Monday, December 15, 2008

Rematch...Arm Wrestling the sequel

Well it was rematch time again for Jimmy and Tyler. First they wrestled with right arms.
I'm surprised they didn't bust a vein!
Then it was on to left arms...look at the cheeks on both!

A victory grin from Tyler. I am sure a rematch will be in order in the none too distant future.

Christmas Cruise on Canyon Lake

Our Christmas Cruise started with a potluck picnic by the side of the lake. We enjoyed soup in bread bowls with veggies and desert. It was great food with even greater company. We went with our "cruisin" buddies, Richard's brothers and sisters and their spouses. We always have a ton of fun when we get together. The cruise was on the Dolly Steamboat and lasted about 90 minutes cruising around the lake. Beautiful scenery...the rocks are breathtaking.


Here is our group...left to right...the Lawlors, Taylors, Allens, Sparks, Reeds...and us the Allens! I'd cruise with this bunch any day of the week. Thanks Jolyn for getting this together, you are the BEST!

Beautiful Blessing


Here are Reanna and I before leaving for church for her blessing. She looked angelic in her little white blessing gown.
Proud Mom and Dad (and big sister Caprina)

This whole blessing thing can wear a body out!

Turkey Swim

After eating ourselves silly we decided to work off a few of those extra pounds with a fun swim. Richard and I were staying at a hotel that sported a heated indoor pool with jacuzzi. It was like a sauna in the pool room but was warm and toasty while the weather outside was anything but.
Some of us decided to enjoy the fun from the sidelines.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Just a few pics of the feast...and family...and friends. It was a wonderful meal and a great time to spend with those we love.
All of the Uncles are so sweet to the little ones. They will make great Dads themselves some day.
Levi has these two Uncles wrapped around his little finger...that is for sure.

Turkey Bowl

Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving on the traditional day we all flocked to Flag to celebrate on the Saturday after Thanksgiving so we could all be together and also bless Reanna the next day. Our fun started with a quick trip to the bowling alley for a few frames. Look at this form...Oh baby!
We had some strikes, spares and a little screaming too for good measure.
Proud Dad and son.
Adam's Dad and stepmom were visiting and here they are enjoying the fun.
This ball weighs almost as much as Caprina.
Levi was fascinated by the scoreboard and by the ball return. He spent most of his time arranging the bowling balls as they were returned from the lanes.
Cheesy grin on Ben
And on Sam.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Happy Anniversary to US!

zion national park~amazing
Richard, my most wonderful husband, and I celebrated our anniversary over Thanksgiving weekend. What a perfect time to celebrate a marriage and husband that I am daily thankful for! We traveled to St. George for a couple of days...passing thru Zion National Park (just a bit)...stayed at a brand new hotel in a fantastic room...attended the breathtaking St. George Temple...had Thanksgiving Dinner at Cracker Barrel (it was wonderful with all the trimmings for $9!)...watched a movie in our room lounging together like we can't do at home...and the whole weekend was WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!
our hotel bedroom....and my honey
St. George Temple

I love when the trees change colors...true fall which I don't get here in AZ.