girly time

Claire feels it really pays to have older sisters who love to paint your nails and make you girly. Melissa attempted last night to paint Claire's toes. Natalie has done it since Claire was a couple weeks old but this was Melissa's first time. Needless to say the paint got more on her skin than on her toes but it was so funny to watch Claire get pampered. She didn't cry or fuss but she couldn't keep her toes still long enough for Melissa to get paint on them nicely. Good thing she doesn't have any HAIR!

Happy 12th Birthday to my Natalie!

 Today is Natalie's 12 th birthday. She was born in San Ramon California and lived there for 1 year before we moved to Gilbert, AZ. She was a very cute little baby with a big head and a chubby little body. I used to call her "Buddha Baby" She has been such a joy in my life and so great with all her brothers and sisters. She enjoys music, cheer, hair and makeup, anything with "twilight" and wants a "canopy " over her bed so badly, or a cell phone! She is a very caring person and a big people pleaser. I can see her working for Unicef or the Red Cross or something like that when she is grown. Time seems to be going by so fast as she is growing into adulthhood but if I could stop time I wouldn't only because I know she has big dreams and aspirations and I am so excited to see her fulfill them all. Happy Birthday to my sweet Natalie!! We hope your day is perfect. ( I already brought her chocolate dipped strawberries and lunch from the Flame Broiler) I'm curious to see her next request..I think it has to do with coloring her hair. She is having a party at the theater on Sat. where she's going to see Twilight with all her friends.

We've got a new cousin

Early this morning, Brian's sister Carrie and her husband, Mason welcomed their new precious baby girl into the world. She was born at 3:14 am and weighed 7lbs 3 oz. She is so lucky to be a part of such a loving family with 3 older brothers and an older sister that has waited for her to come for a long, long time. We are so thankful to a Heavenly Father that makes little miracles like this possible. Congratulations! Welcome Baby Lundell! (no name yet) Tru, Scout, Reagan, Presley??? 

someBODY's Pregnant!!

And it's not me! I just heard the news today that my sister- n- law Audra is going to have another baby! We are so excited for them and their kids to be welcoming a new boy or girl ( Kaylea's wish) at the end of May. Congratulations to the "other Campbell's"

Halloween

Brian and Zane checking out the loot.

Claire playing with her doll Emily while the kids went out.

Trenton as a scientist..he wouldn't let me do his hair all spiked though or put make up on.

Zane in his penguin costume..his feet were so dirty.

  this was my trunk..like my sign?

We had a busy week and Halloween was a part of it. Our church had it's annual "trunk or treat" this year. I am no longer on the Activities commitee so it was more enjoyable. My chili didn't win...but I don't think anyone organized a contest. I did have an awesome trunk though! I got some of my old clothes and stuffed newspapers in them and I found a pirate head at Michaels for only $5. I even got dry ice for my cauldron but didn't know you were supposed to only put in a little water.. I put in 2 gallons so my foggy cauldron only lasted 2 minutes!!! ha ha next time I'll know better. This Halloween was warmer than most, so the kids had a better time. One neighbor even put on the best haunted house! Melissa had a football game at the NAU dome and they performed Michael Jackson's " Thriller".  After trick or treating I drove there and barely made it in time to see her perform but I did and they even won the game. I let Natalie have a party the next night and she had 10 friends over. I ended up driving them around the neighborhood as they played "spotlight" Thanks Mason and Carrie for teaching them that game..They love it. Well, now that's over, it's on to THANKSGIVING....

Murder Mystery

This weekend we attended a 1957 high school reunion murder mystery. It was a lot of fun and finding the costumes was fun too. I found a shirt and vest at goodwill for Brian and got some 50's glasses downtown. His character was a mystery writer so he couln't go in the "greaser" get up. We enjoyed the evening with about 10 other couples. My feet were killing me by the end of the night but it was so fun so it was worth it. I have been working on getting signs to people that want them for Prop 102...something I feel so strongly about and somethng we have been counseled to do directly from above. Here is a picture of Brian and I in front of our sign in our yard, that fortunately hasn't been stolen yet. I replaced almost everyone's stolen signs in Boulder Point. If I had more signs..I'd find yards for them, so anyone with some..let me know. 

Melissa has been very involved with this election and I am proud to see her not be afraid for what she stands for. Her friend Emily and her made shirts over the weekend and wore them to school on Mon. I expected to get a call from the school (most teachers are extremely liberal) but I never did. She did get pushed into the lockers by one black girl and she got lots of remarks and people yelling at her but on the other hand, she got lots of requests for t-shirts..so now she is starting her own little business!! Way to GO GIRL!!! I'm proud of you!

Our 3 day weekend

The kids had Monday off of school so we decided to head down to the valley and see Brians mom and my parents. We were going to leave friday night after Melissa's football game (they won 39 to 0) YEAH finally!!! The only problem was that her game didn't end till 10:30 and then we had to go pick up her backpack at school..which took an hour to find someone to open that part of the school. Oh the things we do for our ungrateful kids! We ended up going home and sleeping. We finally made it down to Phoenix on Saturday and saw my parents and then got together with some of Brian's family. They went to see "Forever Strong" the movie and some of us girls & kids went to the pottery painting store. It was fun to see all the cousins and have some "playtime". I'm ready for a real vacation though.....