Disappearing act...

Saturday morning the girls asked what our plans were,
we let them know we were going to work magic on
our front yard.

Magic?

Yes, make all the leaves disappear!

Their response:
AWWWW, Nooooo!

It was quite the chore, but we did it!



Even with all the goofin' off!

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I went to see New Moon on Friday night with some good ladies, FUN!
I loved the movie.
There were a few parts that were sooo cheesy I had to laugh, but over
all it was great.

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Sunday we had our Thanksgiving "Linger Longer" after church.
I can't believe how big our ward is getting!
It was small when we left three years ago.
It's great to see growth, it's great seeing the Gospel bless so many
lives.
We have much to be Thankful for, don't we!?!

My addiction

Two beautiful vintage canisters
One Christmas frame cube
One little white shrug...

$4.35

Hello, my name is Phaedra, I am a thrift store addict.

I'm thankful for friends, and Turkey's

This picture has nothing to do with this post.
I just like it.

I have been soooo busy lately, the days are flying by.
All the Birthday's in our family are finally over,
and here come the holidays!

I am hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year,
so I'm in charge of the BIG Turkey roastin'.
I feel a little intimidated, especially after my little
brother suggested, "Uh, you might want to practice that first"
He is a great cook, and has been on Turkey duty in the past.

I took his advice, and yesterday invited some good friends over
for a trial turkey lunch after church, dutifully dubbed,
"Friendsgiving"

We had about 11 adults and a billion kids show up,
with wonderfully good side dishes and desserts.

It was a SUCCESS! The turkey was delish!

I know I'm a big sentimental cheese puff,
but I LOVE being among good friends.

Bring on the holiday's I'm ready!

FALL!

Last Friday the girls were out of school,
so we took a fall foliage drive.
It was so beautiful, as fall is.

(clicky to biggify)
This is on top of a mountain that over looks the
Valley we live in.

The girls had a lot of fun spotting familiar
places and landmarks.

I love uninterrupted time with my family.
LOVE IT!

*Side note: We recently found out that B-bop (our newly eight
year old) has some medical issues. She has been chronically
sick, out of school, and visiting the doctor a lot.
It's not life threatening, but it is serious
and could take quite some time to heal and take care of.
Please keep her in your prayers.
She is such an amazing girl and
quite the trooper.

The Brat Pack

A few days a week this gang walks to our house
after school.

They have just a teensy bit of fun together ;)


Then four middle school girls come crash the party.
Raiding the fridge, and talking a mile a minute.

Good times.

WhAt I've BeeN up To...

I dusted off the sewing machine this week...



...and made some new pillows for my couch.
I love birds, this fabric is silly and makes
me hAppY.



I have been doing a little decorating...






I have stopped at all my favorite thrift stores...

...I love these guys, yes they do make me happy.


I've been enjoying this back porch, with the beautiful
fall weather beginning.


The girls are always outside, playing in the yard.
Riding scooters and bikes with the neighbor kids.

We are getting settled,
and it feels great to be home.

I've had so much fun hanging out
with all my good friends.

Sam is already having success at work.
We are grateful.


That'z what's up.

The morning of September 11 2009 is a good morning.
We have just settled into our new home.
It is the home of a couple serving a full time mission.
I have known them since I was in Primary, and
even had sleepovers in this house when I was a young girl.

The neighbors are so friendly and quickly came and
introduced themselves. One even brought homemade
bread over this morning.

While waiting for this house to become vacant,
we were able to stay with a couple that I have
known my entire life.
We are grateful for their hospitality and help
getting us here, so we could get the
girls in school.

The girls are adjusting well to school.
K-bop and B-bop love their
elementary. I love it because there are
so many members there. Teachers and kids.
We like to call it "BYU-JR"!

G-bop has had a bit of a hard time adjusting to
middle school. She is doing better every day
and just found some friends she knew from
when we lived here before.
She is playing the Clarinet, and loves it.
I'm impressed with how fast she is learning songs!

This is a good Sept 11th.

I will NEVER forget that awful morning
eight years ago, when our world
changed.

I am proud to be an American.