More October

Kylie's baptism was more important to me and special than I can put into words. I think that is why I have waited to post anything about it. Its hard to put emotions into words. I'll just share some pics for now.

October Update

I realize I have been a terrible blogger for the month of October. You know why? Because I haven't downloaded any pictures recently. I knew it had been awhile when I went to take pictures today and my memory card was filled after just 3 pictures! That was 215 pictures not downloaded and still on my card. So I'm going to try to catch up and post a few things that are a bit dated.

Meanwhile, if you haven't checked my other blog, go look. bindingmemories.blogspot.com
I have excited scrappy news!


Kylie and Sydney after Sydney's baptism (Kylie was so excited, her special day was the very next Saturday)

Me, Carrie, and Melanie

All the kids after the baptism

The night of Kylie's first Activity Day. She was so excited! 10/8

Cutest Backgrounds

Ever wonder where to get a super cute layout for your blog???



SHe has the cutest ones!

New blog to check out

I found another blog that I like and want to pass on. She is doing lots of giveaways. This one right now is Twilight related!
Natalie's Sentiments

Actual Costumes

Ok, I'll admit it. That's not really Steve's costume! Its from a fun site called photofunia.com You should try it, its fun.

Here are two pics of Wade in this cute raincoat we got. I was going to post costume previews but the pics are still on my camera. I'll post them soon.

Halloween Costume

You want to see what Steve is going to be for Halloween???


He is so excited about his costume!


I love it too!!!


Let me know if you think he should wear this to the ward Halloween party!

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

This is amazing! CHeck out this costume. Wouldn't Payton look so cute in this dress?

Two things Weston needs more than the average person

What is a haircut and surgery?

All three boys gor a haircut this week. They are triplets now.

And Wes needs another surgery. He has a bead stuck in his ear but it will be out soon. We are actually in the hospital waiting room right now. Maybe he will be able to hear us better now!

Yes on 8

Some friends of ours posted this on their blog and encouraged everyone to do the same. Please cut/paste this on your blog and/or email it to friends and family. We can make a difference on this critical issue. Vote YES on Prop 8!

Failure to pass Proposition 8 will hurt children.
If gay marriage remains legal, public schools will put it on equal footing with traditional marriage. Children will likely receive “age appropriate” information about sexual relations within heterosexual and homosexual marriages.

Failure to pass Proposition 8 will hurt churches.
The court’s decision will inevitably lead to conflicts with religious liberty and free speech rights. Society will become more and more hostile to traditional beliefs about marriage and family. Over time, greater acceptance of nontraditional marriage will be demanded of all people. This could impact the ability of any religion to teach and practice its beliefs. Including adoption agencies.

A YES vote will not hurt gays.
In California, the law provides for marriage-related benefits to be given to civil unions and domestic partnerships. Proposition 8 does not diminish these benefits.
For your information:On Friday, October 10th, 2008 a first-grade class took a field trip to witness a lesbian wedding in California. Click Here for the article from the San Francisco Chronicle.

A father in Massachusetts was frustrated when his twin kindergartners were taught about homosexuality at school by the teachers. He insisted he be notified in the future before such things were discussed so he could pull his boys out of school.He was taken to jail. Click Here for the story.

A Catholic adoption agency In the UK closed their doors because of the Government's new homosexual equality laws. The Equality Act forbids discrimination in the provision of goods and services on the basis of sexual orientation. The law was forced through Parliament last year despite past Prime Minister Tony Blair's recommendation that Catholic adoption agencies be exempted from the rules. Click Here for more info.

Earlier this month judges in Conneticut overturned the state law (just as the judges in California did) to legalized gay marriage. This is not just an issue in California. We voted years ago to keep traditional marriage as the only marriage recognized in the state of California, 4 judges overturned our vote…and we need to fight back. That is what this Proposition is about. This is happening everywhere and the leaders of the church and others have warned that the outcome of California’s vote will affect the way the other states vote. So PLEASE…even if you don’t live in California, put this on your blog or email this on. The internet knows no state line. You know contacts in California that I don’t…and so do your friends. Please pass this on as it could eventually have an effect on everyone!

"Occasionally discouragement may darken our pathway; frustration may be a constant companion. In our ears there may sound the sophistry of Satan as he whispers, "You cannot save the world; your small efforts are meaningless. You haven't time to be concerned for others." Trusting in the Lord, let us turn our heads from such falsehoods and make certain our feet are firmly planted in the path of service and our hearts and souls dedicated to follow the example of the Lord." --Thomas S. Monson

Click Here for excerpts from the Broadcast given by Elders M. Russell Ballard, Quentin L. Cook and L. Whitney Clayton.

Another good resource mentioned in the broadcast: http://www.preservingmarriage.org/
October 20th: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot if voting out of state. Click Here to get one.

October 27th: Last day to apply for “Vote by Mail” Click Here for info.

November 4th: Election day. Polls close at 8:00pm. Vote by mail must be received by this time and can be hand delivered if necessary.


YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED...
Here's what you do: In the broadcast we were asked to "go viral on our blogs, etc" by Elder Ballard. This is my way of going viral. If you feel this is an important issue I ask that you copy and paste this post...and post it on your blog. PLEASE keep it at the top of your blog through November 4th. which you can adjust each time you post under the "edit post" option. The internet knows NO STATE LINE. You know contacts in California that I do not...as do your friends and their friends...and so on. Please do this. If not for your own children and the effect it could have on them some day...for mine! After you have posted this...email this to your contacts and TAG all your blogging buddies to do the same. THANK YOU!

Picture Tag

Try this. Go to your pictures and find the 4th photo in the 4th folder. Here is mine:



This is from 4/22/08. Wade was almost but not quite one. I don't think he got much of this in his mouth, lol.

Now go to your blog and find your picture to post! Leave me a comment if you do it. I got the idea from Melanie's blog! Thanks Melanie.

WICKED

From the 3rd row! We saw the spit fly! IT was awesome. Loved every minute of it.





and the VIP bathroom (uh, its more than that! said the guy when we asked him where the VIP bathroom was). We got to go to the special VIP lounge during intermission. We got complimentary drinks and goodies. It was a great night! Thanks Mom and Dad.

Mom, I didn't get any pictures of you! Darn it.

And she is 8!

How is it possible?