor of the turkey shoot next week!!

Just a little note to self though...DO NOT attempt to make these an hour before the game...they do take a little bit longer than that to create!!

I was trying to put on the feathers for about 30 minutes....they weren't working...not even close to working!! (they are fruit roll-ups...very sticky and not cooperating!) They were drooping, and just looked terrible!! THEN...Jaycee walks into the kitchen and says..."I know, try this!" And we did, and they worked....she is SO creative...and having patience helps too, as I was getting a little frustrated with the darn things!!

We got them almost done, and I said....Jace, these don't look right?! She said..."Mom, they need a gobble....under their eyes....NO GOBBLE...NO GLORY!!!" I laughed so hard...so the poor things needed gobbles, and then they were complete....Jaycee saved the day, and we made it on time to the game!!! Hooray!!

We survived!!

We had 4 halloween parties this last week....and it's over! We did have alot of fun though! It started off with the school carnival on Wednesday, our ward halloween carnival on Friday. Which by the way was OVER the top!!! So well prepared, and tons for the kids to do!! Popcorn machine, cotton Candy, sno-cones, great prizes for playing games...the works! The best Ward party I've ever been too! Tanner won a badge for the Most Original Costume...he was pretty happy about that!

Saturday, we had a full day, with a soccer game first, then the Hoedown that we go to every year! Our kids would be devastated if we ever missed this one! They have the clowns Glitterbug and Beep Beep come and do face make-up, tiwsty COOL balloons, and they always have a silly show for the kids as well! They make the party!

This year, they gave raffle tickets if you brought canned food for a charity....and you got a ticket just for coming. They also had a costume contest...one for adults, and one for the kids. Since the party was on Nov 1st, there weren't alot of people who dressed up...but enough for a contest!

Tanner ended up winning $20.00 for the best costume for the kids, and Kevin and I won $100.00 for the best adult costume!!! Shocker....thats alot to give away!!!

Then Mike handed Kevin the raffle bucket and asked him to draw a ticket out for the raffle,....and well............ he drew MINE!!!! Another $100.00 for the raffle!!! WOW.....we made out at this party!!! So kind!!!

Afterwards, we had a get together with friends in Tacoma..., When Tanner got in the car, he said...is there any other parties that we can go to and earn some more money?! Too funny! We had a great time with Rob and Jerda and friends! Glenna brought a cool activity for all of us to do...and it was SOOOOO cool!! Tossed a bag back and forth with various ingredients, and Wall-ahh...homemade ice-cream when we were finished!! Great idea for birthday partys I'd have to say!!
It will be nice to relax this next week..that's alot of activity along with the everyday things we have to do as well! And it will be nice to have something different to eat other that hot dogs and chilli....which is what they served at the 3 out of 4 partys this week!! Not complaining though!!

Today was church (Tanner bore his testimony for the first time today!) He was so cute...he rehearsed what he was going to say while sitting on the bench, then I asked him if he wanted me to go up with him and he said.."no, I'll be fine"! Guess he's growing up!

I'm going to paint our bedroom this next week...finally add some color to that room after 10 years of living in this house....Bout time!!! Then concentrate on Christmas cards and gift giving!! It's that time of year!