Saturday Happenings

This morning Kara, Tyler and Leigh got dressed and headed out the door to do baptisms for the dead at our Phoenix Temple. It is so nice to have a temple so close now. The each said they enjoyed being there. Makes my heart happy to hear that. 

While the older ones were away for the day, we kept busy at our homestead. I had been wanting to put together a garden using this palette that someone was getting rid of.

I removed some boards to get the squares.

Randy then applied the sealant. Micah helped to staple on the landscape fabric. Then he and I poured in the soil. Jace jumped in to help when it came time to plant the seeds. We planted cucumbers, green onions and radishes. I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out.

#Promposal

Tyler decided he wanted to go to prom. He was planning to ask a girl in our ward by the name of Taylor. We drove over to the dollar store to purchase some mylar balloons and candy.

The balloons were blank, so Kara and I came up with the idea to put the letters PROM on the balloons with a "?". 

The balloons were ready. Tyler got up extra early this morning, and we drove over to Taylor's house before seminary and set up the balloons in front of their car. The balloons were anchored with the candy bars.

Later that morning, Leigh sent a text saying that Taylor had gotten the balloons and was very surprised and happy that Tyler asked.

Later that evening, Taylor and Ashlyn (her sister) came by to drop off her response to Tyler's promposal. Isn't that cute. We put it in his room to surprise him when he came home from track. He was pleasantly surprised. He came out of his room with a big smile on his face.

Just glad Grandpa bought Tyler a suit.

Ward Picnic

So tonight was our Annual Ward Picnic at Asante Park. Randy said we signed up to bring 3 dozen cookies. I was in a baking mood. I made 3 dozen of 3 different kinds of cookies: M&M, lemon glaze, and Reeses' Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. They were all yummy! 

Oh, and the picnic was pretty fun as well :)