For the love of LAUREN!

This past week, as I attended my Grandma Campbell's funeral, Lauren wrote me this note. She told me that when I was gone, the only way she knew how to express her love for me was through a note. Is this not the most beautiful thing? The gum is such a sweet extra touch. (sorry, couldn't help it). I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MY LARZY!

I love how Lauren's personality shines in these three pictures playing by a fan. This is Lauren. This is her. What more can I say?

Larzy is really flexible. She does the splits like a champion. I wish I was this flexible. Even when I was her age I couldn't do that.

WILLIAM JOSEPH

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE COMPLETELY OUT OF IT, AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF WILLIAM JOSEPH, THE GREAT PIANO COMPOSER, HE IS AWESOME.

I'm telling you, he is an up and coming super star. He also happens to be in my ward and is very active. He has 3 kids and an adorable wife. Greg and I went to his concert Saturday night, and was blown away. Maddi and myself are going to take piano lessons from him. Please take a moment and check him out. Buy one of his 2 cd's, become a fan on Facebook, etc.  He's very talented, humble, and great looking too. Click HERE  to get a taste.

HALLOWEEN ENTERTAINMENT

This Halloween was quite a crack up. Why does it seem birthdays and Holidays are more like a week long event, rather than a day long one? Anyway, we had fun. Greg and I went to a fun costume party, put on by the Proudfits. They did a great job, and we had fun.
And now....a couple of performances to share. Click HERE for the soon to be famous TY. Also, if you haven't seen it already, a break dancing number by Greg. Click HERE to be amazed.
and then......a Halloween gone by. Should I go blonde?


A little game we like to call "grab your ankles"
Since Greg has a bunch of fireworks left, he set off a bunch of his biggest ones. While wearing this mask. (fireworks are illegal in AZ, so I guess illegal ones are illegal, illegal. And I guess since Halloween isn't a firework holiday, it was illegal, illegal, illegal. And since it was around 11 pm, and we disturbed the peace, it was illegal, illegal- well you get the idea. We all were safely inside when the cops arrived. No harm done, and so much fun.
The kids made bank on the candy. Too much. Greg's trying to sell it all by the pound on ebay.
Wondering what Maddi is supposed to be? White trash. She has a mullet and a "MOM" tattoo. A little Preventive advertising doesn't hurt. Of course, it's Ty with a bunch of women.


OHHH, and a Halloween gone by....cute Maddi.


How is it that I have a 6 year old diva? She just knows the poses, and only allows certain things applied to her look. Apparently she knows what she's doing.


What was I doing with Ty on this one? I literally woke up next to him that night, thinking I was sleeping with the Joker. I kissed him anyway.


When Austin was 4 he dressed up like an old man. Now he's 12, and the old man is back. His hair just grew a bit, and he's older. It's gonna happen to all of us.


Here is the cute couple that threw the fun Halloween party. I should have gotten a picture of them when they were in their costumes. Oh well.


And here is our favorite new neighbors. They are so cute! When the moon is full, though, I always have to yell at him to "keep it down!"