Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Allyson's Senior Prom

Allyson got to go to Mormon prom first and now finally her senior prom. Her date was Brendon Crave from our ward. He also took Allyson on her first date the day she turned 16. He picked her up at our house and then they met up with a group of about 15 couples for pictures and prom. Had to get the picture of the art of pinning on the flower.

Just outside our house where we got just a couple of fun pictures.

Brendon with his two hot dates. Allyson's best friend BethAnn did  not have a date and so she went with them.

A few of the couples in her group. Hmmmm. I wonder why Allyson was a little concerned about how sleeves would work. After a lot of stress and trying to alter her first dress, I finally started to hunt one more time with a prayer that I could find just one dress with sleeves. With an answer to prayers, I found this dress in the same color as her original and returned the original one. No alterations needed. Not her first pick, but she was such a good sport about wearing it. I guess we are a "peculiar people!"

Some of her good friends from school!

I personally think she looked stunning. A little Audrey Hepburn flair. As they say "Modest is Hottest!"


Allyson and her best friend BethAnn

Allyson, BethAnn, and Adri

One last final picture. This is the problem with digital photography. I took 132 pics of prom and had to decide which ones to post. I love pictures too much.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Allyson on her very last day ever of High School. Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is done and the rest of the kids go for 2 1/2 more weeks. Bonding time. Yeah!

I figured this day was worthy of my master poster making skills. Hee Hee. Hey, I tried. Does she look a little excited or what. Goodbye Hononegah, Hello BYU!

Her excited sisters helping her celebrate. Are they excited for her to leave or sad?????

Just had to add this awesome picture I took out front in our flower bed. Pretty mad photography skills.

We are a little too die hard American Idol fans. Yes, one of the final three contestants is from near hear, so when they did their home visits guess who went down? Yes, our entire family, plus Allyson's best friend. We stood in the pouring rain for 3 1/2 hours to watch her short concert. It was crazy. Allyson and Mckenzie even got chased down by the police when they jumped the fence. Oh BOY! We did not even make it on T.V. after all that and she did not even make it to the finale next week. Whatever!

Yes, it was dark and rainy but here she is. Our AI favorite!


The girls with their mangled sign after it was all over. Notice the fatigue on their faces. Hee Hee. Also, notice Sydney's coat is covered in marker that dripped all over while she was trying to protect the sign.

They boys after it was all over were still giving it a thumbs up.

All the little wet rats.

Our little 8th grade Andrew signing his name on the National Junior Honor Society register. This is the first year they have done this in Middle School. Little smarty pants got nominated and had to fill out a whole application and then was inducted into the NJHS. You go boy!

Accepting his award!

He even got his own cords to wear with his 8th grade graduation gown. That's right. They do a full on 8th grade graduation, minus the cap. Silly if you ask me. But hey, who asked.

Special Olympics! This is a state wide event that the youth help with every year. Their favorite event for sure. They each get assigned athletes to help. These are two of the boys that Allyson and Kenzie helped.

Allyson awarding one of the guys his medal. They get so excited about this. They are so fun to watch.

Mckenzie awarding her girl a medal. They give them big hugs and get so excited. Makes them really appreciate their lives when they take part in this.

I couldn't find Andrew after the events started, but here he is with his buddies from chuch at the beginning.

They have a big opening ceremony and only our youth from the stake get to line the field to cheer the teams as they come through. They even light a torch to begin.

Little Princess Ka'hulani from Hawaii. (aka: Sydney) This was what she did for her wax museum at school. They have to dress up as their character and give a memorized speech when people push the button on their hand. She did a perfect job.

Easter fun 2011. This was Allyson's last Easter with us. Of course as you can see, she made her egg a "Jimmer" egg with her BYU t-shirt to go with it. You can click on these pics to enlarge them if you are really bored and want to see details.

Mckenzie concentrating hard on making a perfect egg.

I couldn't resist putting this one on here to show Sydney's beautiful face!

Little Tyler perfectionist working on making his perfect egg.

Little girly girl with her pile of eggs to embelish.

The clan having fun with Dad. I was happy to be the photographer and watch. So cute. I love all my little babies and that hottie Dad!