School Carnival Night

What a fun Friday night we had! Farmington Elementary School had their annual Carnival Night. We had hot dogs, soda's, chips and loads of fun. They of course had the usual prize walk's, which Morgan found to be more fun, so she joined her friend McKalee for about an hour. Landon on the other hand was completely happy staying outside on the bouncey slide and obstacle course. We stayed for three hours! Three hours of people everywhere and children pushing you out of their way. However much it bugged me to have to say "Uh... please no cutting in line" the kids really did have a GREAT time and I was very glad to have taken them! I had completely left the camera at home, so thankfully Travis made it for the last half hour and was willing to bring the camera with him! We hope to be able to go every year now!

A Police Standoff, A Elementary School in Lockdown, and A Teenager scared to walk home!

This was the scene literally across the street from our home today. A man had an argument with his wife, shots were fired and he locked himself in his truck, with two guns, in his driveway. It started at 9:30am today and as far as we know, they are still trying to get him to come out of his truck. (it is 7:34pm) They tried all sorts of tactics to get him to come out, but nothing has forced him from the confines of his truck. This is all happening just ONE street north of us! I received a call from the Elementary school telling me that they were in lockdown and I had to come pick up Morgan from school personally. Then the Junior High students were in somewhat of a lockdown. Children who lived in the area of the gunmen, were to be picked up personally as well. However, as close as we are I never received a phone call to come pick up Maddy. Her friend who lives 3 blocks away from all of this had to be picked up by her mother, but we live 1 block away and no phone call. I called the Junior High after I had received the call from the Elementary and they were shocked that I had not received a call from someone. They advised me to go pick Maddy up along the route she takes to get home. Of course Landon and I headed quickly and found her shortly after. Once all was home safe, I walked across the street to just take a look. These picture are what I saw. Notice the sniper's on the roof (top picture) We have helicoptor's still circling our area and who knows how long it will last. Big time news in small town Farmington!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

With fall approaching, I thought it would be fun to share one of my favorites. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread! One of our Relief Society Councelor's found it for an Enrichment Night we did last year! We had a assortment of breads (pumkin bread, zuccuini bread, banana bread)and bagels to go with the spread. It also goes nicely on toast or rolls. (especially Sam's Club Dinner Yeast Cluster Rolls...yummy)
Then for drinks we had Egg Nog (non alcoholic of course) with Sprite or 7-up. We used regular Egg Nog and Pumpkin Egg Nog. (found at Wal-mart but probably anywhere else too) It was a wonderful treat and fun to share! Enjoy your Autum months ahead. Unless you are Trisha, then you only have a few days of autum to enjoy! ha ha ha Or Lori, who gets No Autum, I think? Anyways, enjoy!


Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

1-8oz. Cream Cheese - softened
1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin
1/4 cup Sugar
3/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
Beat all ingredients until smooth. Cover and refridgerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
(you can double this with no problem and I found it is better when it is refridgerated for over night)

The Holiday's are Coming

Okay, we know it is only September, but the Tanner Family is ready for Halloween! Yesterday, I ventured to the storage unit with Morgan and Landon to grab the Halloween boxes. We then came home and got straight to work decorating. I love this time of year. The decorations start to come out and doesn't stop until December 25th! The younger kids were SO excited to start decorating. However, I did find out that they like it only cause it means Christmas is that much closer. When Travis and I were at Costco saturday, I saw the these really pretty red and gold tree decorations and some wrapping paper that I liked, I bought them both...in September!!! I must admit it though, I truly like decorating for the Holiday's. It brings a fun warmth to our home and plus when Thanksgiving/Christmas comes I love buying the cinnamon smelling pine cones and putting them in a basket in front of our air vents! Oh I can smell it now! We hope all will enjoy the coming months! Happy Holidays! (already, yes I know)

Pre-School and Big Boys

Landon's first day of pre-school! He did so great. I thought maybe he would have a bit of a hard time when I left his classroom, but apparently not so. He did not even notice that I had left. He is not quite the mamma's boy I assumed he was! I was extremely proud of him for being so brave. As I came to pick him up he was so cute sitting there waiting his turn to get his backpack. As soon as he got his backpack, he came running to me for a hug. I hugged him then pulled him back to see Black Marker all over his face and lips. His teacher said they asked the kids to draw a picture and Landon decided to draw his picture, on his Face! ( I think I have been reading Jamie and Kiley's Blog infront of Landon to much ha ha ha ) Needless to say, it came right off with a washcloth and he is excited to go back. Job accomplished!

Fun filled weekend with Grandpa Ziegler

Go Blue! We had a great time with Grandpa Ziegler last weekend. He also suprised us and stayed over to go to church with us the next day. A day at Cougar Stadium, Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Frozen Lemonades. What a blast! By the time Grandpa was ready to go home, Morgan and Landon were ready to go with him. Thanks Grandpa for a great weekend! and of course GO BYU!