Here is the Church, Here is the Steeple

MorningSide Ward is finally getting our "OWN" home. We are all so excited. On the way to work I drove by our new stake center and this is what I saw. Yep, It's our steeple. I was so excited. I didn't have time to take the picture so I borrowed it from Cori's blog (thanks Cori) It was just a neat feeling to see it. I drive by the site at least 4 times a day sometimes more. Each and every day the building is looking more and more complete. The first thing that the Haylee said when she walked in from school was. Mom, The Pointy thing on the church is up....and it's pointing up. Funny girl.. We San Tan Vallians are so excited. ( our new city name). We are told December the building will be complete. It's only a half a mile away from our house.

P.P.P.

Haylee is a huge fan of Demi Lavato and Selena Gomez. She even remembers them when they sang with Barney when she was small. So when she found out that the two of them were teaming up to make a movie together. Haylee was soooooo excited. So, She wanted to have a Princess Protection Party. (that was the name of the movie) She invited a few friends and cousins and they came with thier blankets and pillows and had a late night over at our house. I got this cute idea from my sister Carla. Dip the pretty glasses in water than dip the rim of the glass in sugar and poor strawberry lemonaide in the glasses. Ohh my heck the girls loved this. Of course the sugar kept getting thicker and thicker on the rims. They felt all important drinking from a water gobblet.. (ha ha) you know little girls anthing to act like a grown up.
Haylee and Shayla on thier 3 rd glass (notice the thick sugar on the glass, sorry Tara is your girls get cavities, It would be my fault.

Cousin Brooke made a new friend with Sydney. They are the same age.

I just love this little girl. She is so girly and cute.

Haylee and Alicia. They just kept sippin the night away

watching the movie was the best part. They ended the night with a pillow fight and then around 10:30 I took them home... It was a nice night for Haylee. It's the little things like this that make them feel special. Haylee dvr''s the movie and I think I have heard it playing around 20 times now.. She is like her Mom once she is focused on something she goes overbaord until she is sick of it...

I painted my bathroom

I have this pretty small little bathroom down stairs. It is has a toilet and a sink and that is about it. I'm all about small and have what you need right now, easy to clean, economical, and I'm trying to teach the girls to be reasonable in your choices just get what you need. Know the difference between needs and wants. ( Now, I need to learn this) I love this bathroom because it takes a good 10 minutes to clean. Anyway, the walls in this house were all white when we moved in. Mike and I are not fans of white walls in our home. When I find a color I like I want this color all around me. SO, I need to learn to control myself. Ha Ha.

So I know that I want this limey green color with brown. I found this color at Walmart it is Burnt Green by Dutch boy. Here is the finishing look to this pretty small bathroom. There is this little cubby in the corner of this bathroom. I painted the inside brownish. This bathroom in under the stairs so it is tucked in the corner.

I found this cute little butterfly metal art pieces at Marshalls. Loved them because of course the green on the butterfly'sIt's pretty green huh? We have this ridiculous window in this bathroom it is 10x10 in siz. It is in the wrong spot. When you sit on the toilet you could look up this window and see right into the neighbors window. They could look down on you and see that you are sitting on the toilet.. (so wierd huh) Why did Shea homes make such a stupid window. So I bought some window film and covered the glass and this is how it turned out. Now, they can't see in and well I don't need to see out. A couple of candles on the ledge and VIOLA all done.

You still get the light effects from outside.
This bathroom in so me. I love it. I like going in here and checking out my work..

Cute Little Ashlee at 13 years old

OK, So I was snooping through Ashlee's photo's on the computer and I saw these darling pictures of my sweet daughter. I had to put them on my blog so I can see her sweet smile. Ashlee is just so loveable. She *Smiles* all the time. That is why everyone calls her *Smiley* She loves life and loves to take pictures of herself. Take a look at her sweet little face.


Ok, Sorry, I'm bragging but I can't help it.. I love her and I'm rpud to be her Mom!

Come on You have to AGREE WITH ME! She is darling inside and out!

BOOOO HOOOOO.. Softball over !

Softball Season is over. Waiting for the Allstars List to come out to see if any of the girls made the Allstars team. This was closing day and the girls wanted to take pictures in the mirror. Girls are so silly.

much earned awards.

At the field one last time!

Something about a softball field in the night. The way the lights are and the smell of a dirty old mit and the grime on a softball. Getting one last look.

See ya next season Softball field!

Haylee's End of Year Projects

It's hard to believe we are done with School this year.

Haylee and her class have been working for several months on their projects. The 4th graders had to choose an important well known place in Arizona and do a essay and a display about their important well known place. After being at ASU. Haylee selected ASU. She researched all on her own. Of course, I was all excited to get out my scrapbook supplies and start making her display board. HOWEVER, I came home from work and it was all done. She knows me all to well. She knew I would take over her project so she finished it... Well, she has always been my "Do it yourself child" The 5th graders selected a state and they did the research and also each student sat by their display and passed out a sample of a food from that state. It was amazing how much effort and knowledge from the students that went into this night. I was impressed with the teachers. Her are a few photos of the night.

This is Haylee's ASU all by SELF project. She even molded this sundevil out of clay. It was pretty impressive.

In the box is a softball field with Sparky the mascot

Her is Haylee and Shaila. They received Honor Roll awards at the end of the year. I'm amazed how easy school is for Haylee. She received this award all 4 quarters.

Great Job Girls.!

Here is my bis Haylee BUG! She is ready to be a 5th grader. I just can't believe it at all.

sigh* sigh* not ready for this.

Emalee is on to High School ! No more Jr High DRAMA!

Emalee had her 8th grade graduation. It was a nice ceramony. It was held at the new High School that she will attend. She enjoyed picking out her dress and getting all dressed up. Of, course she had to add a splash of purple to her wardrobe. This is her favorite color. My sister Ally made her a pretty purple flower for her hair. It was fun doing a phot shoot of her before the graduatation

We didnt' get the best of seat so I was not able to take pictures. There was so many heads in the way.

Proud Mom

Proud Dad

Proud Cousin Briana and cousin Blake

Proud Sissy

These are some of Emalee's Young Women Friends.

Emzzz was pampered with gifts from her aunties and friends.

Good Job Emalee we know you will be a great FRESHMAN NEXT YEAR!

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS!

Look at these happy girls with their #1 fingers up.

WOW, What a great season and what a great game. We played a great game on Saturday. In the middle of a 105 degree weather. The girls pulled in off. We won the Softball game 6-0. THe first 3 innings remained 0-0. THe 4th inning we loaded the bases and a grand slam was hit by Jenna.

Great Job Jenna. We are off to play San Tan League and Gilbert Leage. If we keep winning we go to the WORLD SERIES of Little League... This is all great practice for the high school teams..

I was so proud of my girls. They worked so hard at fielding practice and then batting practice 3 days a week and games on the weekends since February. Not to add, because Mike and I are board members they stayed at the ball park selling concessions and doing home work under a tree.. Now that they are on to Championship. They will practice intensly for 2 weeks straight with a tournament games 4 days in a row. WOW......

I can't wait...

Manager and Coach Gail. She is so sweet. She loves these girls and she loves SOFTBALL. She nicked names Ashlee "Smiley" Why you ask?

We love you Gail.

Emalee's 1st Stake Dance

She turned 14 and wanted to go to her 1st stake dance. I was excited for her and she was even more excited. Remember those days?
The girls she would have gone with could not go and she was still wanting to go. So, ME being the Mom that I am called our Sweet Young Women's President Jorgie, and asked her what one of the girls in Young Women who she thought she could pair up with. She gave me a few names. Emalee was shy and didn't want to call them. So she then decided not to go to the dance. With in just a few minutes. One of the Laurell's Ashley Farrin called Emalee on her cell phone and told her to please come to the dance and that she would look for her and she could hang around with her and her friends. This made Emalee so happy ( and me the mom in tears) and so she decided to go to the dance. Allison my sister came over to help her get ready and give her pointers about boys. I guess, Im the Mom and the Younger Hip Sister Allison knows more than me. (LOL, Whatever). So Allison, Ashlee and I drove her to the church. We parked and Emalee suddenly became Shy, She didn't want to go in. She saw everyone walking in with people and she was alone. She didn't like that. So we kept trying to persuade her to go in for at least 30 minutes. She got out of the car and then back in the car. We all laughed and giggled with her. However, she was soooo nervous.. ( It was funny) So I told her go inside and we will wait here. Look around and if you see friends text me to leave. I told her she looked so pretty and to walk in with confidence. I will wait here until you text me. Emalee was still hesitant. So Ashlee her little sister was so annoyed and said, " Geeeez, Emalee come on. She grabbed her hand and ran with her barefoot into the church and checked her in and then out came Ashlee shaking her head.. Allison and I laughed at her.

With in 5 minutes. She text, " OMG, All my friends from school are here!" Of course, I did a " I told you" She saw Ashlee Farrin and they looked at each other and waved, I think Ashley Farrin knew that Emalee found her friends and they made that consumption through a hand wave. So, Jorgie and Ashley if you ever read this. Thank you for helping Emalee get to the dance. Your act of kindness got her there.

She had a great time. She said she prefers church dances over school activities. I love the thought that you don't need a dance card or you don't need to wear Church dress to go to the dances. They invite all youth and except you as you are. They all know the rules that they are to abide by and the youth are respectful. Something about a dance in a church I guess.

Ashlee, her little sister said, I'm glad Emalee is older, This way I know that she will be with me and help me when it's my turn. I said, That, is right. Sisters will always be there for each other.

Just had too journal this. I don't want to forget it.

ARIZONA STATE GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM GAME AND TOUR

This was one of the most memorable days that we have had as a family since living in Arizona! The Queen Creek Heat Softball Little League of over 400 girls was invited to the ASU girls softball game as special guest. This was a great way for the younger girls to realize what they can aspire to. We had so much fun take a look at the fun things we got to do besided watch the game. !

The ASU campus is so neat. This is the official stadium just for the ASU Girls Softball Players

The girls stood in line as they were waiting to tour the locker room of the ASU players.

In the hall way wall of their locker room is clippings of thier great accomplishments. Along with the word " BELIEVE" this word as so much meaning.

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LOOK AT THESE GIRLS. National Champions for 2008. Hopefully 2009

More great history in this hall of fame. Ashlee is like her Mom, Must take pictures.

History is awesome

Look at this fun locker room. This is where Emalee and Ashlee just sat on the couches and pretend that this is thier locker room. They were invisioning and it was so sweet. The ASU players had notes from friends on their lockers and little motivational quotes taped on their locker doors and walls.

No matter what Girls will be Girls. You gotta have curls for softball !

player lockers, I know, I know bras and all.

a smelly sock? I guess for luck?

This is painted on the ceiling leading into the dug out.

The game was even on tv

My girls watching the players warm up.

GO ASU!

All the girls from the league went on the field for the national anthem!

Last team huddle before the game

After the game the girls got the players autographes on cups and shirts.

My girls love Katie (katleyn) Cochran. She is from Yorba Linda California.

14 home runs and 51 RBI's, in 2008 The Best hitter Orange County ever produced.

What I love about her is that she play outfield. The positions that most girls don't want to play.

However, she is the best at it and is the best hitter on her team. We love you Katie,

Go KATIE !