Reno, Scouts, and goals:)

Nathan went to Reno, on the first day he hung out and possibly went to Circus Circus or hung out he can't remember, but Circus Circus was fun. While there they played games and won tickets, getting stuffed starfish and a dog (No he didn't' ask if he could have another dog). Went to dinner the next day at the Peppermill and someone thought that Liz was his wife and Wajay and Curtis were there children..lol. Following day he was off to Lake Tahoe and rode the godala, which was way cool and then dinner at Azteca (yummy Mexican) followed by Cold Stone for ice cream

Christian had his board of review for his 1at class Scout and got it YES, other than that I haven't heard how the rest of his week was as he was with his Mom this weekend, I am sure he will have a lot to say next week.

Zach worked some more on his Bear, and made somethings in cubs, as he always had a great week I'm sure he will also have a lot to say.

I talked with Liz this week, she said she dropped her AP Biology class and replaced it with a per tutor class. She is in AP Spanish and is playing tennis. She sounds quiet busy making it to seminary before school and practice after. Liz would also like for every one to know that she rode a camel while Down Under.

Alice reported that school is easy which makes homework easy, tonight she is working on a paper for her chemistry lab. doing drivers ed, and that she takes care of her little brothers a lot. I am sure all of her help is greatly welcomed, and that knowing Alice she is looking at the boys and doing a lot with her friends. but I could be wrong.

I ended up going to the dentist this week, and it made me think of Liz, when she got her wisdom teeth out, she came home, took some pain pills and watched the food net work. I found myself doing the same thing, thanks for introducing me to Ace of Cakes Liz. Justin finds it interesting that we both watch food TV when we can't eat because of having dental work.

I did okay on my exercise program, I got 4 days in this week I was hoping for at least 5. I will do better this week, I also need to work on my diet more. I will get on the scales in the morning and see if I lost any thing.

We got a lot done in Primary Pres. meeting getting things decided for next year and organized, and making plans for next year, we are going to work on the children learning the 13 Articles of Faith, and helping the children learn that they are part of eternal families.

I didn't get to go to church this week, as I was not feeling well so I read the Friend and New Era for Oct. They were full of great ideas and I am thinking we may need to develop a way to make sure that the boys are learning what is in both, so I am hoping the we can start having more family time where we are discussing church ideals. While helping the boys work on different things they need for scours, and learning that the Lord loves them.

It was great spending time with Justin as always, I was sad that we didn't' get to go to the temple as I was not feeling well, but look forward to going with him in the near future. We are working on our food storage, and getting out of debt I'm so happy to have someone to work on these things with. Other goals that I am working on is writing my Grandma Mecham each week, and starting Christmas things. So far so good, I'll mail the letter in the morning and did some crocheting...can't say what on though...:)

Fall is in the Air

Christian had a busy week, he went camping. and got his first class finished and is now star rank. and he shot shotguns then went to a church meeting then ummm.. is now typing this summary about his week and mel is asking about his week and kinda being a pest!!!!!! so000oo....... oh and i went to a stake party and i was sick all week!!! and wishes he had an x-box 360!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (*happy face*) :) :)

and that's all i have t o say!

Zachary's week: He went to school for most of the week. On Wed. he got some belt loops for Cub Scouts. He went to some parties this week, One of them was the Stake Harvest Party, where he ate lots of food and played with baby Tesher. the other one was at socoor game at his dad's work. He had some fun at PE playing King Pluee, where everyone is blind folded and you say Pluee, and if you touch him then you become it. Played with Layla, his dog. and some video games.

Justin has had a busy week, lots of work, then party's. Friday was his annual work party, where I made an apple crisp it was a lot of fun. Then Saturday was the Harvest diner for the stake. It was wonderful to see all of our friends from the different wards we have been in and have a chance to visit. This morning was ward planning meeting, and We ended up with one of the radio's that we are using in the branch to help keep in contact when there is an emergency. Every Sunday evening there is a check in, it will be nice to know that if we needed to we could get hold of someone. Next month we are taking the ham radio test and getting a radio. Our stake had a check in on Sunday evenings.

Nathan finally made it back to us last night with the Sheshee dog. Sheshee is sick so we will be taking care of her, she has a sore on her neck and doesn't smell well. Will be getting her a bath and cleaned up. It is sad that she doesn't bark or even jump up to see us as we are leaving and coming back. Once again Nathan doesn't have a car that is running, hopefully someday he will. He flies out in the morning to see his dad and sisters in Reno. So I get to take care of the big white fluffy dog.

I have applied for several jobs this week, hopefully I'll get something part time soon. I'd like to be bringing in some more money so we can get out of debt while working on our food storage, and 72 hour kits. It will be nice to have Justin back next weekend. I've missed having him around on the weekends. I'm looking forward to going to the temple with him next week. Primary is keeping me busy. I feel like I just can't seem to quiet get it right. I need to make sure that all kids get their Faith in God booklets next week, can't believe I haven't done that, and achievement days going again. Cubs and 11 yr old Scouts seem to be doing well, I'm glad. We are busy working on the Primary Program I'm excited to see it done. I have wonderful teachers who have been working hard with their kids to get their parts down. We have the most wonderful music lady, every week she seems to have a fun idea to help the kids with the songs this week they went in to Lehi's "tent" and brought out items after talking about the item they would sing one of the songs for the program. It looks like we are getting the last two people called that I asked for, which is nice as I'm finally starting to feel like I might be getting primary figured out. The bishop has asked that on the 5th Sunday we get the teachers to the joint meeting so we are trying to do that and to rotate some of the teachers into Relief Society weekly. I am going to talk with my counselors about how we are going to do that.

I'm working hard at trying to loose some weight, so I bought a two new skirts that are a size to small for this fall. I'm going to be up dating on here how I am doing. My goal is to do some toning things in the morning and then in the afternoon either going for a walk or doing something else. I'm sure hoping it will work as I would like to be a size or two smaller by Christmas. Wish me luck:)

Fall is in the air so I am posting a picture from our front steps looking at Mt. Baker, the clouds were just lifting off it and it look beautiful. we also got our first rain of the fall yesterday. We had quiet the down pour for a bit but then it was gone, I'm glad as it has been a bit since I'd driven in it. I always hate to drive in the rain, the funny thing is I don't mind the snow...oh well.

Mom and Dad Mecham are going to be gone until the end of the month last I talked with them as they are on call until then and would just get back to UT and have to leave, so they are just staying out until then.

Still sunny:)

Zach's exciting week, he went to school for most of the week. At Cub Scouts he made a candy bowl out of cement that looks like a leaf. On Sunday he went to church and did a skit about prayer, Zach acted out the Rameupmtu and then that you could pray in the closet. Saturday Zach helped in the yard, raking up the grass and cut blackberries, then off to a baptism and branch party. At the party he rode a hay wagon and ate lots of good food.

Christian was sick this week with a cough and not feeling well. He helped in the yard work. He thought it was funny when one of the blackberry brambles got stuck to my back and he had to get it off. Then dad was picked up on motor cycle, we went to a parry and baptism. For young men's they went bowling. School was okay this week.

We had good week but it was busy, Justin pulled some extra shifts. A friend of his from work picked him up on Sat. and then dropped him at the branch party and stayed to eat. Justin worked during the day again today so we missed him at church. He and I went out to lunch on Fri. which was nice as I've missed going places with him with all the work he has been doing.

The beginning of the week I started a sour dough start. Today is the trial run, to won't be very strong yet, but will get there over time. I'm going to run some of the rolls to the family across the street. I applied for several part time jobs this week and am hoping to hear back this week on one of them. Saturday the boys and I did a bunch of yard work in the morning, I appreciated all of the boys help. We are hoping to get it finished next week. The rest of the day was doing church things, baptism and branch party.

Justin just called to say that he had talked to his dad and Ben started kindergarten and loves riding the school bus, WAY TO GO Ben.

Nathan's week started out good, he got a car and everything was going well, until the block go a hole in it. He was driving down to pick up a new radiator, when it happened, he had water with him and was watching for the check engine light to come on. What he didn't know at the time was that the light didn't work. He has spent the last two days getting the engine out fixed and is hoping to have it finished today. I feel like we should write a soap opera about Nathan's cars and how they all break and what he will do next for transportation.

Mom and Dada Mecham are planing on coming back to UT around the 19th, then they are ushering at General Conference and then off to GA to visit with Jonathan, Celeste and the girls before they leave for Italy.

First Day of School for Boys

Christian's first day back to school was intermediate between good and bad. He got good teachers, good classes, has wood shop again :) He as excited to see all his old friends from last year, and made a new friend. the bad part is there is a new kid that is a jerk to everyone. who was pushing people around. Another good thing is the bullies for last year are not so mean this year and they get to chew gum in school. Christian has a really fun math teacher who sells pencils and gum to the students. Christian is kinda happy to be back to school.

Zachary's first day of school he had PE and he didn't know where his class was or his teacher so he had to figure it out. He must have figured it out all right as he got back on the bus to go home:) The first day of school the parents got homework and Zach thought that was kinda cool. He has a bunch of friends in his class, there was new play ground equipment. Tuesday before they went back to school the boys cousin was over and played games with them, Zach said it was a lot of fun. And they took her back to the train station to go home, Zach thinks that is cooler than a plane as there aren't so many restrictions to ride. Yesterday he went to a party for his primary class, where there was a lot of swimming and game playing, along with working on the primary program for this year

Nathan is gr owning lamb chops and they look really silly, at least this time he is keeping the rest of his face under control, as far as hair growth goes. He bought yet another car, it has been suggested that he buy a wind shield wiper motor for it now and keep it in the car just in case.:) He also needs to replace the radiator and front light on one side. Nate has brought some yummy treats home from work. He has to get rid of at least one of his cars by the end of the week...or we will start charging him rent on them (giggle)

Justin has a new hobby, he goes on to craiglist and picks a state and then a town and learns what rent is and if we could get a job there. I decide if I would be willing to move there, relaying my feelings with how may labadoodles it would cost him to get me to move there:) It is silly but fun. He is also looking at a lot of books about different states. Justin worked on Saturday, we are setting that a side for our trip in Dec. to see everyone. We sure are excited.

I made cinnamon rolls yesterday, I called Nate at work and told him I would make them if he would bring powdered sugar home. I left the info. with Uncle Rich, he delivered the message but then said he would buy the powdered sugar if I made sure he got some so I will send some to work with Nate tomorrow. I have been working on setting up the fund raiser for cub scouts next spring. I think I have it figured out. Primary was nice today, I had to do sharing time, so I taught about prayer and why we pray. We talked about remembering to say thanks for things and not just asking for things. We also talked about seeking, asking and knocking. (Matthew 7:7)

Gizmo is starting to put on her winter weight and the geese are already flying south, this could mean that it is going to be a long cold winter, we are hoping that they are wrong.

A Bird in the House

Happy Birthday Alice!!! Alice turned 16 on the 31st of Aug. It is hard to believe that she is that old. She went to a concert, and went out to dinner, she also said that she is going to be taking drivers ed. Hard to believe that my baby girl is gong to be driving.

Aaron also had a birthday on the 30th, haven't heard as of yet what he did or if he had fun, we hope he had a great one.:)

Liz and Alice both started school last week, and it sounds like they are very busy with school, seminary, work and helping at home with their younger brothers. Hopefully they get to do something fun once in a while and will let us know what they are up to.

Our funny story of the week took place on Tuesday. As I was headed to get Nathan from work, Justin called saying that there was a bird in the house. Apparently it had flown down the chimney of the wood burning stove. The boys could hear it flapping around inside the stove. Justin told them to leave it closed, but when he left they opened the door and it came out. I asked Christen why he had opened the door when his dad had told him not to. He said, " I wanted to make sure it was really a bird." I'm just glad it was a bird and not a wasp nest, as we have had a lot of them around the house. The boys called before I got home and said it had gone out, they had opened the doors that go outside and closed the bedroom doors so it couldn't get in any of them. Both boys were surprised that Gizmo didn't try and get it. When I got home, Zac told me he had locked the bathroom door and closed, so I had to break into the bathroom.

Mom and Dad Mecham are in Baton Rough waiting for Hurricane Gustov to hit. they will be helping run the shelters for those who are evacuated, and then loose there homes. Last I heard was that they will be gone for three weeks. As I hear from them and how and what they are doing I will post it.

Jonathan, Celeste, Cristina, and Lisa are starting to get ready for their big move to Italy, I understand they are learning Italian, which will put them at three languages in their household. We are wishing them luck, and will up date there travels here as I hear.