Kankles

OK--This post is just for you Gordy. Gordy calls fat ankles kankles. So, I thought that I should show mine off. I think that they get bigger each day. The worst part is that the tops of my feet get swollen too. So, today I wore slippers everywhere. Not one pair of shoes would fit. But on the bright side--my toes do look nice.

Getting ready for Christmas

We got out Christmas decorations for FHE.
Rachel quickly found the non-breakable nativity to play with.

The kids got to decorate the tree all by themselves this year.

They did a great job!

Jacob's Baptism

ALL of the Foote's were together for Jacob's baptism. So, we took a family picture. We also wanted to have a picture for Mom and Dad Foote for their mission.

Our family right before the baptism.

Jacob and Rich all in white. What a special day Jacob!

Linnae and I posing after dinner. Linnae is also expecting a girl--just one month after me.

We had a lot of good-byes to say. Can you tell that I have been crying all day! Within 24 hours, Dallin left for his mission, Grandma Evans went back to Utah, the Vallerys went back to Arizona, and Linnae and Brett moved to Wyoming. Rich's whole family that was in town also left. It was very emotional. We truly loved being with all of the Foote's and Phillips for such a special weekend.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Dallin went through the Temple on Friday morning. It was neat to have so much family all together.

My good friend Gwen Jones had a baby shower for me on Friday night. It was so much fun to celebrate our soon to be addition--Rebecca probably.

All of my sisters--Sarah, Linnae, and LeeAnn--came to the shower.

Aunt Sharon, Grandma Evans, and Mom Foote were there too.

I was also lucky enough to have Mom Phillips, Brooke, Connie, and Maren there too.

The boys had fun playing Rock Band while the girls were at the baby shower.

Thanksgiving Day

Lydia started out the day by participating in the Turkey Trot. You go girl!

Everyone helped cook.

Devon helped get the turkey ready.

Jacob, Cayden, and Richie.

Lydia and Hadley.

Thanksgiving Week

The week of Thanksiving was a wonderful one for our family. We were able to have all of the Foote's in town and almost all of the Phillips too. The Vallerys came and stayed for a couple of days before heading up to the cabin.
Our kids and the Vallery cousins planned a great FHE. They told the story of Noah and the Ark. They acted it out and planned the whole thing themselves.

We spent one day at the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science with Grandma and Grandpa Phillips and Connie and Jackson. Rachel and Jackson had fun in the water.

The girls loved making bubbles with Grandma and Grandpa.

Student Council Elections

A while ago, Lydia ran for Student Council Secretary. There were about 8 kids running for each office. Lydia put a lot of effort into her posters--with the help of a couple of aunts. Thanks LeeAnn for the ideas and Connie for your great art work. At first, Lydia was very sad that she did not win. She came home from school and said, "Mom, it is just a popularity contest." She was right about that. However, we are so proud of her for trying and giving it her best. We are proud of you Lydia!