We all went to see the Lord of the Rings Symphony on the 19th of September and it was fabulous! You can't see it very well but Jeff is standing in front of one of the Urukais from the movie. Now you can't call it an Ork I was told, or you are not a true fan. There were a few ugly "things" that had guards by them from the actual movie. Someone from the St. Louis University bought them for a million dollars and let Symphony Hall display them for this. There was also one handsome cardboard man standing all alone without an official guard that Kairsti and I are standing by. It is Aragorn which I would take any day over anything else from the movie. Kairsti tells me she would prefer Legolas but Aragorn isn't too bad for an old man.

The Young Women Leaders came and
decorated the front porch for Layni's b-day
so she would see it as she got off the bus.


Layni was so excited about her new i pod.

Dalayni playing her saxaphone

"The Fauhawk"

Layni is showing the
love for getting her
picture taken.

Ronald was fun with the kids.


Layni's School Band preformed for the Mayor at the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the new McDonald's in O'Fallon on Sept. 11th. The band did a great job! I enjoyed watching and listening to them play all their patriotic songs for the ceremony.

Time Out For Women

Deseret Book put on a "Time Out For Women" at the Saint Charles Convention Center here in Missouri. About 20 ladies from our ward attended and had a fabulous time. This is a few of my wonderful friends that all got together for lunch during our break. Terra Johnson, Amy Liesmann, Allison Rasmussen, Chris Mannlein and Me.

Cherie Call . . . . . . . . Hilary Weeks

Holly & Hilary Weeks

Hilary Weeks played the piano and sung all through TOFW, introduce presenters and spoke quite a bit. She was darling and added fun to the whole program. She has recorded 7 cds now and written atleast one book.

Jane Clayson with me.
She was one of my favorite presenters at TOFW. She has written the book "I Am a Mother" and spoke about fulfilling the role as women and mothers.

The Road to Convention Rally was about two miles away from our house in O'Fallon. We went as a family and really enjoyed ourselves.

Mitt Romney came down the stairs to where we were standing and shook our hands. Kairsti had a Zions Bank t-shirt on and he asked her if we were from Utah.

Kairsti, Jeff & Dalayni

Holly & Jeff

Camping at Alley Springs

Standing in front of the natural springs.

Adam & Talisha July 5th, 2008

We are so happy to have Adam in our family

All the girls

Talisha had a beautiful wedding

The Cake!

Jeff & Talisha

Kissing Dad

Lilly

My cute grandbaby!