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.