Thanksgiving

Since I was sick, the pictures are limited. But we still managed to pull it off.

Celebrating Pioneer Day!

Me, Josh, Max, Noah

Barrett and I

Noah, Madi, Adam, Josh, Max and I

Adam & Madi

Max, Jenn, Fred

Rob & Alex

Nat & Avery

Rob & Olivia

Asher, Emma, Liz

Ashlie, Olivia, Nat

Easters from the past

Traditionally we would go to my grandparents' home and we loved spending time with our cousins.

Kathy, Cindy, Me, Carolyn

Me, Gary, Carolyn, Wendy, Cindy, Craig

Me, Carolyn, Kathy

Kathy, Carolyn, Peter, Me

Craig, Kevin, Me, Carolyn, Kathy with Colleen, Gary, Wendy, Cindy

Me, Carolyn

Me, Carolyn

Me, Kathy, Carolyn, Pete

Craig, Me, Carolyn & Cindy

Thanksgiving Pics

With Kenlee & Max

Olivia
Avery
Alex, Krista, Steve
Adam, Noah, Olivia, Steve, Ashlie, Fred
Aubrey, Max, Jenn, Ashlie, Nat, Rob, Avery, Olivia, Justin, Alex, Josh
Adam
Alex and Josh
Emma, Josh, Kenlee, Aubrey, Max, Steve, Jenn, Ashlie, Alex

Josh
Noah & Krista
Aubrey & Max, Jenn and Ashlie
Natalie and her daughters
Adam, Fred, Jon
Justin, Krista, Kenlee, Steve
Jon, Justin
Krista, Fred
Rob, Nat, Krista, Ken, Jon
Aubrey, Jenn, Ashlie
Aubrey, Ken, Steve
Aubrey, Steve
After dinner ad browsing (Jenn, Nat, Rob, Aubrey
After dinner photo viewing (Fred, Justin, Jon). Jon projected slides he has digitalized onto the big screen.

Halloween!

Jon at work. He created the set and the staff dressed in costume. He was taking photos all day (Inkley's does free Halloween photos) so this was the perfect costume for him.
Aubrey's favorite era. Here she is with Steve in their 50s costumes.
My costume...
Steve with the kids...

I Love You in any language

Kimi o ai shiteru!

Click to learn how to say those three magical words an a different language.

One of the most popular phrases in any language is probably " I love you." In Japanese, "love" is " ai （愛）," and the verb form "to love" is "aisuru （愛する）." "I love you" can be literally translated as "aishite imasu （愛しています）". "Aishiteru （愛してる）," "aishiteru yo （愛してるよ）" or "aishiteru wa (愛してるわ, female speech)" is normally used in conversation. However, the Japanese don't say "I love you" as often as Western people do, because of cultural differences. I am not surprised if some Japanese say that they have never used these expressions in their life.(about.com)

Je t'aime I understand! I need something to show for my four years of French class.

And for the flower givers here - it's time for the annual "what color of flower says it best" - read here.

Check out instructables for some wonderful chocolate ideas and recipes. They even show how to make truffles.

My Halloween Costume

Since buying this Yukata in Japan this summer I've been looking for a chance to wear it. We dressed up for work so this was it!