Finished Mockingjay...

A bit let down. Guess I expected a better future for all and I was pulling for Gale. Maybe it's because the series is over that I feel let down too. Good reads, though

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY!

Mandy at Marin's in Bothell, Wash Some things about Mandy:

She is sensitive to others' feelings

She expresses gratitude

She cares for others and helps whenever she can

She does creative things with her children

She takes her resposibilities seriously

She finds really good deals!

She has a great sense of humor

She's teaching pre-school for Ali and her friend

She is a room mother at school

She supports all her childrens' activities and sports

She loves to play basketball and soccer

She's a good cook

She loves the gospel

We love and miss you, Mandy. Have a great day ( and pedicure)!

HAPPY BELATED 12TH MASON!

Mason eating his birthday sundae in Seattle Since we were in Seattle for Mason's big 12th I didn't get a chance to post his 12th birthday on my blog.
12 things about Mason:

1 He loves to read

2 He's generous

3 He is starring in Herriman City's Play

4 He plays the piano, organ, and cello

5 He snow skiis

6 He helps mow the lawn

7 He loves to play games

8 He's good at figuring out puzzles

9 We share the same books

10 He's patient

11 He's helpful

12 He shows love to us all!!

Congratulations on becoming a Deacon soon! we love you!

OUR TRIP TO SEATTLE!

Our flight was delayed 2 1/2 hrs. Mason took this picture of us tired of waiting!

Cheesecake Factory on Thurs. night at 10:30!

Even though it was so late we decided to eat at the Cheesecake factory. It was a good idea cuz we were all starving!

They make massive hamburgers here!

The Famous Fremont Street Troll

Mandy standing where Haylie stood when she visited the troll last Aug.

Mason had no trouble climbing right up on the Troll!

Argosy Cruise around the harbor on Elliott Bay at Pier 55

It was a fun 1 hr. cruise seeing Seattle from the water