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Friday when Carson came home from school he announced he finished the entire series of Harry Potter. He was sad it was over. He enjoyed every word! Bailee asked him what's next? He said he would start at the beginning, after a few different books. :)

He found a recipe online last week and kept asking me to get the ingredients he needed. Tonight after dinner we made it. He enjoyed tasting it but he didn't want to finish the whole glass. It was very sweet. We have no idea if it's close to the original. Maybe one day we can take him to Orlando. That's his dream! 

full Sunday

Some Sunday's are busier than weekdays for me. With my calling being in the Stake Primary I attended Ward Conference for another Ward today. I enjoy my calling very much. It's not hard just tends to be busy on Sunday's. There was one Sunday I attended three different Primary programs. Now that was a full day!

I asked Karlee to take a picture of these handsome boys. It was 60 degrees today but Mason was going to wear his new sweeter no matter what! He likes to look nice. And Carson with his favorite tie, Harry Potter of course. :) I sure love them! I love all my kids!! 

Tonight was the Stake Think Pink. The Stake recognized all the YW (and leaders and moms) for earning their Personal Progress medallion. Karlee only received one rose. The other roses are for those who weren't there. She volunteered to carry them. Smart girl! She displayed her bag she made for a project. The whole evening was nice. Beautifully decorated, yummy treats, and I felt the Spirit many times. Success!! 

Bailee ended up attending a work meeting tonight. She's feeling much better she's just terribly swollen. She attended church with the family today. She wasn't ready to see all her friends at her YSA Ward. I don't blame her. 

successful Saturday

We had another beautiful day, even if it is beginning to feel more like winter. Brian moved the trailer and ATV's under the deck so he can park in the garage during the cold winter months. We then put up Christmas lights. It went quick with everyone's help. Dad and the littles (I think those three will always be "the littles" to me.) put them up on the garage while Bailee and I put them around the deck. 

Before I started dinner the sunset caught my eye! I love my view from my kitchen!!

Bailee was feeling good enough today to run to the library. But I still can't share a picture of her. She thinks she looks like one of Dr. Seuss' characters (possibly Cindy Lou Who). :D 

Then tonight Brian did some crocheting while I sewed some more. This is a table runner I started last year but never got around to finish. Maybe I will this year...BEFORE Christmas. 

Christmas is coming

We're busy busy, working on gifts for Christmas. Here's a peek of some of the things we're working on. 

Then tonight while I was preparing dinner I turned on the radio and would you believe Christmas music was playing?! I loved it!  It also turned cold today so I think winter is really here.

This morning Bailee had oral surgery. They removed 6 baby teeth on her upper jaw, did a bone graft then put in 5 implants. To say she's sore is putting it mild. She slept most of the afternoon, then woke up hungry so I spoon feed her ice cream. Poor girl wasn't up to feeding herself. I made potato and cheese soup so she would have something easy to eat. 

She hurts when she laughs...

three new babies

I've been busy making baby blankets for my neice and nephews. 

Taliesyn had a little girl, Opal, at the end of September. She's super cute with lots of hair. Facebook sure is helpful to see these babies. :) That's where I got these baby pictures. (I think Opal is a month old here.)

Devyn and his wife Amanda adopted a little boy. Their son Jakobe, and Josh and Kylie's son, Dustin, were born the same day. 

(On the way home from the hospital.)

I've enjoyed making these blankets. These last two blankets, and probably the next ones I make, I rounded the corners. They were easier to sew and they turned out great!

I usually only personalize the burb cloths. For some reason I put Dustin's name on his blanket. I guess I needed to shake things up a bit. 

(Dustin's birth day.)

date night

Friday has been our standing date night for...I don't even remember how long, maybe 7 years. It's just a given. If the kids have things going on we do all we can to still make it happen. A few times we've moved it to Saturday. There have been a couple occasions where everybody was busy so Carson would come with us. We then would go see a movie that we knew he would like. 

Life happens and we get in a rut...

This morning I found this on my bathroom counter. It totally made my day!! My heart did a little flip, my stomach got butterflies. It was silly but I LOVED it!! I love Brian so much! I know we have to do these little things for each other to keep excitement in our marriage. Afterall, once the kids move out it'll be just the two of us. We better make sure we still like each other. ;)

She's 20!!

I can't believe this girl is 20!! She's getting so old! Thursday I took her out to lunch then we did a little shopping. She's always had a thing for glasses. She found these in a Halloween store. For some reason she didn't buy them. 

I think she's had a good birthday. With every gift she opened she exclaimed, "That's what I wanted!!" 

When she saw these candies on her cupcakes she hollared, "Best birthday ever!!" I use to put these on all the girls birthday cakes. I haven't done so for years and last week Bailee mentioned she loved them. Such a simple thing to please her. 

Happy birthday Bailee!! I love you!!