October 8th: Looks like more food postings! These were the yummy entrees that we ordered at Claim Jumper with Jacob and Shauna. They treated us out for Mike's early 55th birthday. Thank you kids!!
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| Mike's favorite Fish Tacos |
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| Jacob's yummy Club Sandwich and Fries |
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| Shauna's Tri-tip Steak and Mushrooms with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables |
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| My Chinese Chicken Salad |
October 11th: The kids and their families met us at Jason's Deli for Mike's early birthday lunch. Afterwards, we all went to the Domingo Baca Park for the kids to play.
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| Joey's not too thrilled about the teeter-totter, but Tyler's eager to try it out! |
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| Tyler (in his Spiderman t-shirt) on the teeter-totter |
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| Expectant daughter Jessica, riding the teeter-totter! |
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| Sam checks out the teeter-totter that could hold 4 of us at one time! |
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| Kiley enjoying the outdoors |
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| Shauna and Elise soaking up the autumn sun |
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| Joey seems more interested in seeing what the other children are doing |
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| Love that girl! October 13th: Shopping day with Jess and her boys proved too much for little Beau |
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| Adorable boys waiting in the car |
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| Beau fell asleep, and Hudson was a ham! |
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| Such a peaceful child when he's asleep.... |
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| Quirky shots of older brother Hudson |
October 17th: I offered to throw our primary president, Rebecca Struve, her first baby shower at our house. She requested a chocolate party! Jessica made the invitations and called it "Mommy's Chocolate Heaven Night." My friend Patti Waseta came over on the 16th (her 59th birthday!) and did most of the pretzel and strawberry dipping. Later that day, Jessica came over and dipped Oreo cookies and decorated the strawberries. They did a GREAT job! One of the invited guests works for the Hershey's Candy Company and gave me a grocery bag with an assortment of chocolates for the party--York Peppermint Patties, Rolo's, Reese's Peanut Butter Sticks, and York Peppermint Pieces.
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| Fancy Chocolate Cupcakes made by Robin Sjostrom, 2nd counselor in our primary presidency |
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| Chocolate Chip Cookies made by Mandi Clayden, Rebecca's visiting teacher |
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| Planter's Mixed Nuts |
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| White Chocolate Pretzels done by Patti Waseta |
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| Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries done by Patti W. and Jessica D. |
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| Mini Lemon Cheesecakes topped with Cherries, made by me |
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Beautiful Rebecca Struve, the guest of honor! Her baby boy is due on Dec. 21st! |
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| Pretty Dipped Oreos and Pretzels |
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| The food table complete with Sweet Treats and Chips and Salsa |
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| The first guests to arrive and waiting for the rest |
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| Let the party begin! These ladies are from the High Desert Ward |
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| Rebecca with her out of town friend |
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| I made these mini "Heavenly Chocolate Mousse" cups and topped them with whipped cream and shaved chocolate |
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| Time to open baby gifts! |
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| Rebecca got some cute outfits, blankets, diapers, nursing supplies and gift cards to purchase a stroller and car seat, etc. This was a FUN party! |
