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snow.snow.snow! g Gingerbread house making skills! Yogurt eating contest A Scandalous present! Hello! Here's a few Christmas pics...enjoy! The evil watch! (I know what time your curfew is - hahaha:) The scandalous parfume...

Ladies and Gentleman, You are about to witness the best christmas present ever given and then received. Do not attempt to fix the color on your tv. This is the real thing. Yes. Lime Green (Some may even go so far as to call it Chartreuse) Long Underwear. Enjoy.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! loves, lexi loo

-Clothes (shirt or sweater) -Books -Tie or belt -Good movies on DVD -Gift Cards to fun stores

Sorry this is coming so late, but I don't feel nearly as bad since dad just posted his Christmas list. All Nicole wants for Christmas is... -dress pants for work (brown, black, graypinstripe, other stripe patterns, etc.) -button-down white (with texture/pattern/details), black, brown, red, blue, etc. collared shirts -knee-high, flat or low-heel boots; black and brown -running shoes -perfume (Ralph Lauren Glamorous, Romance, or Ralph; also Paris Hilton - as much as I don't like the name; or another new kind of perfume) -skinny black belt -regular sized brown belt -flats or low heels for work (brown, black, red, tan, other colors) -socks -ipod? -scarves -slip covers for couches -and anything else Love you!

What I wish for this Christmas is World Peace, Whirled Peas, Happy Children and Grandchildren. Oh, and in case Santa thinks I've qualified for more than a lump of coal, I would like: Pajamas Robe Rectangular Silver Watch Gray Sweater Long Sleave Shirt Brown Leather Coat I love you all.

Eliza and Dad had an awesome time in San Francisco. We ate at good restaurants, shopped at fun stores and road the cable car. It only took Dad three trips to the gallery to decide on this new artwork for his office.

(from themountain.com or basically anything, you know i like anything.

Here is my Kabuki design. I got it out of a book and it's called Jade Hare...whatever that means. This is my last makeup project before my final!

Hola, Greetings from snowy Stow! It's been snowing basically since the 1st and I can't wait for the next 4-5 months of it :) Luckily it was only really windy one day so tracting hasn't been too shabby. A couple things for this week. Thank you for the emails this week! I loved hearing from each of you and hope things continue to go well. So from Dad's email he said Monica and Nate are coming this weekend--does that mean you're staying all the way through Christmas or are you doing Christmas early? Just curious. Monday was my two-month mark and Sister Corbridge didn't let me forget! She's so great. She gave me a bunch of quotes about Kirtland and the prophecies that it would be built up again. I'm so grateful I can assist in that work. Sister Corbridge also let me know that as of Monday, I've completed 1/9 of my mission and that January 3rd will be 1/6. It was CRAZY to think of it like that. While I was in the MTC a speaker informed us that in the Lord...

Makeup today was "inanimate design"...so of course I picked food. And yes, Kim is trying to eat me, but I don't think I'll taste very good.

Dawn's Christmas List: Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters, ZIG brush markers, Creating Handmade Books by Alisa Golden, jewelry, perfume, cashmere, snazzy watch, books from Deseret Book, slippers, nightgown and a french hen.

Here's my most recent design for makeup. I'm supposed to be a hound dog--my mouth is the nose. The next picture is of this nasty moldy bread that I found when I was doing white glove. My roommates and I cleaned all Thursday and Friday. We're pretty clean, but it took FOREVER! Then Friday night we had a surprise party for Kim (that's the picture of Anne and I eating red holiday oreos!). So, now our apartment looks like we never cleaned it. But I'm having fun and staying warm even though it snowed today! I love you all and I hope you're having as much fun as I am!

Here's how far we've come from last year! Enjoy: Under-Cover Christmas To Whom It May Concern: The information we are about to disclose is top-secret, confidential, and classified. It is only through means of your fierce friendship and utmost trust that we feel the need to share with you this covert communication. The year 2006 was of one of perpetrating undercover operations, staying one step ahead of the enemy, and narrowly escaping deadly situations. The veteran of the agency, Grandma Fern, loves to share her thrilling stories and tactics with the progressing generation, as well as keep in touch with her fellow agents. Steve continues to run the smooth operation with his commanding voice and ominous presence. Throughout the year he spent time honing his skills in the catching of dangerous fresh-water enemies, codename: FISH, and driving the getaway boat for his expert apprentice water-skiers. He also trains others to defend themselves against the greatest enemy in his ch...

Hello all! Below are a few worldly desires:) Nate - Mac mini, wireless keyboard/mouse (all the big electronics only he could pick out/buy) dressy casual work clothes(ie slacks 34x34/long button up XL), gift certificates -apple/mac store, best buy Monica- clothes/shoes store gift cert., ski jacket with black fleece Ethan - remote control cars, microphone toys, play dough, kids movies/show dvds, books (dr. suess and/or easy readers, pjs/clothes 4T Blake - toys with buttons, lights and/or sound, books, pjs/clothes 18-24 month or 2T Love you all! ps - Dad and Dawn better post want list - it seems like you don't usually tell us your wants:)

Someone's having too much fun in their makeup class. I'm just curious, does it even look like me? Here is a picture of our Christmas Tree! Thanks so much for letting me take it with me. More pictures of our Winter Wonderland to come!

Dearest family (specifically Dadio), Here's the link to the Rexburg Temple open house ticket place. We should get tickets to it as a family as soon as possible because I really want to go together as a family! www.lds.org/reservations

Here it is ya'll. short and sweet. 1. CTR ring (picture to follow) 2. Cello Rosin THERE YOU HAVE IT LADIES AND GENTS!! so far as I can tell, that's it! Love you

Here it is, basically going from most desired to not so most desired: Boots- warm, comfortable, waterproof, cute, and brown (Dillard's?) Thermal pants- black, 2 pairs? http://www.rei.com/product/739023?vcat=REI_SEARCH Family Calendar!!! Scripture Case http://deseretbook.com/store/product?sku=4990052 Earrings- studs The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer (Deseret Book) Thick mittens- neutral colors High School Musical 2 DVD (extended version!) Back-up: Gift card to Macy's or Target Like my good friend Ron says, "Happy Christmas Harry!" *** ** * ** *** ** * ** *** ** * ** *** ** * ** *** ** * ** ***

Hey everyone, Post your Christmas Wish List on the blog, and make sure to put the "christmas" label on it so we can all know what everyone wants! Thanks so much! --eliza

Okay, so here's the story behind this. We were reading scriptures, in Corinthians, about resurrection and being called back to the Lord or something....It mentioned something about the trumpets of God welcoming you back to heaven, and mom broke out into the trumpet fanfare from some Handel's Messiah piece. Becca, Lexi, and I did not (obviously) get the reference, but later on Dad broke out into some awesome Handel bass, and then...Voila! Mom came in with the trumpet fanfare, which was part of the song! We tried to get her to do it again on video, but she said she "does not perform on command." (next time we'll carry around a camera all the time just in case!) but anyways, here's what scripture reading is like at our house...enjoy! Love, Eliza

I can't wait to see you guys this thanksgiving! And then we go to Festival of the Trees! This is going to be a stressful holiday, i can already tell. SO EVERYONE GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!

I GOT ACCEPTED TO BYU!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! I would say more details to come, but that's actually it!  I'm IN!!!! loves you all, eliza

Ethan earned his new bike by filling up his nice chart with stickers, then subsequently, got his first road rash. Blake loved his first sucker time with Dad:)

Great job on the Blog, Liz! I love it.

What I would look like if I ever could grow a beard...

We had Grandma Betty's birthday here tonight, and I just thought I'd give you all a little taste of how the evening went. Here is one interesting conversation of note: Grandma: "Giraffes make rotten mothers" *pause as we all examined the philosophical meaning of this remark* Dad: "Well have you ever tried to raise a teenage giraffe?" Becca: "I have" Anyways, that about sums the evening up. There were lots of great presents (you guessed it-most of them bought by the birthday girl herself) and a FABULOUS chocolate cake (made by yours truly!--hence the FABULOUSness of it!) and just an overall great night of fun and games. Hope you are all having as much fun as we are!---Lizzy

Even here at school in Rexburg, we're getting ready for Christmas by listening to... CHRISTMAS MUSIC!

We're learning how to do beards in my makeup class. Mine turned out kind of creepy and matted so I added a black eye and a nose bleed and wa-la! I call it The Beat Up Hobo. By the way, my model was a girl and she was very patient with me. Don't worry, I won't be doing that to any of you because the hair itself is pretty expensive...and it's A LOT of work. I get my beard done Tuesday, but hopefully I'll get it off before devotional!

Hi everyone, I'm so glad to be a part of your group. I look forward to making replies to your messages!

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, BUT THE BLOG WILL BE EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR CHANGES IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS! love you all! I hope this makes our blog THE BESTEST EVER!!! love, lizzy

On Tuesday, we had a really great devotional titled "Don't Be in a Hurry." Many of the points really impressed me and I wanted to share that with you. I hope that all of you read it because it's really good! http://www.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2007_11_06_Thomas.htm One part was something that really stood out to me and I think as a family we could all do together for Thanksgiving! "Some years ago, President Hinckley offered a special Christmas gift to every member of the Church. This gift, he promised, would help us understand the “true essence of Christmas,” and feel the peace of Christ, the love of Christ, and “an overwhelming sense of gratitude” to Him. So what was the Prophet’s Christmas gift? It was one hour—sixty minutes “spent in silent meditation and quiet reflection on the wonder and the majesty of this, the Son of God” (Ensign, December 2000, 5). Do you remember getting that gift? Would you prize it? Do you understand the directio...

Ok, I promise I'm not taking steroids...we're just learning about applying facial hair in my stage makeup class. Do I look good or what?

I just want all of you to know that tonight I ran for a half and hour! That's 30 minutes and that's a first for me...ever! The hardest part, and my favorite part surprisingly, was the jog up toward the temple. Not very many people can go jogging next to a temple!

Before: AFTER!!!!! Lizzie let me cut her hair! Hooray!

winter is my favorite season! This year is going to be the best ever, I can't wait for all of us to be together as a family again! I love all of you so much, and i hope the last of your fall season is happy and full of wonderful memories!

Here's a video of my FHE group carving pumpkins...And another one of people eating the pumpkins...but don't worry, I was the smart one!

Here's my FHE family (minus Kim and the four other girls...they had to leave early). We had so much fun carving pumpkins. We're planning on roasting the seeds once we figure out how to do that properly. Thanks for letting me take home the giant pumpkin! It make a lovely "H" for FHE. Picture 1: Me carving...look at that form! Dad would be so proud! Picture 2: Our beautiful pumpkin carving skills Picture 3: My amazing FHE group. Back row left to right is Casey, Neil, and Peter. Front row left to right is Jenna, Me, Kendra, and Stephen.

Greetings one and everyone! I'm so so so SO sorry that it's taken me so long to email. I'm glad that you got my letter in the mail...I'm sorry I wasn't able to email--we held transfers that day and didn't get a chance to make it to the library for the internet. I arrived at the SLC airport and was able to call many of you but wasn't able to catch everyone. Our flight was on a little Canadair jet for Skywest and we flew straight to Cleveland. Well, straight's a relative word, because it was so turbulent-y that I ended up puking. Yep, that's right. Good thing I'd stuck an entire change of clothing in my carry on so I could change my shirt before I met President Peterson. Ugh, I'm embarrassed to tell the story but man, it was so funny. I felt very humbled when I met President, because I had all these plans of looking and presenting myself as my best self but my stomach and Heavenly Father had other ideas. We had a great dinner at the Mission hom...

Yes - it was fabulous! We all love pre-school. Blake and I loved the time together and Ethan had a great first day! The Preschool teacher is Mrs. Neal and she is SO sweet! We started with a great breakfast (Mom-I want hot chocolate and candy, No, You can have bannanas and cold cereal), then in our Thomas the train costume. At school we did many fun things, including Halloween Bingo and made spider cookies.