Non-profit craft fair

Kudos to Jenn and all of the ladies who put together a wonderful craft fair today!  Jenn has been organizing this for several months.  She got lots of her friends to participate and bring their homemade items to sell.  All proceeds went directly to a local women's shelter.

My sister in law Rachel had a 'bakery' area and she was making lots of people happy!  Go Rachel!

My sister Rachel was in Palmdale and so missed the event today.  She asked me to take pictures so here you go Rachel!

Welcome Noelle

Tonight for 'family night' Corrine and I went out to meet sweet Noelle who was born on the 28th.  After 22 years of marriage our friends Court & Charlene were able to adopt this sweet little angel!  She was named "Noelle" in part because she 'brings glad tidings of great joy' to her family!  So exciting for them and so grateful for a sweet birth mother who helped give them this blessing!  Prayers are answered and miracles still exist!

Happy Halloween

Today was the Trunk or Treat.  They decided to have one for all five wards in Camarillo.  I donated candy but didn't do a 'trunk'.  I went over to see McKay's kids.  The kids did not want pictures taken and it was pitch black so this is as good as I could get.  McKay and a family friend sat at their van giving out candy while the moms took the kids around.  It was fun to watch the reaction of the kids to McKay.  A few of the smaller kids were a little nervous to get close until their mom or dad said, "It's okay, that is Bishop Barlow".  So fun!

Wilton Cake Decorating Class

Rachel decided to take a cake decorating class at Michael's.  She had been asking everyone if they wanted to join her.  I decided to take the plunge and do it.  It was held on Monday nights for two hours in October.  Tonight was the last class.

We had a great time!  Each Sunday night we got together and made our cakes/cupcakes and frosting for the next day.  We learned a few new techniques and one thing I know, I will never frost a cupcake the same way again! 

Thanks Rachel for the encouragement!  I had a great 'bonding' experience spending our FHE time together with you!

A Trip to the Visitor's Center - LA Temple

Reed's blessing

Today I was able to witness Reed's baby blessing.  Zack did a nice job and Reed was surrounded by a lot of family and friends.  Michelle and Zack served a great lunch after Church.  Zack's extended family was there as well and it was a wonderful day to celebrate this sweet addition to our family.

I am thrilled for Michelle and Zack and their family!  Reed is truly a special blessing.

Lori's soccer game

Rachel and I went to Palmdale to see Lori's game.  It is a great weekend to come because Reed's blessing is this weekend also.  Thanks to Zack we are able to spend the night in a comfortable hotel room.

After the game, lunch and visiting we made a cake at Michelle's house and then headed to the hotel to use the 'kitchen' for cake decorating.  We are taking a class and thought this would be a fun way to practice our skills.

About 7:45 pm we left and drove across the street to the Michael's to get a few supplies and then over to Target (all less than one mile from the hotel).  As I drove out of the parking lot to head to Target the truck (I took my parents truck so I could haul chairs and tables out for the blessing tomorrow) started making weird noises.  We recognized it really did it as I accelerated.  I knew I needed to pull over and was grateful I was just going across the street to the Target shopping center.  I found a parking spot under a light.  I was completely shocked to get out of the truck and see I had a flat tire (the driver's side rear tire).  Well, that is why I have AAA and so I gave them a call.  Rachel as a HUGE help running around getting things from Target, etc.  It took the tow truck guy some time to find the way to get the spare tire down but we got it all taken care of in about 45 minutes.  While we were there we witnessed police activity.  There were about eight police cars speeding around the parking lot and then a helicopter with a spot light over head.  The driver asked me to keep an eye open to make sure we didn't get in the way.  Hello! 

Needless to say as soon as the tire was on the car, Rachel was ready to get out of there!  As we drove out we saw they must have chased someone on foot who it appears they caught behind the Michael's shopping center right before he could ran up on the freeway.  Made for a very eventful day!



Side note:  Rachel's comment about the flat tire is "this is my worst fear come true".  I told her she was lucky she was able to experience her 'first' with me around so she got to experience it without having all of the pressure.  It is always nice to have a 'partner' when something goes wrong.  Thanks for the 'bonding' Rachel!