Memorable MondayThanksgiving 2007

Pictures from Thanksgiving 2007 at Jon and Mindy's house.  Mardy and Iralee came down for the day.  Looking at the pics from Thanksgiving 8 years ago is priceless.  Taft, Devon, Josh, Seph, Riley, and Jenna have all graduated from high school and Kaylynn, Danni, and Kade are seniors in high school.  The kids have grown so much.  It is fun to look back and see them when they were younger.is 

Ang and Em at the dinner table
with Alyssa, Brandon, and Kaylynn

Josh eating with Kade, Devon, Jenna, and Brandon

Danni and Lissie

Emily driving Brandon and Justin around

Josh

Josh and Seph

Emmy's Thanksgiving meal

Danni's olive fingers

Danni and Lissie

Danni

Emily and Brandon

Alyssa, Lissie, and Danni

Thanksgiving 2015

We had 2 Thanksgivings again this year.  We started off at Jon and Mindy's house with the Pace family.  Mindy always decorates her home so nice for holidays.  Her house is big enough to host the family and play outside.  Their neighbors next door has swings that the kids can use.  The swings are very popular too.  Kaylynn was sick and didn't make it this year and Devon was on his mission. We missed them both.

Josh and Kade

Danni and Bree

Angela and Emily

Playing football

Swinging next door

We ended Thanksgiving at my parent's house. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to Lisa.  She does most of the cooking.   After dinner, I went outside to take some pics.  I invited my mom and dad to join in the pics.  I'm so glad that I did.  Ashley just returned from her mission in August, so it was fun to see her again.

Sisters / Cousins / Daughter/ Mom

Mom, Dad, Lisa, and I

Josh and Zach

Britt and Danni

Emmy and Kenzie

Jim and I

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  It's a holiday about just spending time with family and ending good food.  It's a great time to remember and reflect on my blessings.  I have so many blessings and my family is  the center of it all.

Jury Duty

I was selected to sit on a jury for the Maricopa Count Supreme Court.  I've never served on a jury before, so I didn't know what to expect.  I went to court for 6 days, 2 of which were for jury selection.  The trial lasted 3 more days and we deliberated for 2  days.   I learned a lot about the jury process and how that side of the trial worked.  I don't like to talk much about the case because it was hard to convict someone of a crime if though the evidence was there.  I remember sitting in the courtroom actively listening and watching all that took place.  I realized how important my role was in the case and I should not avoid being a juror at all costs.  I remember when we sat in deliberation, how we listened to everyone's thoughts on the case.  Everyone had a say, not just those with strong opinions.  We had to work together to come to an agreement.  I wish that more decisions were solved that way.  I realized that I had a voice and I used it during deliberation.  It was a great lesson that we all need to do our part to fulfill our civic duty.

On the way to the Court, I would see this Christmas tree and ice rink.
  It opened after my jury service

After I completed my jury service

MDLP - FINISHED!!!!!

I'm so proud of Danni for finishing up her MDLP class. She took an online American History class, so she could have more elective classes during the school. She worked hard and finished it. YAY!!!

Josh Ordained an Elder

On Nov. 22nd, 2015, Josh was ordained an Elder by his father.  It was a sweet experience for both Josh and Jim.  Josh had his family there in attendance including both sets of grandparents and Zach.  I loved hearing the words that Josh received during this Priesthood Ordinance.    Grant Wolfgramm was ordinated by his father a few minutes before Josh.  It was awesome to have Josh's friends there in attendance as well.  What a special day for Josh!!

Josh and his dad

3 Generations
Marden ordained Jim
 and Jim ordained Josh

Both Josh and Grant were ordained Elders

Evening of Excellence

I went with my girls to Evening of Excellence.  Since Danni is the Laurel President, she conducted the meeting.  I was so proud of her for accepting the calling and conducting the meeting.  Angela was asked to present something that she did for Personal Progress and since she just finished STOMP, she shared her experiences of reading the Book of Mormon

My beautiful girls

Angela's visual presentation

Memorable MondayWard Talent Show

Last night my family performed "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" at the ward talent show. I've always wanted to perform as a family. It wasn't a fabulous performance but we did it TOGETHER!! I will always remember it.

Our ward had a talent show several years ago.  Josh played a solo on his clarinet and Angela played with her "Let's Play Music" group.  It was fun to have a talent show again and have my family participate.

Angela and her group playing

Josh getting ready to play

I hope that our ward has more talent shows.  I loved seeing everyone's talents.

Throw Back ThursdayVeteran's Day 2010

This was Josh's first year marching in the Veteran's Day Parade. Josh is in college now, but I still reminisce over his high school days.

Memorable MondayMy Name

 My maiden name is Wall.  I was named after Debbie Reynolds in a movies called Tammy.  I spelled my name Tammy until I entered high school.  Then I changed it to Tami.  I practiced all summer so I could spell it right.  Since it was a nickname, I could spell it anyway I want to.  Most people spell Tamra - Tamera or Tamara.  I had a hard time with that.  Everyone spelled it wrong.  My middle name is the name of my Grandpa. - Lee Burbidge.  He was killed in an accident when my mom was very young.  I can't wait to meet the man I am named after.  I am very honored to be named after him.  My full maiden name is Tamra Lee Wall.  

In high school, there was a girl named Tammy Watts  Our names were very similar.  One day in school, I was called to see the registrar.  They were concerned that I hadn't passed some key test to graduate.  I knew that I passed those tests.  I looked up my name on a chart and the told the registrar that I pass the test.  Apparently they had me mixed up with Tammy Watts.  Another teacher mixed us up too.  She wrote in my yearbook "Watt a girl.  She thought I was Tammy Watts.  One day I joined a  musical group.  It was an orchestra with many different schools.  There was a girl there that played the violin.  Her name was Tammy Wall too.  That is so weird.  I married Jim and took his last na e.  I love that man.

Goodbye Wisdom Teeth

Danni had her wisdom teeth taken out today. Brittany came with me and she videoed Danni when she was under the effects of the anesthesia.  I'll admit that I wasn't a fan of such a movie being made, but she sure was funny.  She loves watching the video over and over.  I hope she heals quickly.

Photo taken on the first appointment

Throw Back ThursdayMy Sister and I

We been friends and sisters for a long time. Yesterday we both had a tough day and just talking to each other helped. Lisa and I are tight and help each other when times get tough. I'm glad that we have each other to rely on. We enjoy the good times too!! We have our own inside jokes and can have like four different conversations going on at the same time with each other. She's my best friend!!! Here's to a better day!!!! 

Memorable Monday 5th Halloween

Here are the costumes of each of the kid's 5th Halloween.  They look really cute and are ready to enjoy the festivities.  It's fun to see their different personalities shine through their costumes. 

Josh - Cat in the Hat

Danni - Ariel

Angela - Princess

Em - Pirate

Emily's Birthday

Emily turns 11 today. She is a sweet and happy girl who loves her family. I want to wish her a Happy Birthday today. I love you to the moon and back plus a lot more!!!!

We have a lot of birthday celebrations planned for her - Singing Happy Birthday at Grandma's house, family dinner, birthday cake just to name a few

Kenzie bought this present for Emmy

Our family went to Chipotle to celebrate Emmy's birthday.
She discovered that she is not a fan of Chipolte

Josh's gift to Emmy

Emmy's birthday cake - celebrated after Josh got off work
Notice his gift to the side of Em.

Emmy invited Lily and Peyton to come with her to the Sweet Tooth Fairy and The Soda Shoppe.  It was fun to be with these 3 girls.  We had a blast and had too much sugar.