How much wood would a woodchuck chuck....

Scott made a mess today in the garage while cutting blocks for me for a craft I'm working on. Sawdust, anyone?

Wayne's World--Party on!!!

Here is Wes' edition of WRTV Wayne's World. Funny boy.
http://westranchtv.com/2008/11/20/west-ranch-tv-november-20-2008/

Just what does Scott do in his spare time?

Today it was replacing a leaky faucet. See, he does more than play games all the time!

Popart Poptart

For ceramics class Kelly had to make pop art out of food. She chose to play on the word and do Poptart Pop Art. Very clever if I do say so myself. She even had a boy in her class take a bite out of the clay for dramatic effect. I thought it turned out very well! Good job Kelly!

Wall Words

I've been cutting out vinyl letters lately with my Cricut and put this one up on my arch in my living room. I think its a bit crooked still, but I'll get to that after staring at it a couple of days to make sure I'm happy with it in this spot. Love love love my cricut!

Wow, thank you!!!

Thank you Christine for the huge compliment! Of course, most of the credit goes to Scott--the graffiti work was all his, and I still enjoy watching it everytime I open my blog! I love blogging, it is such a great and simple way to keep our friends and family close to us. Even though some of us are miles apart, blogging helps us feel like we are a part of the daily stuff, the things that make life wonderful! Blogging has a unique way of bonding people together, sometimes through wonderful events, other times through tragedy. I want to keep this award going by passing it on to 5 of my favorite blogs and here's why:

1. http://blog.cjanerun.com/ Many of you probably already read this blog, or have heard of it since her sister Stephanie Nielsen and her husband Christian were in a plane crash in August. CJane keeps updates on her sister's progress. I enjoy this blog immensely....she speaks from the heart, she tells it like it is, and the unity that has evolved from a tragedy is amazing. I feel strong and inspired by her words.

2. http://jodyferlaak.blogspot.com/ I stumbled onto this blog from someone's link. Jody is an amazing example. She has had more adversity in her lifetime that most of us will ever know. She can put a positive spin on just about anything. Her blog is uplifting and reminds me to try harder to be the best mother I can be.

3. http://stephaniehowell.typepad.com/my_weblog/ This gal is an amazing scrapbooker. Her blogging is straight from the heart. Her husband is fighting in Afghanistan right now and she shares her hopes, her day to day struggles, and her joys through her writing.

The first three blogs are not people that I know personally but count their blogs as daily reads. Picking only 2 more was really hard, do I give it to my sister because we love looking at pictures of baby Jack, or my brother--we love keeping up with his family and the house they are building, or one of my friends that have political rantings, or fabulous family trip pictures, or to my mom who I never thought would start a blog but loves it, or to old friends we have reconnected with, or friends that I just love seeing more insight into their lives? I love reading all the blog links I have posted on my list, but the last two awards go to:

4. http://daleenrae.blogspot.com/ Her blog is titled All Things Great and Small---that sums it up doesn't it. Life is made up of great and small accomplishments that bring us joy. I love that on Sundays she posts her Sunday Sampler, which always draws out positive points that help us to reflect on why we do what we do.

5. http://thesevenmowers.blogspot.com/ This blog is centered around family. Her summary talks about their busy crazy life with 5 kids. I love reading this blog and seeing the energy they have! If you need a reminder to enjoy life as it's happening give this blog a peek!

To each recipient, please pass this award along to 5 bloggers you love to read!

Ward Youth Lip Sync

Last night was the youth's annual lip sync. Thanks Clarissa for the great pictures!

The 1st year Beehives did Lollipop, lollipop...they wore footsy pjs and made styrofoam suckers, they were very cute! Kelly has great rhythm.

The priests did Pirates of the Carribbean and showed us some great sword fights.

A few of us got together and did a spoof on Summer Nights from Grease. Mark and Jamie played the main roles as nerds.

Some may think we are a crazy bunch, but we had a great time!

We even incorporated Elle's "Bend and Snap" from Legally Blonde.

The bishop sang as David Archuleta, and his wife reprised Brooke White's, "You're so vain."

Our ward is awesome!

Alltel Tellall

Spencer, Wes, Jordon, Jordan, and Michael went to the Stake Halloween Dance as the Alltel commercial. They won most original group costumes. They also wore their costumes to school on Halloween and took home a prize there as well. Scott donned his Richard Simmons costume once again, this time for his work costume contest, and brought home a prize for best Horror costume!

YES

PJ Twinners

Chelsie and her friend Natalie at school on Friday for Pajama Day.