"Sundae Night"

Yummy treats for the kids, mom, and I'm not sure if it goes up my nose or not...

Black Friday?

Aha, when a number of us weren't sure what today's moniker meant, I looked it up and found the first Black Friday was in 1869 when gold market went kaput. But now, as I thought, it is when all those retail giants out there can add to their coffers and make sure they are in the black rather than red for rest of year. Did any of you venture out? I just finished baking a cake and delicious turkey soup from food Sunshine sent home with me. I'm still bummed out that I forgot to take the bottled sauerkraut up to prep for dinner. Your dad and my dad and Lance are very disappointed with me I'm sure. Two of family were wearing Jack Skellington shirts and when they found out I'd never heard of the dude before I sat down with grandkids and I watched the DVD and found out all about Jack.

Kudos to Hyun for losing some excess pounds and he looks great and was doing some GQ poses for his mom and me.These silly relatives of yours are doing better with illness, but Sunshine has no voice yet and had to whisper all day. Sorry to learn that Rebecca has been sick for 2 weeks with similar symptons.

Way to go!!! is right to the CO family who were out running early yesterday and I'm impressed with Brayden's win. Another Howells athelete in the making I think. And Holly - I'm so glad you were invited to spend the day with nice friends. Thanks for posting photos.

Thanksgiving 5k

We ran a 5k at 8am today, me and Katie, drew and Brayden, and a spattering of Katie's extended fam. Katie's finished in the top third for her age group and Brayden got 2nd place!!! Wtg!

Wednesday Weigh-In

I've got the pie and rolls made for tomorrow's dinner with Brooke, Sunshine and family but did manage to get a 40 minute walk in the 79 degree sunshine, yea. I got an email from honey Hannah letting me know that she's got straight A's going in all of her classes. She's got a heavy load, has been working very hard and I'm so proud of her. Congrats and Good Going!! I weigh 89.0.

Disney & CA Adventure

We spent the Last day in Anaheim at Disney
& Ca Adventure. the girls were tired & sick still, but we managed to ride the favorites before 3pm & head back to AZ!

hands down Favorite- Grisley Rapids (fast lines) and of course CA Screamin! Ffiona is offically a thrill junkie!!

Regionals

Here is Taryn with her Over 15 Team from Phoenix. She was on 3 teams, 2 from Tucson all 3 teams looked great.

Ffiona was spectaular in her solos and made her teacher proud!

Look out next year!!!! She's fierce!

Her under 10 team placed 17th of 35 teams the next day!!!

Taryn was amazing- sick for 2 weeks, she competed with Strep Throat & the beginnings of Bronchittis and still managed to palce 24th in the region! (of 122 dancers) She collapsed on the floor from exhaustion durring awards ceremony but managed to make it on stage for her award presentation. Once again she has qualified for Nationals, we know where we'll be for the 4th of July!!! (Chicago!)

Taegan had her first Oireachtas experience- she competed in Traditional Set against 38 dancers. she looked & danced Beautifuly- we were so proud of her.

Brayden's Building

Here is Brayden's 3 story Lego super building. The pic doesn't do it justice, pretty cool! Better than I did at his age!