Music to my ears

Miranda had her first High School Choir concert last night.
I can definitely say I enjoy High School concerts soooo much more than Middle School.
Her choir actually had parts and was so enjoyable to listen to. There were less people in the audience so we could actually see and hear her. Miranda likes her choir teacher Dr. Kruger. She also has her for Musical Theater
As a finale all the choirs combined to do Sweeney Todd - a fun number to do at Halloween.They turned all the lights red for atmosphere.
If this is any indication of how other concerts will be...I'm looking forward to their Christmas concert.

Kara & Glenn's Wedding

Friday Night was my niece Kara & her new hubby Glenn's Open House. They were married last weekend in Salt Lake Temple.
This photo was taken after Kara's Endowment the week before they were married.
Kara and Glenn both looked the part of Newlyweds.
Amber and Harlen now have 2 son in laws that have been added to their already large family of 7 kids. Harlen and KaraHarlen with 2 of his girls, Leslie & KaraAmber looked beautiful in her signature color purple.
Miranda had the privilege of watching some of her little cousins for the evening. She was such a good sport and did it with a smile :) Harlen did a fabulous job decorating for the event. It looked simply beautiful!
(You can see more photo's of the reception HERE )They served cake and cookies all color coordinated of course!
Toward the end of the evening I was able to pull my sisters, Amber and Natalie aside for a photo. (I wish all of my siblings would have been there. It seems I don't see them too much lately) (hint hint)
It was a beautiful reception and I wish Kara and Glenn a wonderful new life together!

Excellent Young Woman

Last Night was our Ward's Young Women in Excellence.
Each girl prepared a display for a value project they have been working on.
Miranda decided to display a shadow box collage of memorabilia from her experience with Seussical Jr.Miranda was asked to create the centerpieces for the cupcake desserts and name cards for each of the girls.
With a little brainstorming.... this is what we came up withThe girls placed their project displays around the value they represented.(You can see more photo's of the centerpieces HERE )
The program was beautiful. All the girls did an excellent job with their projects.

Miranda has made so many wonderful friends in our ward.
This is Shaun one of her BFF's.
I'm so proud of Miranda and all her accomplishments this past year. She never ceases to amaze me with all her talents and ambition. I'm so fortunate to have such a loving, kind, fun and oh so talented daughter.

Bishopric Wives Dinner

Each year our Stake hosts a special dinner in honor of the Bishopric Wives of all the wards.
I was asked to help out last year (see post here).
This year Ryan was in charge so that meant I was "asked" to help again.
So I started with the Invitations and Favors to give to all the wives.
You can check those out HERE on my craft blog. We asked some of the Young Women, including Miranda, from our ward to serve at the dinner.
They did such an AMAZING job and took their duties very seriously.We had a full house and all the Sisters enjoyed themselves. Ryan arranged for a few other High Council members to help out in the kitchenIt was a total group effort and everyone did their part to make the night run smoothly.
The food was divine.
We started with grapes, and bread on the table for appetizers.
Then the salad was mixed green with chopped strawberries, apples, green onion, tomato and candied pecans with balsalmic dressing.
Main dish was fresh garlic green beans, herbed rice, and a delicious Tenetian chicken with a mango chutney and cilantro lime dipping sauce.
To finish off the evening we had cheesecake with fruit toppings.

I was exhausted at the end of the day, but it was all worth it!

Heart Walk - take 2

Miranda, Parker and I joined my cousins Stacie & Nicole (and other friends and family) at the American Heart Association Heart Walk. We went last year (check it out HERE) and it was sooo cold, but this year was quite the opposite.
Stacie was able to get team T-shirts made up for all of us. Her son Reid Michael died when he was only 10 weeks old of heart problems. He was born a month before Miranda so would be 14 now. So our team is appropriately called "Remembering Reid Michael"

We all enjoyed a free Popsicle before the treacherous 3 mile walk
Unfortunately Stacie's stroller was broken so Charlotte (Stacie's little girl) had to stay behind with Grandpa Reid.
Parker was bummed because Wyatt wasn't able to join us this year. But he brought along his I-pod and did quite well. He even ran to the finish line to make it before the 1 hour mark.
Charlotte was our welcoming committee when we arrived and couldn't wait to show off her rainbow tattoo.
Can't wait to do it again next year. It's such a great cause and I'm happy to be a small part of it!