Annette, Bridget and Martha have come up to Seattle a number of times for their Highland dance competitions held in Bothell. Mom, Rachel, Jenna and I were able to go and watch (it's about time). We missed Martha dancing (hopefully we'll see her next time), but were able to watch Bridget do a few numbers. The dancing was really impressive and along with the cute outfits and live bagpipe music-we had a great time! I didn't get very many good pictures but I got a little video of Bridget (I hope she doesn't mind me putting this on!!). Next time they come I'll make sure to get some footage of Martha as well.

Holidays with the Mellors and Wis

Here is my Christmas Holiday post.
It's not Valentines Day yet-so I figure I'm posting ahead of schedule!!!!!
We had a wonderful WHITE CHRISTMAS this year! The snow was amazing (and a little bit annoying by the end) and it snowed really hard all Christmas Day which was so fun. Everyone was home except for Daniel whom we were able to talk to on the phone. He sounds like he's doing so awesome!! Also, the newest soon to be member of our family-Sarah was able to come and spend the holidays with us. She is wonderful and although both her and Joel got a little bit sick, I think she had a good time and is willing to put up with us :) We also knew she'd fit in perfectly when she came to our house and couldn't get enough Karaoke and also told us she loves hot wings (she's way up there in Bryce's book!). We tried to do minimal presents this year and I think it turned out nice. It was strange not to be braving the malls at all hours the few days before Christmas-but with the snow we probably wouldn't have gone out anyways.

A Harris Holiday

On Christmas Eve, my brother and sister and their families came over for lunch. We made sure to have someone take our picture so that Gma's photo book would be complete (haha). My niece and nephew posed with us and everyone joked that we should send this out as our Christmas card photo next year. :)

We got a real tree and it smelled so good. Satchel LOVED the lights.

"Lights on! Touch 'em!"

We heard that about 2,000 times this holiday season.

Santa brought Nina some drums. We are loving every minute of it!

more Feliz Navidad

Sara braved the Harris masses . . .

 . . . and even managed to smile about it.

After a delicious dinner, everyone waited for the good desserts. 

Matt made tiramisu and Keri made a spice cake with whipped cream topping.

  Sue and her energetic helper--is it Jack?

Kendrick was good at pretending he didn't want his photo taken. 

Oh, those boys are sweet. T&K's kids got a kick out of them.

Getting ready to head out . . . thanks for a fun party, Sue!

Feliz Navidad

We had our Utah Christmas get-together at Sue's last Sunday. We were festive! Per Lady Di's request, I took photos. 

Here's a glimpse of what went on:

Mike and Aimee, looking good! (I am not being facetious. Aimee runs 5 or 6 miles a day, so she really is looking good.)

The kids worked on making snowmen and Christmas tree decorations. Here's our grown-up Gracie at work (and notice the twin behind her--yaaaaa!). 

Jake and Addie, proud of their work. (Gracie and Addie were dressed in matching dresses and coats. So cute.)

Tag and Macy, doing what they do best.

They were willing to pause and give a smile for Gma and Gpa.

Thanksgiving in the Northwest

I haven't posted in a really long time so I thought I'd finally share of few of the pictures that we took at Thanksgiving. Stuart and Annette and gang came up and we had dinner at my parents house along with some friends of ours. It was a lot of fun and a lot of food. New to the menu this year was a chocolate banana pie (Annette of course made this--DELICIOUS), fresh homemade cranberry sauce (made by our friends), Kimchi stuffing (I'm sure Grandpa is cringing at the thought--but it was very tasty) and some Tofurky (compliments of Kathryn--except she wouldn't even eat any :) It was decided that it most resembled dog food though I'm not sure how anyone would know that...
Thanks to all for a great Thanksgiving. Now maybe I'll get Christmas pictures posted before Valentines day :)

Halloween blues cont.

The Band video is on Zach 1 and Zach 2

Halloween blues

So I realize it's a bit after Halloween, but I just received a link to video footage of "The Band", featuring Stuart (aka Flea) on bass. This was their first gig, played at open mic night at the stake center on Halloween. Some of you may recognize the members of "The Band". That's Stuart to the left (outside of the spotlight), Bishop Dale front and center, vocals, Zach Odil (with the cape) on guitar, and Mark Simnit on drums. I don't know the 2nd guitarist or the harmonica player. Prepare for some jamming!! Enjoy!!

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http://www.fial.com/bob/5thfriday/pages/movies/october-2008-movies.php

Hello Family

I just wanted to answer a few questions about my beautiful, talented and lovely fiance Sarah.
She is originally from the Fresno Area but her family moved to Vegas for her senior year of high school. She is the third of three girls and is the only one who remained single long enough to go to a bar. She served a mission, Spanish Speaking in Toronto, so she is fluent in Spanish but not from serving in a Spanish speaking country so no need to feel threatened grandma. She is 28 years old a little over a year younger than me. (yep I will be thirty this year I'm getting old). Her mom is from Henderson and her dad is from Idaho.

She works for a non profit right now and works part time as a photographer which is why the pictures she takes and or edits are so great. Really look how great the one of the Bellagio fountains is.

We are planing on getting married the 2nd of May at the Manti Temple with a simple reception that night in Salt Lake. We know that not everyone can attend and if you can't we still love you and won't think anything less of you. We really just wanted to keep it low key, and just like the idea of manti. It is where her parents where sealed and like having the wedding in the middle of nowhere.

As for the other quesitons I can come cook a turkey Sym, but it was not that special honestly. The one uncle Rich made was better I'm sure. Also we got the ring at an antique store in downtown Salt Lake, it is a gold band with a platinum setting placed on top of it with a third carrat stone. People seem to care about this stuff. It was not forged in the fires of mordor but we can come up with a good story anyways. All we know is that is an art deco piece probably from the 1920's.

I am sure that I am missing something so just ask questions away and we will try our best to answer it.

Joel

Tryptophantastic

Hello Harris Family. Here is a simple photo documentation of Joel and my (the name is Sarah by the way) Thanksgiving with my family.

Joel cooked the turkey (the amazing turkey) and most of our dinner by the way. A little overkill in impressing the family? Maybe. The food? Delicious.

In true Vegas resident fashion, the family hit one of the classier locations on the strip to check out the conservatory and fountains at the bellagio.

Joel seemed to win over my nieces and nephews to boot. My niece Gracie is a flirt so it wasnt so difficult. On his shoulders one minute and kicking him in the shins the next.

Joel also worked as my photographic assistant as I took pictures of this cute little family.

At one point he asked my sister Christina to shoot a couple pictures of us.......just for kicks and giggles. And something about being quick with the shutter.......

So yeah, Thanksgiving was good. I look forward to meeting you all soon. I kinda like this Joel guy.

Smile!

Here are some recent pictures of Satchel and Nina. (We don't have any Halloween photos because the kids had the flu that day. )

Satchel's love of wheels continues. Any car toy is good for him because he'll spin the wheels and then watch and watch, trying to figure out how it all works.

Nina is showing off a fall collage she made. This girl loves the art projects.

Hey Hey it's the Harrises

A few weeks ago we went up to Todd and Keri's for Sunday dinner. Sue and Rich were there too.  I took a few pictures for Gma to add to her photo album. (I can't believe the twins are going to be NINE in January!)