Choir runs in the Family

RC Willey choir performance

 

 

 

 performing at assisted living center.  they were so cute getting into the songs.  it was so nice to see the smiles on their faces.

this guy was excited about RUDOLPH the Red nosed Reindeer!

 

 singing at BOOMTOWN

bryanna and I having fun while watching the performance

singing on a carousel

Gracie and Abby were part of the choir at school.  They practiced every Thursday for 3.5 months.  They really did an awesome job and I loved listening to their sweet voices.  They  got to perform at RC Willey, Boom Town and an assisted living facility in the area.  Bonus: they were able to stay and ride the rides and play games at Boom Town afterwards!  With the snowstorm drive home it was a night to remember.

Christmas Pictures

 

Trying to take Christmas pictures can get a little crazy!! 

Thanksgiving and Candy Turkeys

 

This is the only picture I got from Thanksgiving.  We enjoyed a quiet, traditional Thanksgiving.  Took the girls to see FROZEN-super cute movie!! We made candy turkeys that are a tradition in my family started by my Grandma Rushton in her 3rd grade classroom.   I think she would be so happy that we are carrying it on for her.  I tell the girls a little about their Great Grandma Rushton whom they nor I ever met.  I can imagine that she would have loved to be with her great granddaughters making candy turkeys! 

 

Honor Choir

 

Bryanna made honor choir this year and we were so excited for her!  Her performance was at The Nuggett in Reno.  They did awesome and she looked so pretty. We enjoyed watching all the honor choirs that night.  I'm so glad that our girls love music.

Trunk or Treat

 Happy Trunk or Treating

 Oh the love

Lattin Farms

 Our traditional pumpkin patch trip to Lattin Farms.  We came on a weekday so it was pretty slow but we still got a hay ride to pick out our pumpkins.

 In search of the best pumpkin ever.

 They're still young enough to ride the cow/horse train.

Nature Drive

 Donner Lake

 Truckee River

 Mom in the photo...at least I'm not showing my grumpy face

Donner Party Pioneer Monument

 

We were planning to go see the Salmon Spawning at Taylor Creek but decided not to drive over an hour for that so we took a little fall nature drive up the 80, along the Truckee River to Donner Lake.  It was a beautiful sunny day and the girls had a great time finding rocks for their collections and helping me take pictures of the pretty trees and water. I love nature.  I am grateful for parents who love nature and always pointed it out to us growing up.  I am thankful to share my love with my girls.

Baptism #3

Abby was baptized on a beautiful Sunday evening in the Washoe Valley Ward building.  What a special day it was for her and our family.

The girls are so lucky that Daddy can baptize them.  It's such a special blessing.

 

 Friends from our old ward in Carson Valley came to support Abby plus many of our new ward members.  It was a completely full room.  We felt so loved. The Spirit was so strong that day.

Grandma Pam came from Washington.  She has been to all the girls baptisms and we are so lucky and blessed that she comes to support them.

p.s. Thank Jen C. for taking the pics

It's GREAT to be 8

 Our last child has turned 8.  I can't believe it.  She is our "new journey" baby.  When I was pregnant with her we moved to Utah.  She is our only Utah baby. 

Abby is sweet and fun and super smart.  We are so happy she is part of our family.

Hello Kitty Birthday party with some of her new friends from school and church.

They had a great time making crafts and decorating their own Hello Kitty cupcakes. Just what Abby wanted!

Happy Birthday Abby dabby-doo!

Pictures

 Abby 8 yrs. old

 Bryanna 11.5 yrs. old

 Gracie 9.5 yrs. old

We have some beautiful places here in Nevada.  We decided to take pictures at Galena Creek just up the road from us.  It was raining a little but lasted  a short time and the sun came out just for us.  I took the pictures myself and I think they turned out pretty well

Wink

Here's lookin' at you kid!

Wild Horses

 Wild Horses in our front yard. Super cool and exciting.  Then they left poop all over the streets and it wasn't so exciting anymore. 

 

2013-2014 School Year

 Bryanna 6th Grade.  Depoali Middle School.  School starts at 7:30 am for this young lady.

 Abby 3rd Grade. Brown Elementary.  Mrs. Keyes

 Gracie 4th Grade. Brown Elementary. Mrs. Benik

Starting a new school this year.  Thinking positive thoughts and praying for good friends and teachers.

yummy back to school cupcakes