We Love our Warriors!

.....especially one particular Westwood Warrior - and that would be Jason!!

Jason starts on special teams and defensively. He sometimes plays tight end on the offense.

He's number 13!


Jason got hurt mid-way into the season. He messed up his ankle really bad. Had to do physical therapy - and missed 3 games. He wasn't a happy camper!

Big Time sack! (yes - that's him down there in the orange and blue)

A nice team welcome by the cheerleaders.

Westwood is a younger team this year. Most of the starters are juniors. Their record is 5-5, with 1 game to go.

To see a video of one of the games - go here: http://www2.mpsaz.org/edtv/ondemand/sportsseg/video/2585

You'll see Jason in quite a few plays!

Go Jason!

Go Warriors!

Trick or Treat

Just a few pictures for you to enjoy of my kids in their easy halloween costumes.

I'm not into it as much as I used to be. I used to spend hours making the costume - and doing the make-up and all. It doesn't seem like I have the time - or the energy - for that anymore.

But......my kids liked their costumes and had fun and got lots of candy.

That's all that mattered!

Our little cowboy!

He LOVES having his cap guns and his boots.

Nerdy Dani.

She does the look and facial expressions well!
The mighty hunter!

Back In July

I have so much to catch up on from the summer.

This is from our summer vacation when we went to the

Oquirrah Mountain Temple open house.

It was so beautiful and we are so glad we went and really looking forward to when the

new Temples in Arizona have their open houses!

Identity Crisis

Dani and Kristi pulled out the costume box a few weeks ago.

Carson has been loving it!

However, he couldn't quite decide what he wanted to be.

Our neighbor gave us this Thomas the Train costume - but Carson added his own touch - the cow costume.
We have quite a few wigs. Carson loves to wear this one around the house.

Oh - and he isn't going to be Thomas the Train, a cow (we're sending that one to EmmaLee),

or wear the wig. Something more simple. I am not into doing much this year.

Pictures will come later. I promise.

Yeah-yeah-yeah

I know it's been - well - a long time since I blogged. What can I say? Not much.

Here's just one picture to let you know what we've been up to.

Daddy/Daughter date for Achievement Days on Oct. 20th.

I sure hope you know - these are costumes! Doug and Dani don't really dress this way all the time. And - they aren't really that nerdy.

Let me tell you - convincing Doug to dress up wasn't the easiest thing to do. He wasn't at all excited about it. In fact, he just doesn't do that - ever! But, because he loves his daughter, he did it - just as long as it included no make-up or anything else like that.

They ate dinner, played games and carved pumpkins. Their pumpkin was a "nerdy" one like them. It is now wearing glasses on my front porch.

A Quarter of A Century.....

That's how old Jeremy is now!

I can't believe it. Just saying that makes me feel old!

Jeremy - I love you.

I hope you had a great day.

I am truly honored to be your mom.

You are a wonderful man.

I couldn't have asked for a better son.

You had your moments growing up, but you turned out great!

I must have done something right all those growing up years in teaching you.

You have been the best example to your younger brothers and sisters.

You are a loving, considerate husband and father - and son!

I only wish you weren't so far away, but I know you are where you are suppose to be.

I am proud to be your mom!

Here he is at 4 1/2 months old. Isn't he so cute!

We call this the "hobbit" picture. Jeremy had to serve for a few months in Dallas while waiting for his Visa to Venezuela. Here he is with Shawn Bradley - who was in his ward.

Missionaries - they'll give a discussion to anyone!
Looking forward to marriage! So very handsome (just like his dad!)

With his beautiful bride. They were - and are - so happy together!

Jeremy - you did a great job in your choice of an eternal companion.

Here is the little family - at Mesa Falls in Idaho.

( I "borrowed" this picture off of Jo's blog. )

I love you Jeremy!

It was Jo's Day!

I am a little late posting this today but.....

Happy Birthday Jo!

Our family was so blessed when Jo became a part of it.

Jeremy could not have found a better partner for time and all eternity!

Jo is a wonderful person - inside and out.

She is always so willing to help out anyone when they are in need.

She is friendly and out-going. I don't know anyone that she has met that hasn't grown to love her. Jo is always so upbeat and happy. That is such a wonderful personality trait she has. She is a wonderful wife to Jeremy and a super mother to EmmaLee. How lucky they are to have her! Jo is a very talented photographer. If you haven't checked out her blog or website - you really need to. I totally love her pictures. She does such an amazing job.

When Jo married Jeremy - I didn't lose a son - I gained another daughter, and most importantly, I gained a friend, one I have missed so much since she moved to Idaho.

Thank heavens for cell phones!

I love you Jo.

I hope you were able to enjoy your day, even with being sick and having a struggle the last few days.

Here's Jeremy and Jo when we visited them a month ago.

Jo and EmmaLee

Last November - before the haircut.
Taking a break when loading the trailer for Idaho!

One of her many bridal pictures. Isn't she beautiful! I love her smile.

Happy Birthday Jo!