PAINTING SIGNS FOR THE RNC

On August 21 & 22 I joined other Mitt Romney supporters to make signs for the Republican National Convention. These signs will be distributed to delegates from all of the states. There were volunteers in 3 states painting signs.

 We were given a list of statements that could go on the signs, to keep them on message.

There were signs as far as the eye could see, drying. Day 1 we ran out of paint. Day 2 there was plenty of paint, we started by painting the back of the posters that were dry with the same message from the front, so cameras will see it from all angles.

I was not able to spend as much time as I would have liked to either day, but it was good to be able to help my candidate for a while.

JULY/ AUGUST FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Saturday after the baby shower we were joined by the men and boys for our family Birthday Party. Uncle Max celebrated a birthday in July but he wasn't able to join us for the party.
Alicia made a new Fake Cake to blow candles out on.

Ephraim is 1 year old

Jonah is 3

Aiden is 5

Logan was 9 in June

Ryan is 13

Chad is 36 (I think)

 Rich

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!!

BABY SHOWER FOR KARI AND MALIE

On Saturday August 11 we gathered at Aunt Karen's for a baby shower in honor of Kari & Malie Frei.
Some of the decorations:

Blessing Dresses Great Grandma Aunt Karen, grandma Shari, Mommy Kari and baby Malie.

A diaper cake

Special guests Pink Baby and Water Baby, Kari was never seen without them as a toddler.
Refreshments:

Fruit Salad baby buggy

The treats were pretty as well as tasty.

Drink

Guests young and not so young were in attendance

Amelia

Lori, Betsy and Brianna

GIFTS

Kari and Malie got a lot of nice gifts,

The clothes they received were displayed on a clothes line hanging above the room

CONGRATULATIONS KARI AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MALIE!! 

FINISHED PROJECTS

BETSY BRANNON GREEN BOOK SIGNING

On Friday July 27 I left work at my normal time (1:30) and headed to Mesa. My ultimate goal was a book signing at Seagull Books, that didn't start until 5:30.My 1st stop of the afternoon was Sweet Cakes Cafe for a early dinner. It was recommended by a friend. They have amazing sandwiches on homemade bread, and decadent sweet treats. It was a little expensive, but worth every penny.

After I left Sweet Cakes, I went to the Mesa Public Library, where I found a relatively comfortable chair to read in. I immediately attracted the scrutiny of the security guard. Amazingly when a bunch of kids joined me talking overly loud and wrestling he was no where to be found. Never the less I enjoyed a couple of hours of reading.

The main event was a book signing featuring Betsy Brannon Green, best selling LDS author. I was able to hang out and visit with Betsy after the line died down. It was a very enjoyable evening.

Visit Betsy's Website to lear more about her books