Fun at the Ward Party

Friday night was our
Ward Christmas Party.
We just got a new Activity Chairperson
3 weeks before and she did an
excellent job putting it together.

It was a variety show with
differents, songs, musical numbers,
stories, skits and talents.

They had hot chocolate and cider and
lots of yummy desserts.

Bishop presented the Christmas Story
at the end.

We love our Ward family!

Konner and the cub scout
Rootin Tootin (his favorite pass time)

Christmas song.

Garrett performing the 12 days of Christmas

Karli doing the Banana SKit

Karli and the YW in our ward were called the
Skit Chicks they performed between talents.
They were so funny.

Sis Christensen (RS Pres)and Sis. Acosta
recited Twas the Nite Before Christmas in
Spanish version.

Our little Peyton we love her so much flirting with
the little Rashetta boy

The little Jr Primary children singing.
I love those little Porter girls in
the front. We have so many
cute and talented little kids.

Basketball Star

Karli plays basketball for Shepherd.
She loves the game.
She says this picture makes
her arm look deformed

Shepherd Basketball Team

Karli shooting a free throw

In it goes!! Great Job...

Waiting to go in to play.
Karli is a real asset to her team.
She gives it her all and plays great.
She is a real team leader.
Notice the bruises on her knee and arm
she lives for the bruises the bigger the
better as she says it.

Thanksgiving in Holbrook

This year after many years away. We returned to
Happy Holbrook to celebrate Thanksgiving
with Lonnie's family.

Kassi and Kristopher had to stay back in Mesa to work.
So off we went in the rain and to the cold to enjoy.

It was so nice just to sleep, eat and relax without any
scheduled events.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

This picture was in Saturday December 6th newpaper

the article was on Schools loosing funding for these programs

Karil and Evan pratice in orchestra

the article can be viewed by going to mesa.azcentral.com

Karli has played the bass since elementary school

Konner this year took up playng the cello .

We really encourage our children to excel

in music and their talents

Konner is is the back this was his

first orchestra concert.

Karli performing at her concert on
Tuesday.

Karli is very talented and she picks up on

music by ear.

I am still here!!!

To all my blogging friends, I am still here, I have been extremely busy. Hoping to get caught up on the blogging this weekend. Don't give up on me.

Halloween Fun

Konner my Star Wars Trooper

Karli, (my gangster) Kassi(my princess fairy)
Konner(Star Wars) and our little niece Avlee (Angel)

Avlee out little Angel she was so cute and excited
for trick or treat this year.

Brielle(Fairy Princess) and Avlee (Angel)

little friends

Duiane at the Ward Trunk or Treat
we helped with the hot dogs and chili

The "Cooks" cooking the hot dogs

Bro. VanDeGraff in charge of the drink
You go captain...

Alyssa(Disney Princess) and Madi (Unicorn)

sweet little daycare girls...

Brother and Sister Acosta we love these
two wonderful people.


Halloween Party at Clawitters

Tyler and Jenna as little dinosuars
Tyler loved pulling the little ones around
in the wagon while trick or treating..

What an cute face Madelynn

Dylan the little ghost loved all the action....

Tyler, Dylan and Jenna playing on the mat in
the garage.

Dylan and Tyler checking out Uncle Al's sand car
Better not let him catch you!!!

Tyler and Dylan's wrestling match.

Our Halloween Night was filled with
lots of fun with family, ward members
daycare kids and friends.
Thanks everyone for making it a
great night.

LONNIE'S BIRTHDAY!

Lonnie's birthday was Saturday, October 25th. Him, Kassi and Kristopher
went to the sand dunes to play. I was a little down because it was his "45th" Birthday and he would not be home.
So I decided to make him look for his birthday present.
Kassi helped hide the clues and surprise!

He was awakened by an alarm clock and couldn't
figure out what was going off.
(while Kassi is giggle in the back of the toyhauler)

Clue #1 Keeping up with the times....

He had to read page 45 before going to the next clue

Clue #2 he had to look under the kitchen sink

Time for your light to shine....

Clue #3 He had to look in the spices

Spice up your life with Thyme!

Clue #4 The game closet

Don't be late for that important date turn the
timer over and wait 3 minutes

Clue #5 Climbing up the ladder onto top
bunk!!!

Opening up his present. Sorry a little out of focus

to find a new DISNEY PRINCESS WATCH!!

only to be given this new citizen watch later.

I had a lot of fun surprising him..... Even
though I couldn't be there for his birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LONNIE!
I Love You, Lisa