Madge, LouAnn, Me and Dolores all went out to McGrath's for a fun get together lunch.
Madge's daughter made this incredible zebra purse cake. It took her two days to make it.
It was so detailed, even down to the stitching of the seams on the handles.
Dolores couldn't believe that it was a cake.
The filling was cookies and cream, the best cake I've ever eaten!!!! Her daughter is starting up
I just finished reading my daughters book Twilight. I wanted to see what all the" hoopla" was about. I'm probably the last person on earth to read it. I had started it about a year ago and got board with it. But Kenzie said the last part of the book was the best, and I'd have to agree it did get better. The book was better than the movie, but isn't that the way it always is. I give this book 1/2 thumbs up. Too much romantic mush for me.Stephenie Meyer was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Stephen and Candy Morgan. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, with five siblings: Seth, Emily, Jacob, Paul, and Heidi. She attended Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she then attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she received a B.A. in English in 1995.[10] Meyer met her husband Christian, nicknamed "Pancho", when she was growing up in Arizona, and married him in 1994. Together they have three sons: Gabe, Seth, and Eli.
The Twilight novels have gained worldwide recognition, won multiple literary awards and sold over 70 million copies worldwide,[1] with translations into 37 different languages around the globe.[2][3] A film adaptation of Twilight was released in the United States on November 21, 2008. Meyer is also the author of the adult science-fiction novel The Host.
Meyer was named USA Today's "Author of the Year" in 2008.[4] She was also the biggest selling author of the year, having sold over 29 million books in 2008 alone,[5][6] with Twilight being the best selling book of the year.[7] Meyer was ranked #49 on Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2008,[8] and was also included in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities in 2009, entering at #26 with annual earnings exceeding $50 million.[9]
Fannie Flagg (author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe) sticks with what she knows best and in Standing in the Rainbow, she brings us another small-town story with oddball and endearing characters. She tells the story of Elmwood Springs, Missouri with Bobby Smith, a mischevious 10-year old boy who considers himself lucky just to be born there, his mother who does a radio show from their living room, Hamm Sparks, a tractor salesman turned politician, and Poor Tot Whooten, the neighbor who endures almost-constant, comical bad luck. The Christian Science Monitor says of Standing in the Rainbow, "Beneath the sentimentality, there's a real celebration of life here, an affirmation that success and happiness are the results of simple kindness, gratitude, and courage."
Boarding the buses for Camp Lomia/ Pine Arizona.
Our girls finally the day has arrived.
These are the 3 wisemen to greet us. The theme was "Christmas in July".
Our small ward.
The first night was skit night. Our girls skit was based on the "Twelve Days of Camp Lomia"
Happy to do a service project in camp, picking up wood chips. And my truck carried all 2 tons.
Kenzie sewing another service project.
This deer kind of followed me around for a few minutes.
I led the first year girls on a hike around Camp Lomia.
They climbed to the top of a steep mountain to the water towers and ate our breakfast. The girls got up at 5 a.m. to do this hike.
Our bishop getting toilet papered to look like a snowman. Stake President in the back left.
Kenzie doing the reindeer run.
All the girls in front of our cabin just chillin out.
Favorite pastime, (makeovers).
We had just finished a 50 mile bike ride from Oceanside to San Diego/ Mission Bay in the background. Then we hung around the harbor for a few hours till our train came to pick us
We took a walk on Oceanside Pier. As you will see every picture with baby Carson, Rick
Ivette and I enjoying the birthday party in front of Aunt Marilyn's place.
Kenzie brought her friend Moriah to keep her company.
Baby Chase (the newest edition).
Everyone watching the sunset.
Pool Time.
Beach Time - Carson Surfing
Down Time.
Fun Time. With Ashley making her famous mud pies.
Emily and her dad Phil with Rick in tow.
Enjoying the great weather and pretty surroundings. This was the best year weather wise.
My friend Diane sent me an email with these pictures and more. After reading the book Sarah's
Facinating book by Tatiana de Rosnay
