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DSC00655 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Here are some of our Halloween photos. Noah and Murray carved the jack o' lanterns. They turned out very scary as you can see. Noah also enjoyed making his scariest Halloween face by the pumpkin candles. Noah was "too big" to go trick or treating this year but he still managed to have plenty of candy from school, etc. We had a record number of trick-or-treaters this year. A whopping 51.

DSC00651 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Have you ever seen the inside of your washing machine? It's not as exciting as the inside of a computer but it's the best we can do. Our washing machine decided to break down. It has been out of commission for 6 days. (I am now very thankful for this tireless worker.) Anyway, first the repairman thought it was the pump, then it was the timer, and finally he discovered that it was the start capacitor. Well, it's fixed and it will cost less than it would have for a new pump or timer. While he was at it I had him fix the knob on the washer and the timer in the dryer so it moves clockwise again. Hooray! It's just like having a brand new washer and dryer. I am so excited that I actually enjoyed doing the 7 loads of laundry needed to catch up.

4HStateEng_0205 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Emma recently competed in the Utah State 4H English show. She earned lots of ribbons including a blue ribbon for Hunter Hack (you'll have to ask Emma exactly what that entails. I can never remember.) She looks great on Sugar don't you think? Sugar loves to jump so English riding is just her style. Sug looks great too!

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4HStateEng_0204 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Don't they look great!

DSC00648 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Last night we were treated to an Orem Owlz game by John and Marg Eldard. The Orem Owlz are a rookie team affiliated with the Anaheim Angels. The Owlz won and we had a great time. Noah loved the consessions. Emma brought her friend Al. Hootz, the mascot, even posed for a picture. We enjoyed the evening which was topped off with fireworks. Thanks John and Marg!

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DSC00647 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Noah turned fifteen and started high school all on the same day today. He really loved school and proceeded to tell me all about it when he arrived home on the bus. We went to Fortune Chinese Restaurant for dinner then came home for cake and presents. It was a wonderful day!

DSC00645 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Today we had a YM/YW Super Saturday event at South Fork Park in Provo Canyon. The kids had several activities to build confidence and teamwork. This is Noah leading his team to victory. (This was much harder than it looks.)

DSC00602 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . This picture of Emma and "Sug" may be one of the last. Emma tells me that she is planning to sell her soon. One of their last events together may be the Utah State English Show this coming Monday and Tuesday. Emma is advertising Sugar for sale at the event. They should do well. Sugar loves to jump.

DSC00624 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . On July 27th Samantha had her first birthday. This is also her first taste of cake. She wasn't sure if she liked it. It didn't taste like her favorite broccoli. But she did have a happy birthday. Aunt Jodee, Jill, and Paige were with us to celebrate the day.

DSC00598 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . Emma got to hold Tuttie one last time before Levi & Shauna whisked her away to Albany.

DSC00615 Originally uploaded by Grandma Boren . On June 24th Noah organized a Red Cross blood drive for his Eagle Scout project. It was a great success. 48 pints of blood were donated including one from me.