Brooke White/ All State Auditions/ Conference Weekend. . . There's not enough going on

What a few weeks this has been.

First Brooke White came to the school and spent a day with the middle school and high school students. It was so awesome for them to meet a real celebrity/singer/songwriter who is making it in the business! They had a ton of questions for her, and she was so sweet. The best part is what an example of integrity and honesty she was to them. Her light shines and the kids noticed.

Brooke and Gemma

My two favorite girls with Brooke

oh, and me:)

Shelby and Becca Peck

The middle schoolers wanted a big group shot with her after her Q and A session

Ryan Innes was the opening act for her! He was so good, in fact he's coming back in April to do a full show with his band. You can bet we'll be there!

Gemma falling asleep at Salsa Festival. So cute!

The car/train at Salsa Fest. The boys loved it, and their red balloon.

Nee Nee supporting Jax at a Soccer Game!

Love her new binky holder. Matches the outfit perfectly!

Sweetest baby girl ever!

We were invited to a special meet and greet the night before and Miss Gem got to meet her! (or should we say she got to meet Miss Gem!)

The following day, I had to be up in Anthem, AZ for All State Show Choir auditions. I'm the State Chairperson this year and had to organize the entire event along with a friend of mine who directs up in Anthem. I can't even begin to tell you all that was involved in organizing such a HUGE state event, not to mention all the t's and i's and that all had to be crossed and dotted. Needless to say it went well, we were proud of the results, and there were no major issues! I had some trustee students both current and who had graduated (thanks Cassie) who made it all go smooth.

I even had one make alternate again! Marty was 5th alternate last year, and surprisingly moved into 10th chair. This year he's second alternate and all he's moved up is into 1st chair. We sure hope he moves one more spot so he can perform.

I finally had a Saturday home today. The first really since school has started. We were able to watch conference, and decorate the house for halloween! I love when the holidays start- Jaxon and Kodee are SO EXCITED about them. They wanted to look at pictures of witches and ghosts on google images, now Kodee has been screaming and crying for the past few hours in bed. Poor guy, I only showed him "friendly" looking ghouls. We also stretched out a big spider web and he keeps saying the spider web and spiders are coming into his room. Oh the fun imagination of an almost 3 year old.

Jax is ready for Halloween!

Kodee loves the door!

He wanted his hands to look just like the witch. His personality is sure coming out!

Our spooky porch along with our spooky flower bed. . .:)

Now the flower bed is clean! Much better!

Tonight we made a pumpkin roll and the house is smelling like fall! We always get inspired by the latest Josi Kilpack Murder/Mystery/Culinary novel. The recipes are in the book. It looks pretty good! Can't wait to eat it.

I'm hoping I mowed my last lawn too. . . we'll see:) Maybe not, that grass in the back is like a jungle. SO THICK!

Can't wait for more conference tomorrow!

Loved how Pres. Monson said that we holders of the priesthood can face any obstacle or challenge that comes our way because we have the priesthood. Very comforting!