October Festivities

Well, October is once again coming to a joyous close with my birthday tomorrow and then the chameleon of all holidays, Halloween the next day. I really enjoy Halloween because it is something quite different to everyone. Some hate Halloween, viewing it as dark or macabre. Some love it just seeing it as a day to see cute little kids in funny costumes. And others love it as an excuse to wear something so ridiculous/inappropriate that it couldn't be worn on any other day of the year, at least not in public. I love it because it reminds me of my birthday! And it really is fun to dress up. In fact, I am so disappointed that my work doesn't dress up for Halloween. Well, as you can see, my dad sure got into the spirit this year. He carved a pumpkin with the scouts and for the last two weeks he has just been bragging up a storm so I gave him a "1st prize" ribbon that he is wearing on his shirt.


Dad also got ordained as a high priest on Sunday so we took a nice family portrait... Rob and Mandy, I think Teresa can photo shop you guys in! We miss you!
But the real fun happened after the girls left the picture and Taylor got caught with his hands down his pants!

And then we ended the evening, as every evening should end, singing "happy birthday" to me and eating chocolate eclair pie! Yum! Thanks again to the Billingsleys, lets just say, I wore flip flops to bed last night. Wink!

LARS AND THE REAL GIRL

Over the weekend Eric, Meg and I went to see this movie and we all agreed that this is the best movie we have seen in awhile. For me, it could be the best movie of the year... we'll see if Martian Kid can beat it out (opening this weekend)! Ryan Gosling is perfect in this role and Emily Mortimer graciously shares the spotlight with her co-star "Bianca" who is a, uh, hmmm... So, take the trip out to Trolley Square and see Lars and the Real Girl. I also received a hot tip that Dan in Real Life is a good movie. Oh and P.S. The pictures of our new house, if you haven't already seen them are on Eric's blog oprahismymom.blogspot.com