Mutual 3/17/10

Well it was mutual, combined. The young women were in charge of the activity and chose "Mormon Pictionary". We had a pleasant surprise. Jessica and Nicole Hallermeier stopped in to visit. It turned out to be a lot of fun.

Noooooooo!

Like, you don't say!

Not at all sure what the zombie hands are for (Philip's)....

... but Sister Murders seems to know why.

Huh?

Dance 3/13/10

Once again it was time for a Stake Dance. This one was held in the Bryan Chapel.

Here we have Victor. He seemed to have a good time at the dance and, by my count, was second on to Philip in the number of songs danced.

Victor and Sarah.

I am not sure what is the most interesting part of this photo: he is blind in one eye (at times), he is surprised that I took this photo, or that he is on his cell phone during the dance (not the last time you will see this).

Philip looks wore out from dancing every dance.

We were all happy to see Maycie at the dance.

Maycie wonders why Victor is glued to the phone.

Philip waiting to dance with Kelsey Odom (cousin of Aly James)

Aly James. Always hard to catch in a photo.

Kelsey Odom.

And again.

No comment needed.

No comment could be thought of.

Aly James never lacks a partner.

Philip gets his dance with Kelsey.

This was at church the next day. Britney and Brandie wonder what Victor is talking about. KC and Chris look like they just played a joke on someone.

Mutual 03/10/10

These are from mutual tonight. I really like the video (sorry the quality is so poor, it is from my phone). It shows the scouts during their activity time. You will see David Welch (scoutmaster) and the boys. Try and see who else got in on the action. The picture is of the girls activity. They made scarves and from what I could tell the girls really liked it.

Tish and Scentsy

So I decided to go to my first Scentsy party. If you're not aware of what that is, I have to say that it involves smelly products. At least that is what I thought. My wife had bought a few of these things to put in our house from Sister Welch. I like them. Why not go to the party. Below are the pictures I took while there. I am not sure, but I don't think that people take pictures at these parties.

Here is Amanda Ross answering the door. It was held at the home of Gene and Tish Ross, both pictured here.

The thing that sealed the deal for my attendance was that they have food at these parties. It was good. Hot sauce, cheese sauce, potato salad, fruit punch, homemade candy, brownies, baked fish, and pasta. Pictured below are Janie Landry, Tanya Delaney, and Debbie Murders.

Lots of camera shy people. Barbara Ross, Debbie Murders, Janie Landry, Tanya Delaney, and Riley Disman.

Here is the hostess herself, and me.

Me again with Riley Disman.

Finally got a good picture of Sister Murders and Barbara Ross.

I have to admit that overall I had a really good time. The only letdown was that I heard that these parties there are games that you play. Unfortunately, Sister Welch had lost hers, but promised to have them at the next party. Maybe this time I will actually be invited.

Youth New Year's Eve Party 12/31/09

This year the Branch President's Youth Council decided to have a new year's eve party. The theme? Game Night.

Now you can not have a party, a youth party, without food. Here are Alex and Victor getting ready to hit the food table.

A sample of the games.

Tish explains pictionary.

The group listens.

Then tries to guess what Victor is drawing.

Kayla, you can't get help from your text buddies.

Shannon asks President Ross advice on how to draw a particular word. Always helping out.

Look close. I think that is a coon dog magazine.

I will have to give it to the youth. The night turned out to be rather fun. Be sure and ask Tish who turned out to be the Pictionary Gooroo.

Dance 10/17/09

Despite being originally planned for the show barn, the dance was a huge success at the Chapel. Below are a few pics that I took.

Aly James and her friends.

THE FOOD!

The adults FAVORITE hangout.

Scott Welch demonstrating how to rope a chair in our roping contest.

Philip learns the ropes.

Philip. Go Cowboy!! (Is the rope supposed to go around the back of your neck? lol)

The Kimmons girls.

Chris held this chair in its place all night.

Scott knows how to do more than rope. Here he cuts a rug with Aly.

I think the smaller floor helped in the amount of dancing that took place.

Another contest. Quick Draw!!

Chris, your supposed to draw, point and shoot.

You got it Philip!

KC, talking to your gun doesn't help.

The third contest, and my favorite of the night. Jalapeno Eating Contest. Madisonnville provided four of the five contestants. WOW. (Aaron coaches them.)

GO!

Sarah, is that a tear?

KC ended up winning this contest, which I think he later regretted, by eating 7 1/2 peppers out of ten in two minutes. Prize. A pepper bandana.

A very special thanks to Sister Welch, Sister Murders, Sister L. Foster, Brother Welch and ALL those that helped behind and in front of the scenes. You are the example that we need. Thanks also to those youth that helped clean up.