Our new look. Before.

Ok! so Merry Christmas to us! Here are a few shots of the house in the before state of things so

you can get a good feel for the changes. (don't mind the holiday decor.)

Random Santa sighting!

I SOOO wish I had, had a camera with me to capture the looks on there faces.

Saturday morning we were at auntie J's house working the garage sale, when what do I see but Santa decked out to the nine's in his new sky blue mustang. He pulled into the church parking lot and sat there a minute finishing his call on his cell. What a sight to see I tell you. (there was a ward having their Christmas party) Just then Speed came out of the house. I said "hey look over there." He scanned the parking lot and finally spotted him. (it took awhile you know because Santa was right in front and completely obvious.) Speed's eye's got so big and his jaw actually dropped. Santa saw him gawking and waved. Speed blurted out "I've got to get the girls. The three of them were back in a flash. Girly stopped in her track, "Santa!" and Wee One grinned so big I really think her cheeks could have burst. Santa was so awesome he started walking our way so I took them and we meet him across the street half way. He talked to them and asked them what they wanted, were they being good... Speed spoke to him, Girly took a few seconds and then replied but Wee One was SO star struck all she could do was grin and grin and grin. She could hardly even say HI! let alone answer his questions. Oh my gosh it was so sweet and so funny. He just really made their day. Not till after we said goodbye (Santa was spotted by the kids in the other ward and the mob was running across the parking lot) and crossed back to our side of the street was Wee One finally able to speak. By now though it came out as a yell "Goodbye Santa". Still with a Huge grin painted on her face. All three of them are even more excited for our Christmas party now so they can see Santa again.

I sure hope you are all enjoying this season and all the great things that go with it. Truly a magical time of year. How blessed we all truly are.

Joseph B. Wirthin

Goodbye Elder Wirthin, the oldest living appostle at age 91. "Well done thou good and faithful servent."

Totally Worth It!

Okay, so Jamie, my Mom and I went to the midnight showing of Twilight. It was totally worth it. I wasn't sure about the casting of a few of the characters or how the overall movie would really be. All I have to say is; I was more than pleasantly surprised. I see it all now and can agree with the choices. I loved and will see it again. Next time I'll be taking JP with me. I saw several friends at the theater and the atmosphere was great. I would do it again in a heart beat.

Twilight Movie Night.

I don't know who plans on doing what, but Nov. 20th is the Twilight release. I hope you have bought your tickets on line already if you are planning on attending a midnight type show. CineMark 12:01am and 12:10am are for sure sold out. We have 12:10am tickets and will wait at the church from 9pm till 9:15pm for anyone who has 12:01am or 12:10am tickets in order to car pool and fun waiting in line if you are interested. If not have fun when you do go.

Marty Ann

How cute is this. So Friday Wee One was in our room looking out the window calling for Marty(our dog). He apparently was not coming so she kept calling "Marty, Marty" after not appearing still, I heard the tone of her voice change and an addition to her cry. "MARTY ANN!"

"MARTY ANN!" I just cracked up. (For those who don't know ANN is her middle name.) It worked though. He came running but quick. What a precious memory.

Halloween

We had a fun day. The kids had there parade and a party at school. Wee One and I went to Sophie's B-day party. (We had a great time - Thanks Becky. You are a great party thrower.)

Speed was a Ninja.

Girly for the first part of the day was a pioneer. And for evening was a dance girl.

Wee One was a kitty all day long and loved it.

The whole gang.