Fall Break

For Fall Break I went down to the Valentine House for a couple of days.  Katie and I bottled Apple Pie Filling (forgot to take pictures to prove it!)  It sure is yummy!  We did some sewing and played with kids.

Kody, Lucas and Ryker



Hungry Hadley - she really is such a good baby!



Sweet baby!

 ...and here's a few of the projects I've finally finished!


This little blanket has a story - it used to be mine - then was Katie's and now it's Hadley's!   It had a silky edge on it that was literally in shreds.  I cut off the binding and made a new/old blankie for Hadley! 

Stockings for the newest additions to the family- just need the initials.



Rag Rug - goes fast and it's super simple to do! 



Got a flu shot - (this was a week later)



Blessing Day

Hadley Kate Valentine was given her name and blessing this past Sunday.  Jed came down with a stomach bug Saturday night so she was blessed at home (he didn't dare venture too far from home!)  It was a beautiful day and so nice to spend it with our family. 

Ready for her special day



Hadley and her big brothers



Valentine Family

Aunt Nappy and Hadley

Cheesy Reese!



Bronson Buddy



General Conference Family Weekend

We had a mini family gathering over General Conference this weekend.  We were missing a few (Aaron, Abby, Dax and Landon) but we still had a great time. 

Shara, Tawnya, Carole, Katie and Nappy (and Bronson) 

The girls usually come up with a project to do - hair bows were the item this time. 

Nappy gave Bronson a "buzz" 

Adorable little Hadley Kate

This little baby girl reminds me so much of her mommy when she was a baby! 



My girls. 



Sisters Weekend/2011

 "Sisters Weekend" commenced once again on Sept. 22, 2011.  Shopping seems to be at the top of the list every year and this year was no exception.  First stop - Dillards (followed by MANY, many more)

 "In and Out" burgers for dinner -

 Enjoying a "Village Inn" breakfast with Uncle Ross and Aunt Mary Jo.  (sorry to cut you out Anne)

Texas Roadhouse dinner -(eating is second on the list!) 
We sure had a good time (although we missed Elaine this year.)

Mom's Visit

My mom's dear cousin, Jerry Mortensen,  passed away while I was in Mesa.  Mom flew back with me to attend his funeral in Orem.  It was so nice to have her stay with us for about 10 days! 

Mom playing my pump organ - she got a workout! 

Reese and Grama Great

Taylors Son (?), Mom, Taylor and Darlene

Mom visiting at Jerry's funeral. 

First Cousins - Taylor, Mom, Bevan, Richard and Marvin

Taylor and Mom (Elizabeth)



LaFlorence, Mom and Rae 



Fair Days

Bronson loved the sheep!  He even went over the fence head first! 

Reese and Logan



CJ showing off his prized bunny!  (and trophy!)



Making friends with the sheep



Bronson and Braezen


 

Lucas and Ellie



Ryker, Kody, Hadley and Lucas with Grama Great



Virden, NM


Mom and I decided to take a little trip to Virden on my Dad's birthday.  We stayed with Kent and Shelley and visited quite a few people.  It's always fun to take a trip down "memory lane" and remember life as a kid!  What a great place it was to grow up!  Such great people and friends come from this little town. 

Happy Birthday Dad!  





Mom enjoying the old porch swing




The Clouse House



Hummingbirds at the Payne House - Jean fills her two feeders twice a day! 

We brought a load of Kent and Kyle's watermelons back with us to Mesa!  They still make my mouth water just looking at them.   Dax thought they made a great seat!