A Visit from Kyle & Shanie

My brother Kyle and his wife Shanie came to visit us for an evening earlier this week and we had a little FHE together.  I made everyone participate in making rice crispy treat Christmas trees, since Brandon and I really have not done anything festive for Christmas this year.  How do you like our packed up tubs in the background?  Yup, that is how we are living right now.  I think I might go crazy if we don't hear anything about the paperwork for our house by next week!

Blake's Special Day

Last weekend we had the opportunity to go through the temple with my brother Blake.  It was a special event and one that I really wanted to be at.  So I was so very grateful to be able to make it through the experience.  The three of the oldest brothers (Blake, Tom, and Kyle) were all able to attend.  I am so grateful for family.

The whole crew: Brandon, Sarah, Dad, Mom, Blake, Tom, Kyle, and Shanie

Dad, Kyle, Blake, and Tom

Brandon, Blake, and I

Doug's Chamber Singers Gift Concert

We went to Walla Walla earlier this week to watch my brother Doug in his Chamber Singers gift concert at the Walla Walla High School.  It is a concert that I have fond memories of participating in during my high school years.  So it was fun to attend to watch my brother perform and to see my High School choir teacher there.

House Update

Well, our house is done and just sitting on the street, all beautiful and ready for us to move into it.  BUT, our paperwork is not processed yet!  We are waiting for the government to process our loan.  Who knows how long it will take.  We hope not much longer!  We have been waiting over two weeks past our initial move-in date now and I am getting more than anxious.  Not to mention that our little baby boy should be joining us sometime between now and the end of the year.  Life is going to get crazy soon!!!!

Thanksgiving in Walla Walla

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Walla Walla this year.  I brought the stuff to make these cute little turkeys but my sister Rachel did most of the work. 

Every year we usually participate in the city Turkey Trot, wherever we are at.  However, this year since I am  suppose to be taking it pretty easy, I totally spaced enrolling us for a trot!!  Thankfully my parents came up with the idea of having our own family trot at one of the places my parents like to do their walking together.  Then they gave us DQ bucks for every lap we completed around the cemetery.  I got two bucks for every lap since I have a body inside of me.  Then we went to DQ a few nights like to cash in.  I thought it was a great idea!! 

This year my dad made a big deal about making the turkey look like one "from the movies."  My sister Rachel said she wanted one like that and so my dad made it happen.  Here he is about to set the turkey on the table.  

During the holiday we got to go see my brother Doug on the Walla Walla High School JV basketball team during one of his scrimmages.  I really enjoy watching my siblings play sports.