ASHER'S THE MAN!!!

Asher's had a big month! He turned 12, became a deacon, started passing the sacrament, became a Deputy Black Black (2 more tests and he's a 1st Dan Black Belt!!!!!). I missed Asher's first Sunday passing, but Tony assured me he looked calm and in control! I was able to see him yesterday. He does know what he's doing.....now if I can just keep Kyler quiet during the sacrament, we'd be set!!!

Now, on to the Tae Kwon Do testing! Kyler was our photographer for the evening. (this kept Kyler occupied during the 3 hours.....YES, 3 HOURS!) I just put the camera on the museum setting (no noise or flash) and let him shoot.

This was Asher during his testing. Grand Master Won Ki Hong is at the table.

This is how Kyler took the photo.....this is how it will be posted!

There are maybe more shots of the spectators that night then of those testing!

Here's Kyler and Tony.

It would be lovely to say that this is how the night ended.....NOPE! This was how it began......it must have been that 5-7 min. catnap that gave him all the energy he had for photography that night! He wasn't ready for bed when we arrived home either.....that boy has LOTS of energy!

ASHER IS 12!!!

I can't believe it's been 12 years since Asher came into the world! (and 12 years since he was on the news!!! What a beautiful baby!) I tried to get him to plan his birthday.....but he's a boy and had no intention of doing that. I tried to plan a party for him and a group of friends.....no such luck. Finally, he did sit down with me and planned out a very detailed day. It started with his free Krispy Kreme. (a dozen doughnuts.....a dozen years!)

After he picked up the doughnuts with his dad, they went to pick up Simon.....the lone guest to his birthday fun. They ate and drank hot cocoa (part of the plan) and.....

PLAYED VIDEO GAMES!!!!

(I know....big shock!)

Then it was time for the first present......

$15 to go to Sweetie's Candy Shop!

(yes....Colton does hold the dog like a baby....and our dog thinks he's a baby!)

Now.....I don't have pictures for the middle of the day, but here's the schedule: Go to Sweetie's, then off to Liberty Market (huge cheeseburger and chips) and Joe's BBQ (meat plate, mac & cheese and more chips) to get free birthday food, come home and Simon and Ash shared the burger before rushing off to.....the movies (Legend of the Guardian-the Owls of Ga'hoole to be exact), then back home to eat the meat plate and more video games, late in the afternoon the boys went to Joe's Farm Grill for more free birthday food (CHOCOLATE SHAKES!!!), back home again for.....yes, you guessed it......MORE VIDEO GAMES!!!!

Then the dinner...

Mashed potatoes

Veggies with Ranch and

STEAK!!!!!!

Asher is a carnivore....and proud of it!!!!!!

I'm not sure how he ate all the food that he did!!!!!

I didn't have time to bake his cake and thought I'd get to it on Saturday....no such luck.

Then Sunday was VERY busy. Asher had an interview before church, then church, after church we went to the bishops office for Asher to receive the priesthood, then home for a minute to grab a snack before we went out to Queen Creek for a baptism. It was a great day....but no cake.

Monday Jacquelen came over and made awesome french bread pizzas for lunch. Tony even came home and we were all able to finally sing Happy Birthday to Asher! (get my 1 - 2 candles for 12.....lame, I know!)

His birthday wish!

I love this picture!!!!

(I think I'll have to blow it up really big

and look at it every time I'm frustrated with this pre-teen....

it just might save us both!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHER!!!!!!

Dad and I are so proud of you and we can't wait to see you pass the sacrament on Sunday!!!!

MY BABY'S GROWING UP!!!

I'm not talking about Kyler today.....it's my first baby! Colton up and out of the house by 9 am on a Saturday!!!! Shocking! But why? What's he doing? Where's he going?

Off to his first job!!!!!

See him there.....holding the sign!
Here's a drink break!
(Yes, I went to visit with my camera!!!!!
I was so excited to have something to scrapbook about him!!!!)


Back to work!

This shot was taken as I was in the double yellow lane waiting to merge into traffic.

The best shot of the day!

(they have free hotdogs and they have lots of other ones they sell. They are awesome! Tony and I had the 1/4 lb. hot dog.)

And here's one of the awesome hot dogs we got!

Thanks Josh for giving our boy a chance!

I hear he was a hard worker AND survived his embarrassing mom!

WHAT?!?

Just as I was about to leave my friend's house, we heard a strange noise........wind, rain and then HAIL! It was so LOUD....pounding on her home and windows. I called the boys (since they're home for fall break) to see how they were doing.....they (of course) were LOVING the storm!

Before I could leave Deanna's I had to snap a photo of all the hail on the trampoline and roof.

And here's the hail from her front walkway!

And I thought I lived in the desert!

QUESTION?

Question: Do I get mad that Kyler wrote on his door with a blue marker? OR Do I get mad that he misspelled the word "come"? I mean, really!!!!!!! Come was a spelling word LAST YEAR & he spelled it correctly?!?

Any answers?

WARNING....80's WEDDING PHOTOS!

Ok.....here's a few of our wedding photos. These were photos my cousin took....I don't have any of our photographers photos scanned in yet. I also don't have any of the photos scrapbooked. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!? As I completed my sister's wedding album last year I thought how pathetic that was....and then I moved on to the daily tasks in my busy life and still have yet to do anything about it! Here we are after we just came out of the temple. I loved and still love my Cinderella dress!!!! Yes, the veil is big....but not as big as I originally envisioned it. I'm an 80s girl!!!!!

Two of my bridesmaids, my cousin Jacquelen and my friend Amy.

Don't you LOVE the shiny fabric!!!!

AWESOME!

TOTALLY RAD!

My dad and me!

(my dad is younger in this photo than my husband is today!!!!! CRAZY!!!!)

Again...these aren't the photographers photos. Jean-Jacques is missing in this photo.

(from L to R: Jacquelen, Amy, Traci, Cheri, Me, Tony, Darren, Scott & Tim)

There's Jean-Jacques!

I thought it was funny how Tony and his groomsmen looked like a checkmark. Look at their heads and start with Tony. (why do I notice these things?!?)

Here was the second gazebo...just for the cake!

(don't get me started on the cake!!!!)

I had never seen this photo before.
That's my Mita and Papa (mom's parents). They were so happy to see me get married and then all I heard for years after from Mita was "I'd like to have a great-grandchild BEFORE I die!!!" I would tell her that if she died first...she'd get to see the child first! She DID NOT appreciate that....AT ALL!!!!!! It took nearly 7 years, but she did see that first great-grandchild......and she's still here to see all the others. Almost 40 great-grands!!!!!!

And again.....The Stock's

at the beginning!

And the Stock's in 2007!

And in May 2010!

May 23, 2010 to be exact, my brother's wedding day in the St. George Temple.

A POEM - BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER "P"

Just thought I'd share one of the poems I wrote to go with my personal pie prize in Young Women's. Enjoy.

I Propose a Pre-Party Prize

for Participating and Privately Pursueing your

Pathway to Personal Progress

Prepare!

Perfectly Portioned.

Pleasing to the Picky Palate.

Puzzled?!

Peak?

POSITIVELY PREPOSTEROUS!!!

Presenting:

PROFOUNDLY PRETTY PERSONAL PIES......

& PHOTOGRAPHY!!! (cue snapping a Photo)

Pick a Piece or a Pair.

{Praise?!?}

(of course...followed by applause.....and I bow from me)