like mother like daughter

now you can see how much Melissa and Tessa look alike!

fun huh?

can't wait to see them again in a few weeks.

like mother like daughter!

I wanted to share with you all the picture of Tessa, and then some pictures of Melissa, can you believe how much they look alike.. Tessa, is such a good baby, Melissa was a really good baby too, and always happy. She started walking at 9 months and after one week she was so good she could run! I think Tessa will be the same!

I can't wait to see Tessa in a few weeks.

Halloween was fun seeing how cute everyone was.

Twins again

What a special Day

Sunday was a special day. Nathan Ryan Mccook was blessed by his dad. It was a beautiful day, all of those who could traveled down to L.A. to Ryan and Taryn's ward and participated in the blessing, they we all drove back to Chino and ate a delicious lunch. Nate was perfect all day, we don't think he cries, we never hear him! He sure likes to sleep too! Besides family it was fun for Wes and Paul and thier wives to join us.
Thanks to Troy and Candice who drove from AZ to be with us. We love having them with us they make us laugh! Melissa and Jess we missed you!

Dad and I are sure proud of our kids, We love our family so much and so grateful for all of you!.

Just a little more than three weeks and we'll be in AZ for Thanksgiving!

how did she do it?

I'm showing a picture of Great Grandma Goodman because she is my hero. Not only did she raise her family alone at the age of 46 years old, she also was a Relief Society president for 26 years! uggg, that would be tough!

I'm grateful to serve but I have to say, being a president is not easy. I'd much rather be given assignments then to give them! You just want to do a good job period!

won't get into all the details, but I think going back to raising little children is easier to do! so enjoy it girlies other challenges await you!

I'm loving this weather, and right now, I've been doing cleaning projects since I'm having a bridal shower at my house next week. Like polishing my front door. How often do we do that one?

Tomorrow is a regional genealogy faire at the stake center, can't wait for that.

And girls, do you have your pictures ready to give me for our FAmily Calender. remember Nov. 1st is when I want them!

I got tagged

well, here goes for my info about me.

Where I have worked
1. Wrights Market in the bakery and then a cashier
2. Rhodes Elementary school in Mesa as a teachers aide
3. Used to sell sample clothing for Wrangler out of my garage
4. State farm insurance office for Bill
Places I've lived:
1. Mesa, Arizona
2. Tempe, Arizona
3. Tucson, Arizona
4. Chino California

TV shows

1. Love the Travel channels
2. Seinfield
3. The Office
4. The History Channel

Places I've Been

1. Vienna, Austria
2. Rome, Italy
3. Russia ( fabulous)
4.Bermuda

Weird things about me

1. I absolutley love to do genealogy
2.I have sweaty hands
3. I'm horrified of cockroaches
4. I snore

Places I'd rather be

1. Mesa, ARizona
2. Washington D.C. to see the museums
3. Love a fabulous restaurant
4. Somewhere exploring new places with Bill

Can't remember who has been tagged , but I'll try TAryn, Julie Nielsen, and Joy when she finally gets her own blog



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What's For Dinner?

today, I went over to Taryn's with a load of groceries and big pots and pans so we could do some major cookin! We turned out 2 pans of chicken enchildas 2 pans of beef enchiladas, Chicken Divan casserole, 5 lbs. of hamburger cooked and seasoned ready for chili, spegetti, taco soup, stroganoff. then we cooked up some chicken for chicken salad, chicken cresent rolls. So now she has all the ingredients to make these meals, plus the ones in the freezer. It was fun!
The baby only woke up once nursed and went back to sleep, so he owes me some time to hold and kiss him!
Taryn already looks like she never had a baby, She looks so good! She was even able to fun a quick errand today.

Tomorrow Dad gets his fun colonscophy. I"m glad he cares about his health. This week has been busy for me, I'm actually looking forward to waiting for him at the hospital, it will give me time to hopefully come up with a good talk for my leadership meeting.

I got this in my email, thought they were funny,
AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

1. If you are choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water
down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.

2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to
hold while you chop.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using
the sink.

4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for
a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to
use a timer.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you
from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze
button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you
will be afraid to cough.

7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't
move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the
duct tape.

8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

DAILY THOUGHT: Some people are like slinkies -- not really good for
anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.

There's a chill in the air

The weather here has been perfect. I love this time of year! After last weekend's big event, I've enjoyed a little slower pace. All I had this week was a funeral, taking a dinner to someone, a Doctors appointment, work, and babysit Joy's kids one night. I'm also planning for my stake leadership meeting, ( which means planning a talk yikes) and giving a bridal shower at the end of the month. I guess you just really never slow down.
I can't wait this Sunday, everyone will be here ( sorry Candice and Mel wish you were with us) but it will be so fun because Nathan is coming to my house for the first time.

I'm so happy to hear about Jeff's good news, and today is Todd's birthday ( I've tried to call twice but no one is home)
Not much else to report, but just to make you a bit nauseated, I've started on my Christmas letter, as soon as I can get a picture of ryan and taryn and the baby it's done! I hate feeling stressed at the last minute.
well, I'm hoping for rain to come, it will be a nice change.
mom