Fall Fun!

Last Saturday we decided to take the kids and go to the Snow College homecoming parade. It only lasts about 30-40 minutes, and the kids get tons of candy and prizes. They have a lot of fun, and Alyssa loves to wave at all the "princesses". They didn't have a parade when I went there that I remember, but it is really cool! I know I would have loved it. Being down here this close to Snow sure brings back a lot of memories.
Go Badgers!

We had also wanted to take them to a Pumpkin Patch, and there really isn't one down here. We decided to go to the Big Red Barn in Santaquin to see what they had to offer. We ended up going on a hayride and out to the pumpkin patch to pick some pumpkins, and take a few pictures. The day didn't get any warmer, and the wind didn't help, but we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed being together as a family!

I brought the camera along to highlight our day and Eric put together a great video! I have been trying to post it for 3 days, but it has been so big it took a little fixing.
ENJOY!

Popcorn Friday!

At Moroni Elementary they have a tradition, that every Friday or so is called "Popcorn Friday". It is something that the kids really like, and look forward to.

It is a fun way that they try to encourage school spirit, and a way to end school and start the weekend.

Up until now, they had to wear the school color blue in order to get the popcorn, but their official school t-shirts arrived this week, so now they have to wear those. Otherwise popcorn is 25 cents.

When they came home they all looked so cute together that I decided to take a picture.

Thank heaven for Lortab!!

I had the not so good pleasure of going to the dentist this morning. I had to have two gum tissue grafts done. I have had them done before, and they really ARE NOT my favorite thing.
You would think I would quit brushing my teeth so hard, and wearing the gums down, but I haven't seemed how to figure out how to do that yet. :-)

Anyway, they had to cut some of the gum from the roof of my mouth and graft it to the bottom gums outside two of my bottom teeth. Each side needed one, and so I was literally numb EVERYWHERE. Now the shots are wearing off, and the roof of my mouth is SO SORE! So I say, thank heaven for Lortab!!!
I am also so hungry, but limited as to what I can eat, or even feel like eating.
The good news is, maybe this procedure will help me lose 10 lbs!

Sorry, no pictures! It definately wouldn't have been my most attractive moment, so I thought I'd skip that part this time!

Well, it's official!!!!!

As of last Friday, our home was officially sold, signed, and closed. It is now a done deal!

While I am a little sad, it is such a relief to have that huge burden lifted!! Our realtor was amazing, and bent over backwards in every way trying to help us! Let me know if you ever need her number! :-)

For now we will stay where we are at. We aren't going to build or buy for a while, until we are absolutely sure what we want to do. We are feeling out this little town, and county of Sanpete, so we don't want to make any final decisions.

But at least now that house doesn't stand in our way!!!

Mormons or Catholics?

I got an interesting email the other day. Eric thought it would be cool if I posted it here! It really is a great read, and definately something for many to think about.

If you wish, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Here is the link:

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/eamon-mccann/eamonn-mccann-what-if-mormons-are-right-and-catholics-and-protestants-wrong-13955402.html

Even reading the comments is fun!

CentraCom Summer Party at Tuacahn!

With Eric's new job (only been a year), we are finding that they really spoil their employees. (At least more than any other job we've ever had)!
For his summer work party this past weekend, they bought us all tickets to the Tuacahn outdoor theater in St. George to see Les Miserable! It was awesome! They also provided the dinner that you can get with the show, and hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn! Eric and I had never been to the theater, or to that play before so it was really neat!
I scanned in a picture from the outside of the program, and then a picture of one of the scenes. You cannot take any photos inside, so it was the best I could do.

Here is a picture of us outside the theater, and a couple views of the cool Southern Utah mountains!


We had a really good time, and it was a short, but much needed little getaway!
Thanks grandma & grandpa for taking care of the kids, and to Celia and her family for also helping out. We love you! :-)

New Driver's License

So my driver's license expired last April, and I just got around to getting a new one today! No real excuse, just my forgetful, lazy self. Well, that and now that we live in a smaller town you have to get used to new schedules! Most state/city offices are open Monday thru Friday from 8-5. Well, down here new rules apply. They are only open on Mondays and Thursdays, and if there happens to be a 5th Wednesday that month they are open then too.

Also down here in Sanpete they give you about 6 extra months after it is expired before you have to re-take the test, so luckily I didn't have to do that. I did have the privilege of getting my lovely photo taken (about 3 times I might add), none of which looked any better than before.

Everyone in the office was so nice, and I do have to admit, it was kind of nice being in and out of there in about 8 1/2 minutes. :-)

Anyone up for a party??

*USBORNE*USBORNE*USBORNE*USBORNE*USBORNE*

If you love Usborne Books, then you have come to the right place!!! I am booking parties for Fall, & I would love to have a party for you!
If you book a party for September/October/November by
September 30th you will receive an additional $20 in books absolutely FREE!!!
I am trying to get back into the swing of things, so I would really love to hear from you! I have been so stressed lately, that I layed off the book thing for a bit, but I'm ready to jump back in!!

After sending out my Fall newsletters, the excitement is returning! There was a reason I joined this company....I really LOVE these books!!! They have some great specials going on now, and even more great incentives to join! Need a hobby? A fun job? An excuse to get out of the house and meet new people? Why not give Usborne a try?

Let me know if you're up to doing a party, want to know more, or would like to be on my mailing list! I would love to hear from you!! Also, they did come out with a new catalog in July, so you may want to check it out!!!

**P.S. Check out my blog or my website for more great information!! Or just email me directly at Andrea@McConahay.net.