Festival of Trees

Mariah is part of a singing/dancing/performing group called TaVaci. She performed Thursday night at The Festival of Trees and did a fabulous job! They sang about half of the Christmas songs they have been practicing for their big concert on Dec. 5. I WILL remember my camera next time. . . I WILL remember my camera next time. . . I WILL remember my camera next time!

need a good laugh?

So, recently I was in my laundry room and happened to look down at the container of liquid soap I was using. In that moment I read "Gain Fabric Softner" What? Are you kidding me? Could I be that in sane? YES, my dear friends and family I am that in sane and DID in fact use fabric softener instead of laundry detergent on my family's clothes for 3 months or so! I called Jeremy at work because I was dying when I figured out what I had done and he thought it was hilarious and promptly facebooked the incident AND lovingly brought me home some laundry soap the next morning after work. We had noticed some dark spotting on some of our clothes and my sister in law, Jamie, and I noticed how wonderfully fragrant our clothes ALWAYS were! (I sent Jamie a box of clothes from Idaho to Michigan and it still smelled fresh when it got there) But never did I think this was because I was using fabric softener in lieu of soap. (and yes I felt a little gross and dirty when I found out) Has anyone else done anything that crazy before or is it just me?

Saying Goodbye

My parents and grandparents came for Riah's baptism for 4 short days. We so much appreciate their love and support and willingness to travel all this way to spend time with Riah on her special day. We had lots of fun! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa and Mom and Dad for everthing you did with us and for us!!!

Mom, Dad, Grandma Ward, and Grandpa Ward
Grandpa Russ giving Jayce a big squeeze before heading off on their LONG road trip home!

Spa Party

This year Riah Jo wanted a spa party (thanks Aunt Jac for planting the idea)! So, we did pedicures, manicures, make up, and massage. They all had a blast! Happy Birthday Riah Jo!

happy 8th birthday

On Mariah's actual and real birthday she had a little family celebration with our lil' family. It was a school day so I took doughnuts for a birthday treat to her class and then later joined her for "hot lunch" (yuck) and recess.

Pumpkin Patch

Halloween

This is the girlies dressed for the church Halloween party last week. Guess we didn't have the little kids ready yet for this pic.

This was Halloween night. Our kiddos went trick or treating with their cousins: Jackson, Logan, Kyleigh, and Ethan.