2012 Hallmark Ward Halloween Party

On October 27, 2012 we went to our Ward Halloween Party in the Hallmark Ward for some food and fun.  We dressed up as graduates, since those were the only costumes we had available and we weren't likely to use them again for anything else.  We also dressed up as graduates because Cody graduated in March 2012 and Valrie is going to graduate in May 2013, so it is kind of a theme.  The other pictures are of our friends and the other fanciful creatures and characters at our ward party.  Enjoy!

 A ward Halloween decoration

 Our friend Devon Meyers, the commando, guards the kitchen and his wife, the Geisha, Jen Meyers

 Valrie and I as the graduates

 Devon Meyers, the commando to the left is in this picture with a kid from our ward who tried to hide from the photograph

 Finally the kid posed with Devon Meyers and they looked lie they were our military protection for our ward.

 Devon and Jen Meyers.  Devon was a commando and Jen a Geisha

 Us with our awesome friends, the Meyers

 Our Elders Quorum President, Kevin Durr, dressed up like Mayhem from the Allstate car insurance commericals.  Valrie is in the background beckoning to me to come get a picture out in the hall.

 A cute little girl sliding down the stairs

 Members of the Hallmark Ward preparing for the party.  Bishop Russell Hankins is seen in red walking to the right.

 Members of the Andrews family coming in.  The first one is a ghost I guess

 One of the Martinez children as a pumpkin giving the thumbs up sign.

 Melissa Zendejas' son dressed up as a baby monkey

 The Kowallis family dressed up as Mary Poppins and her chimney sweeps

 Mark and Laura Moody.  Brother Moody has got the creepy look going on.  Laura is a witch.

 The Mark and Tamsen Christensen family.  Mark is a nurse or doctor I am guessing, their daughter is a cat, their son is Buzz Lightyear, and Tamsen is a hillbilly farmer I am guessing.

 Zoey Nebeker is a very cute little bumblebee

 Jen Meyers, the Geisha, is posing with Zoey Nebeker, the little bumblebee

 The Martinez family in orange and black sit with Debi Zendejas and the cute little monkey.  The Martinez's are from top and going clockwise: Mara Martinez, Tony Martinez, and their daughter who was a pumpkin.  I cannot recall her name at this time.

 Many of the children dressed up as varying fanciful creatures and characters sit on the ground awaiting the judging of their costumes.

 Many of the children dressed up as varying fanciful creatures and characters sit on the ground awaiting the judging of their costumes.

Many of the children dressed up as varying fanciful creatures and characters sit on the ground awaiting the judging of their costumes.

Oscar and Susan Lopez Family in Escondido, California

On October 21st and October 22nd Cody spent some time at Oscar and Susan Lopez's home when he stayed the night with them before heading to go take the Naval ASTB test in San Diego, California.

Caleb Lopez with a toy

Caleb Lopez with a toy

Sarah Lopez with her crown falling on her head

Sarah Lopez

Rosalia Lopez

Emma Lopez

Aurelia Lopez

The Lopez girls.  Left to Right: Aurelia Lopez, Emma Lopez, Sarah Lopez, and Rosalia Lopez

The Lopez girls.  Left to Right: Aurelia Lopez, Emma Lopez, Sarah Lopez, and Rosalia Lopez

The Lopez family being goofy.  Left to Right: Susan Lopez holding Emma Lopez, Oscar Lopez, Caleb Lopez, Lamoni Lopez, Aurelia Lopez, Rosalia Lopez, and Sarah Lopez

Lamoni Lopez

Susan Creed Lopez

Oscar Lopez

The Lopez family.  Left to Right: Susan Lopez holding Emma Lopez, Oscar Lopez, Caleb Lopez, Lamoni Lopez, Aurelia Lopez, Rosalia Lopez, and Sarah Lopez

The goofy Lopez family.  Left to Right: Susan Lopez holding Emma Lopez, Oscar Lopez, Caleb Lopez, Lamoni Lopez, Aurelia Lopez, Rosalia Lopez, and Sarah Lopez

Skyler, Solo, and Valrie

These are more pictures of Skyler and Solo from October 4, 2012 through October 21, 2012.  Some of the pictures are of Valrie enjoying Skyler.

Skyler and Solo taking it easy on the couch together

Skyler entrapped in Valrie's arms while she rests

Skyler entrapped in Valrie's arms while she rests

Skyler entrapped in Valrie's arms while she rests.  Finally he starts to relax too.

Solo was tired, so she went and tucked herself into the blankets to rest.  She did this all by herself.

Solo was tired, so she went and tucked herself into the blankets to rest.  She did this all by herself.

Solo was tired, so she went and tucked herself into the blankets to rest.  She did this all by herself.

Solo was tired, so she went and tucked herself into the blankets to rest.  She did this all by herself.  Skyler rests nearby.

Our kitties resting on the bed

Cody's Interview in Lewiston, Idaho for TSA

On October 11, 2012 Cody was in Lewiston, Idaho for an interview with TSA.  Here are some of the pictures from his trip that his Mom financed.  There were huge wildfires burning nearby in the vicinity and smoke clogged the air and the smell was toxic and was very strong and pungent.  In a few of the pictures you may be able to make out all the smoke from the wildfires.  It was definitely much more viewable and smellable in person.

Cody all dressed up for his interview with TSA in Lewiston, Idaho.  Here he is in his hotel room.

Cody all dressed up for his interview with TSA in Lewiston, Idaho.  Here he is in his hotel room.

Here was Cody's rental car for his interview trip, a Nissa Versa.

In the distance it looks as if clouds are in the sky in Lewiston, Idaho, but those aren't clouds, but smoke from wildfires.

In the distance it looks as if clouds are in the sky in Lewiston, Idaho, but those aren't clouds, but smoke from wildfires.

In the distance it looks as if clouds are in the sky in Lewiston, Idaho, but those aren't clouds, but smoke from wildfires.