Turkey Cupcakes

I told the kids I wanted them to come up with something to make this Thanksgiving.  Today Marcus made his choice...Turkey Cupcakes! 

These adorable turkeys are almost too cute to eat!

Im so proud of him!  Gobble Gobble!  Tomorrow it's Mackenzie's turn!

15 years

Happy Anniversary to my husband!  15 years ago we said "I do".  I love you and we have built a great life together!  Thank you for all you have given me and done for me. 

Halloween

Heather and I have a client that every time she comes in for her appointment she brings us a truffle. :)

Heather and I went to a friends wedding together.

This is Marcus on Halloween!  The only thing we had to buy was the wig and he ended up not wearing it...too hot.  He was some wrestler that wears face paint like The Joker from Batman.  The sleeves on his arms are cut up old soccer socks...he did it himself.  I will say he is very creative....Mackenzie was a genie but didn't want me to send any pics of her.  She had to get ready in a hurry so she wasn't thrilled with her hair and make up...girls!!!!

getting himself ready!

so Marcus saved all his money and gift cards to Gamestop from his birthday 3 months ago so he could get the WWE 2K15 video game that came out a few days ago.  He was so excited to get it! 

Busy Month

Last week Mitch and I were invited to tour a Mormon Temple that will open next month.  It was very beautiful inside but no pictures were allowed.  Its nearly 60,000 square feet! 

Mackenzie had an 8th grade dance Friday night.  My baby is growing up.

This is some of  her friends that she got ready with...they are doing a kissy face! 

Copper just doing what she does best...when she's not chasing the cats.

Mitch and I had the big shin dig at Midwestern last night.  Its an event that holds a silent auction and raises money for scholarships.  It was fun!  Marcus took this picture and it came out a tad blurry..

A fun date night with my hubby!

This was the center piece on our table...the president came over and told me I could take them home :)  So pretty!

When you are Dean, certain things are just a "given" that you do for the university.  This event is a dinner that you have to pay for.  Each table hosts 10 people...Mitch had to purchase the whole table and then gets to invite people to sit with us.  Important pharmacy big wigs from Fry's, Walgreens, CVS and other businesses all come to these events.  I know it's hard to see but wanted to give Mitch kudos for his name in the Scholarship Donors...we are the second name listed.  We have come a long way from sitting nearly at the back of these events and keeping to ourselves to sitting at the front and chatting with the president of the university.  Good Job Mitch!!! :) 

Family

Gram was smiling down on us...happy we were all together.  It was great to see everyone and being around all our family! 

My Gram

You are a pillar of strength.  You are the matriarch of this family that you have worked tirelessly to keep connected.  You are my best friend and a rock that I lean on and turn to whether it's a question on life, faith or a simple recipe.  Without you there will be an unfillable void in my life.  I've connected with you on so many levels that I keep forgetting you are 40 years older than me. I have so many memories and stories that I could write a book about you.  I know you do not fear what lies before you.  God gave me the gift of the most wonderful grandmother and I could not be more thankful.  I love you so very much.

A visit from Family :)

Marcus is in band and look what instrument he picked!!! Earplugs and wine will help me :)



Ruben and Hedy my great uncle and aunt were passing through Phoenix and stopped by.  It was so great to see them!



 It was great catching up!  I love family!!!!

I made an apple cake so we could have a little treat while they were here. :)