Christmas Day

Christmas Day was a great day at the Farrow house. We all slept in and Santa did make his visit. Brinley loved all her gifts. A funny story goes like this.....Brin had the chance to sit on Santas lap at the ward Christmas Party. One day she was telling me all the stuff that Santa was going to bring. They were things I had never heard about. She said "mom, don't worry about it Santa knows and you will just have to wait and see them when I get them" The faith of the little ones!!!! Way to cute.

We had fun with picking names out of a hat this year. We were focusing on the giving this year. It was very heart felt. Everyone really thought about each gift and how to make it special for their particular person. We revealed each gift giver as we presented the gift. A new family tradition for sure.

Christmas Eve 2009

We were so thankful to have Brittany and Scott home for the holidays. We missed the grandparents and other family this year, but celebrated with our dear friends the Moore's and Kunze's. Mom prepared a yummy dinner earlier in the day. To her surprise the traditional Red Velvet cake and turkey actually turned out. Yummy!!!!! We all got together in the evening and first had our dinner. Then on to the Christmas Eve Program. Father delivered a Christmas message of the nativity and shared a message from President Monson. "It is not what did we get this Christmas, but what did we GIVE!" Perfect for for our family this year. Afterwards we had a talent show. Brinley performed her shamu tricks...because she wants to be a sea world trainer someday. The kids sang and played the piano. It was a fun treat to have the Kunze's play the guitar. Wow, Fred is amazing. We can't wait to go hear him play in the Gaslamp.

After the guests left, we opened Nanny and Bompas gifts....for we knew this meant Christmas P.J's for everyone. It was perfect!!! We had fun watching Brinley perform her many personalities....she was auditioning a talent show and did renditions of songs by deaf performers and blindsided performers....this meant cross-eyed!!! Way to funny.

Holiday Goodies

Brittany and I decided to get a little domestic in the kitchen. These holiday yummies took a good three hours, but we were anxious to see if they would turn out and taste as good as they looked in the Better Homes and Garden magazine. The chocolate part was super. The filling to die for. It had marshmallow cream. The recipe called for 4 cups of butter and 9 cups of sugar. Haha...our friends will never know the true calorie count...but who is counting this time of year!!!! We had fun going Christmas caroling around town and delivering our little surprises. For your info these are called "Peppermint Crunch Woopie Pies", worth the effort!

Scott's Graduation BYU I

Kevin and I had an unexpected early Christmas gift of going to Rexburg to see our kids. We knew Scott was planning on graduating...but to their insistence and humbleness they told us don't worry...you guys don't need to come. A few weeks before the semesters end, Scott was awarded the privilege of speaking at the commencement exercises and would graduate Cum Laud in the graduating class of 2009. We are so glad that we did not not miss the opportunity to be with them. The Olsen's were there and our visit was so fun. Scott did a great job. He was able to sit on stage with the Dean of the Business and Communications College, Sister Bergstrom. The spirit was strong. The visiting Apostle, Richard G. Scott spoke along with President Clark. You could definitely feel the love these men have for these students. They have so much to look forward too. Brittany plans to graduate this coming July...and we are sooo proud of the both of them in getting their education.

Day after Thanksgiving Visit

On our way home from the Arizona mountains we got to stop and visit the Brandon Farrow Family in Gilbert. We were able to see their new house and all the fun upgrades they have put into the fixer upper. Way to go guys!!!! It was fun to see how the kids are growing up. Life is all about family, food, and laughter!!!!

Thanksgiving with Moon's

We sure had a blast with our family in Pinetop, Arizona this Thanksgiving. The cabin in plenty big and the perfect place just to relax and get away. We had plenty of good food, company, games, movies, Wii time, and long walks along the golf course. The kids got along really well. Brinley and Ryan were inseparable. Fun to share memories together.

The Eagle has landed!!

After a bit of nagging and prodding to get going on an Eagle Project....with the help of his father and his scout leaders Blake was able to get his project complete. The project was tailored perfectly for Blake. As a member of the SPHS baseball team he was able to make their varsity field even better. The foul ball poles were mere PVC pipes....now they are galvanized 600 pound steel poles that are 25 feel high. Now he hopes that the umps will make calls their way. His ball team was able to help with the project, and I think that the boys will really have a good feeling when they are the home team. Blake needs to still complete the whole package and submit it to the boar of review. We will keep you posted when the big Court of Honor is scheduled!

Tamale Time

This year the kids got out of school early this Thanksgiving break. We headed to Grandma and Grandpa Moon. What they love best about grandma's house....is the cooking. Grandma so sweetly decided to teach us all how to make tamales by scratch. No kidding....they were the best I have ever had. This is so difficult living in Southern California, with taco shops on each block and non quit compare to Grandmas cooking. We also made empanadas and guacamole and rice an beans. What a grand day!!!!

Blake's School Dance

Blake is finally 16, and got asked to a dance by his darling girlfriend Patricia. She asked him to the backwards dance by coming into his room and putting a message on the mirror. She then covered it with balloons and left a message to pop them. We had company over...and it was fun for Blake to get this invitation. To reply back Blake made a poster and put Christmas lights all over Patricia's garage door. The message said "I would be delighted to go to Backwards with you." They had a blast together.

Pliler's Surprise Visit

We had a blast with our cousins this summer. It was just the girls!!!! We went to Ocean Beach for the first time and played their all day. The treat was at the end of day when we treated ourselves to a Hodad's Hamburger. Voted San Diego's Best burger. It was pretty scrumptious.

It was fun getting together at Nanny and Bompas, our house for pool fun, and enjoying different beaches this summer. We some times forget how lucky we are to be so close to all sorts of fun places in Southern California. It is good to become a tourist in your home hometown!!!!

Wicked!!!!

We had a 'WICKED" trip to Arizona. We saw the hottest musical in the hottest place I have ever been to!!!! It is a good thing we love our family so much and that we would travel the dessert a zillion times to share fun times with the Moons and Grandparents!!!

We loved getting together with the Bartholamews, Moons and Kelee's good friends. We had fun getting all ready with manicures before hand(no pun intended) and a full on beauty shop set up to get ready for our big night. It was a total girls night out!!! Complete with a great dinner at Cheesecake Factory, great company and a great performance.

We waited at the stage door right, for all the cast to leave the theater.
The girls had the chance to meet Elphaba above. Bailey gave her a hug as she exited and told her that she was amazing. The gal had tears in her eyes and was very gracious.

Can you tell by the smiles that the girls were thrilled to meet Fiero.

This little short guy was Bic, or Bok...what ever his name was??? He played the character that truly loved Galinda, but decided to befriend Nessa, Elphaba's sister.

This was Galinda! She was the most sweet of them all. She was this little tiny thing from Phoenix. She said she has truly enjoyed performing in her home town.

Girls Camp 2009

It sure was awesome starting out our summer out with Girls Camp up at Camp Cedar Glen in Julian, California. Our theme this year was "No Guts, No Glory" with a Survivor flavor. We had lots of High Adventure activities, such as High Ropes course, climbing towers, archery and hikes. I was left in for my second year of being in charge of camp....could not have done it with out our YW's Board. I sure am lucky to work with great women and leaders.

It was Bailey's first girls camp, and she was very excited to be up there with me and her sister Brooke. They roomed together in a cabin that was infested with ants by the second day. The ants found their stash of junk food. They were evacuated to the sleep in the camp chapel. What an adventure.

Very relived it was a successful event. We had no complaints from any of the young women. The Camp was a great place to get away and enjoy nature, each other and strengthening our testimonies.

I'm Yours

This is Bailey sideways singing I'm Yours at Children's Chorus. Mom filmed using a digital camera and it somehow filmed side ways. Just close your eyes and listen!!!! She did an amazing job. At least her mom thinks sooo..!!!!!!

Our MVP...or MOP!!!!

San Pasqual Baseball had their end of the year awards ceremony. Blake received the MVP(or Mop...most outstanding player) award on JV and a huge accolades from both coaches, and they said he will make Varsity proud next year. They said he is the Team Leader, and although he struggled with the last several games at bat, is an amazingly talented player. They talked about his ability to make double plays and talked about some of the plays he made through out the year. Coach Art Warren is retiring next year, and said that in all his years of coaching there has never been a team this loving and caring and had the ability to come together. He never had one problem with any of them. They had the two tragedies and that these boys together became men from these experiences together.

Blue and Grey Ball

Brooke's Social Studies class threw a "Celebrating Unity Ball" this year at the Bear Valley Middle School for all the 8th Grade. This ball was a Civil War reenactment , and the kids learned all types of etiquette and dances in P.E. like the Virginia Reel, Ladies Chain and several others. She was able to borrow a gorgeous dress and get all dolled up. Grandma Farrow came and made her hair look beautiful. She needed to get three partners for three different dance sets, but was asked by 9 boys. I don't know what to make of our silent beauty. Grandma and Grandpa Moon were out visiting, so it was fun for them to get to take part in this too. Brooke had a blast dancing the night away.

The Darndest Things Kids Say

We have really been blown away lately by our youngest Brinley.  She seriously asks us when is she going to turn 6 everyday, but I know she thinks she is a teenager!!  Scary!!!!!   Well...Blake is out of school, and I saw this all transpiring from another room.  Brinley is all decked out in her boots, a big furry coat and a baby stroller with Lucy.  She says this to Blake:

Brinley:  ahhhh holy crap I'm late for camp.

Blake:  What camp?

Brinley:  For Lucy.

Blake:  ohhhh  (he does not want to say too much, so she will keep going on!).

Brinley:  Look I can see her teacher already. I’m sixteen and I can’t even drive, and my Mom is at a stupid meeting. she’s practically been there all day.. .not all day, and she does this everyday.

The poor kid is soo bored.  She accessorizes daily, so you should see her room.  At least 3 outfits a day.  New nail polish color everyday...plus you can see the trail of polish on floors, bathroom counters, granite kitchen counters.  Oh...what funn!!!  She can even do her right hand now.  She is a hoot to follow around!!!!  Her family sure loves her,  she doesn't miss much, and she's hardly shy!!!

Hoppy Easter

 

 

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Hello! I hope you'll welcome me to the wonderful world of blogspot. This is for my posterity...now I just have to find the time to do it! So here it goes.... It was so much fun having Brittany and Scott here for Easter. We enjoyed taking these pictures after church in front of our blooming spring flowers! Spring is my favorite time of the year. After this we headed to Nanny and Bompa's for a delicious Easter feast! We had Easter egg hunts, played the Wii, and all took well deserved Sunday naps...doesn't get much better than that!

Also, this weekend we all got to experience the Museum of Man in Balboa Park. We saw the Body Exhibit and say it was a little creepy, yet cool and mysterious...after going, how could you not believe there was a God that created such a wonderful and intricate creation. We sort of lost our appetite but about 20 minutes later....everyone was starving and we HAD to indulge in a savory Japanese buffet. Brittany was in heaven with the all you could eat sushi...while Brooke found her pizza and chicken. Blake, Scott and Dad counted their plates...they ate 8, and ate...and ate. :) We were stuffed by the end of it...and man was the car filled with a noxious smell the whole way home! haaha! We hope to do more exciting things while we are still on Spring Break and have the kids home.