Wow! This is Late!

Where have I been in blogging world? Halloween was awesome! We had wonderful friends invite us over for a party at their house and Jared took the girls trick-or-treating while I sat on my porch passing out candy. Bryn was a vampress (is that even a word?), Scotlyn was a magician, and Coco was a duck.

Ode to Mr. Turner

If I could serenade you these are the songs I would choose:

Who Are The People In My Hood?

Jessica and KK had a sleepover. They did typical teenager things like make cookies, etc. I have no idea what they were thinking with the "let's brush each other's hair" part of sleepover.

Tay is a beautiful little girl who is always dressed to the "T". She is my mentor in style.

These lovely ladies went to our Trunk or Treat with us and afterward came over for a cup of hot chocolate! YUM!

These random pictures were recently taken and I have no idea what one has to do with another except that they are of people I admire!

Go Cougs!

Dear BYU Football Team,

You must win tomorrow. The daddy of these three little sweet girls will be grumpy if you don't. We can't let that happen again now can we? So, stalwart men and true, FIGHT, FIGHT, WIN!

Good luck,
The Estrogen Gang Leader

Pumpkin

This was my little Coco-pumkin 3 years ago. How I miss those cheeks! I love my Zion McKoy!

Ward Fall Festival

Music City Memory Marathon

Jared took the week off and on one day we went to the city and walked around to see some sights. We went on the Shelby Street pedestrian bridge, and walked along the Cumberland River on Riverfront Parkway, saw Fort Nashborough (Nashville's first settlement), LP Field (where the Titans play) and splashed in a few fountains! It was a beautiful 70+ degree day in October and I'm glad we took advantage of it!

The Goods

Here are some of my crafts I was selling at the craft fair (chalkboard clipboards with a bucket for chalk, stitcheries, clothespins, dishwasher magnets, homemade apple pie in a jar, clothespin magnets). I did pretty decent although it's possible I could have done better in a more sound economy. I had a good time nevertheless!

That Girl Is Crafty

I will be selling some of my creations in a craft fair with 29 other craft vendors tomorrow, October 17 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Hermitage in Summitt Hospital's main lobby (ER entrance). Please come by and check it out if you are in the area (Cami Branham's creations are also in my booth)!

Priceless

Dear Scotlyn,

I don't know how you do it, honey. Everytime I see this picture, I laugh. Oh, c'mon, don't you cry that I say that. I'm not laughing AT you. I'm laughing because I feel so much joy knowing you have a unique personality and I treasure the fact that I get to see all the goodness that comes from your giving heart everyday. You like to make others happy. Just know you do especially when we see this snapshot in time--October 2005.

I love you!
Mommy

Nashville Debate 08

Jared got a press kit for the debate tonight at Belmont University here in Nashville. It includes information about the debate on a flash drive, a water bottle, candy that originated in TN, information about the state and election, and a press pass (issued by the secret service) so he can enter the debate venue. Check out the debate info, video and slideshows here.

Sleepover

My girls decided to have a sleepover in Bryn's room last night. Scotlyn somehow got the best end of the stick and slept in Bryn's bed. Coco got the hard hope chest to sleep on, and Bryn slept in her fuzzy, purple chair. These sleep choices say much about their personalities. . .

Craft-O-Rama

Meesh and Frosty came over for a craft day! These are some amazingly talented women! We crafted whilst the children played in the backyard. What a crafty day!

Frosty Fam

I made this stitchery for Jill's birthday in August. I just have to say that I love the Frost's (I'm sure you couldn't tell). They have been so good to us! This week alone they took Bryn to a Nashville Predators game (Nashville's Pro Hockey Team), and the next night took her to Taylor's soccer game and dinner! They are always graciously serving others and always with a smile! They are a great example to me!

P.S. And By the Way

"P.S. and by the way" is a famous quote uttered by Sister Smith. Since it's been at least 3 or 4 weeks since this picture was taken of Sister Smith and her new companion, Sister Nielson, I will use the same adage: P.S. and by the way, Sister Thacker was transferred (boo-hoo!) and Sister Nielson from West Valley City, Utah will be Sister Smith's new comp! I've been told that my blogging is lacking lately so I thought I'd dig around to the bottom of my purse for my camera and download some pictures. There were only few and this is one of them.

Tagged Again

8 Favorite TV shows...
1. The Office
2. What Not To Wear
3. Hannity & Colmes
4. Nancy Grace
5. On the Record with Greta Van Sustren
6. Ellen
7. Oprah
8. Little People, Big World (or any reality show on TLC)

8 Favorite Restaurants...
1. Rumbi Island Grill (not here)
2. Cafe Rio (not here)
3. Pei Wei
4. Cinco de Mayo
5. Red Robin
6. Olive Garden
7. The Melting Pot
8. Cheesecake Factory

8 things that happened yesterday...
1. Laundry
2. Exercised for 2 hours
3. Surfed. . .the net
4. Dishes
5. Talked for hours on the phone
6. Brainstormed craft ideas for a craft fair I'm participating in.
7. Desa brought me a card and flowers--just because she's sweet! Thanks Desa!
8. Jared took Scotlyn on a daddy-daughter date

8 things to look forward to...
1. Lee & Tricia's visit for Thanksgiving!
2. Kathy's visit for Christmas!
3. Kelly's visit in December!
4. Craft fair
5. Primary Program. . .being over with
6. Super Saturday
7. Halloween festivities
8. Making Christmas decorations

8 things I love about Fall...
1. Colors
2. Crisp, cool air
3. Living in the south. . .saying "Happy Fall, Ya'all"
4. Warm socks
5. Christmas shopping/gift making
6. Less humidity
7. Rosy cheeks
8. Sweaters. . .100% acrylic ;)

8 things on my wishlist...
1. Haircut
2. Hobby Lobby shopping spree
3. Clothes
4. Clothes
5. Clothes
6. Clothes
7. Clothes
8. World Peace

Here's an open invitation to everyone to participate (or not)! Look forward to seeing your answers!

Antenna

Dear Mom,

I am SO embarrassed. WHY did you ever let me wear a ponytail sticking straight out of my head? It looks like an antenna on a teletubby. And, those cheeks--what? Please tell me I wasn't that chubby. . .well, okay I guess I was pretty cute. But, the hairdo, really. . .c'mon.

Exasperatedly yours,
Coco

Awww...

Mr. Turner sent me an email from work which reads:

You sure can be awfully. . .

. . .delightful
. . .fun to be around
. . .good to talk to
. . .good to our girls
. . .awesome
. . .hot stuff

You are what I want the girls to be.

My response?

Why, thank you, Mr. Turner. Here is the last slice of pie I saved just for you. Oh yeah, and ditto.

Petrol

Petrol (as they call it in England) is having a tough time making it here to us in Nashville from Houston due to the Hurricane Ike. Friday, I went to filler up and there was no petrol to be had. Wherever I went there were bags around the pump meaning they're dry. It was a huge news story (still is), thus, the local news got blamed for the shortage. Say what? Yep--CNN reported that Nashville's local media created a panic (by reporting the news--was that what they're supposed to do?), and therefore, a shortage. Well, ahem. . .here's what CNN has to say when the same crisis is happening in their headquarters city of Atlanta. Uh. . .Houston, we have a problem.

High School Tag

Your High School's Name-East Anchorage High School

High School Colors- Red, White & Blue

High School Mascot- T-Birds (Thunderbirds) (on a totem pole, seriously)

Did you date anyone from your school?- Of course. I lived in Alaska where else was I going to find anyone else to date. . .that didn't have a rifle and hunting gear on all the time?

What kind of car did you drive?- I didn't need a car. My friends had cars or, if needed, we dog mushed to school. . .uphill, in the snow;)

It's Friday night where are you?- Church dances or slumber parties with my friends.

Were you a party animal?- A slumber party animal

Were you considered a flirt?- I hope not.

Were you in band, orchestra, choir, or any other group?- I am not musically inclined, but I was the Yearbook Editor.

Were you in any clubs?- No, they were for the less-than-cool kids;)

Did you ever get suspended or expelled?- Nope

Can you still sing the fight song?- Never could sing it.

Who were your favorite teachers?- Mr. Weatherwax. He was my yearbook instructor and he saw a diamond in the rough with me and helped me get out of my nerdy, shy-shell.

Where did you sit during lunch?- Because we were always fighting deadlines, I ate my lunch in the yearbook room.

Who did you go to Homecoming with?- My friends

Who did you go to Prom with?- My sophomore year I went with Mitch G. (he was a cool senior who took me to his prom). My junior year I went with Chris E. who, for my birthday, filled my entire room up with pink balloons--I couldn't even walk in). My senior year I went with Shaun D.

If you could go back and re-do high school would you?- No way!! I would re-do my college days though!

What do you remember about Graduation?- Too long. I remember sobbing and wishing my dad could have been there to see me. My mom sent me roses from him that day saying how he would be so proud of me (same with my college graduation).

Do you plan on going to your 10 year reunion, or if you already went what was it like?- No. Too far away. Maybe someday though.

I tag Gail, Jill, Joanna, Candice, Suzanne, Kristi and whoever else wants to do this!

Awkward

Click the video above to watch Coco in action, but pause my playlist first!

Last night Jared and the girls watched "Nacho Libre". Apparently, they only wanted to watch it because there's lots of tooting in it. During the toast scene (two people are eating toast silently together), Coco blurted out, "Awkweeerd!" How does she even know that that was an awkward moment?

The Quest. . .Continues

59-0. Need I say more? We had a BYU football party at our house Saturday. We got the ward projector and screen and Keith set it up in our bonus room! We loved having true blue BYU fans all in the same room! Thanks Keith, Andrew, and the Hollingsheads! Go Cougs!

Stellar Cellular

We, er, um. . .Bryn got an A+ on her science project! It's a diagram of a plant cell. She really knows her stuff this one!