Halloween 2009

Halloween season was a fun one.

Our Ward Halloween party turned out great. They had people bring chili and lots of kids (and teenagers) came dressed up for a trunk or treat. Tyaan borrowed a hat and dressed as a cowgirl. She won an award...she was cute. Here's Russell and Tyaan.



We had our traditional pumpkin carving night with the Withers family. Here is Kathy, Russell and Mike.


Jon (in the background), Tyaan and Katie. This is a fun night for us because the first time the Withers came over to our house was to carve pumpkins. It was the start of a great friendship!


When Halloween finally got here Tyaan dressed up as a football player. Here she is with some friends.


and here she is with her 'lil sis' Katie!

Ride to Baldy

On October 10, 2009 Jon took me for a ride on his new motorcycle. We went up to Mt. Baldy, which is one of our favorite places. It was a great day to be on the bike, and the mountain was beautiful.

Russell's Mission Call

On October 2, 2009 my 'almost son' Russell opened his mission call. He is such a great young man and we were so proud of him as he prepared to go and finally received his call.

There was a pretty good group there. It was especially exciting for me because I'd never seen anyone open their mission call before.


Here is his call. Signed by President Monson himself, which was so cool to see. He was called to serve in the Brazil Fortaleza mission. He was really excited to hear he would be going to Brazil and reporting to the Brazil MTC in February of 2010.


Tyaan and Russell...


Russell and me...


Soon to be Elder Withers!

Water Polo Tournament

Sep 25-26th, 2009 Tyaan had a water polo tournament at her school. She hadn't been able to play since December of 2008 because of her injury so she was ready to get in the water. She worked really hard, practicing with her team all summer getting ready for season.


She didn't get a lot of playing time this year because she is a freshman. Here she is sitting with her team, ready to go in.

My birthday flowers

September 10th, 2009 was my 31st birthday. My dad sent me flowers which was a nice surprise. They were BEAUTIFUL!!








Thanks daddy!

Tyaan's 18th Surprise Party

On July 23rd Tyaan turned 18 and I threw her a surprise party. We had just gotten home from Hawaii so I convinced her that we should do a party later in the summer. I used my mom's house and set up while she thought I was at work. I told her that my dad wanted to take her out to dinner that night so she got dressed nicely.

Here is the backyard once it was ready.


She always wants a jumper...so we had to get one. They did have a lot of fun in it. And of course Russell had to climb up on top...




Her cake was amazing!


Can't believe she's 18 already. What a beautiful girl she is. I was so glad that she had such a good time, and that I was able to surprise her!

Haslam Family in Hawaii

While in Hawaii we took family pictures. It isn't very often that we all get together since we're so spread out. So it was a great opportunity.

Here is the entire Don Haslam clan.






Don & Susan with their grandkids.