Hey There Folks!

I don't have any pictures of anything new and exciting, so this is more like a blog with no pictures :). First off, we have had our first basketball games these last two weekends. Last weekend we had the Hanna Tournament where we played Saratoga, Wright, and Lingle. We won all three games. Then this weekend we played North Gem and got whooped, and on Saturday we played Dubois and won. So that's the sports world in this house because for the first time in 8 years, we don't have a wrestler... crazy!!

This weekend has also been pretty sweet because on the 11th Sulli had his 19 birthday, Mylie turned 4 on the 12th, and Vi and Austin are having there 1 year anniversary today. So here's to you guys.

Sullivan is such a good brother. He is always smiling and he is always positive. Sullivan likes to eat my mom's food and play with his friends. He is a good brother and I love when he comes home... every weekend!

Mylie Jo is such a little cutie! She turned 4 yesterday and she didn't even turn into an ugly little boy. All during Thanksgiving break the boys (Sulli and Tyson) kept telling her that she would turn into a little ugly brother for Connor once she was 4 and she just wouldn't believe it. It was funny! But we are glad that she is still a little girl and cute as ever!

Violet, my wonderful sister is married to an Awesome man, Austin. We are so happy for them. I absolutely LOVE when they come and visit! Violet is so nice and she is really good at remembering people and knowing when someone needs her. And Austin is good at making me laugh and he is a nice teaser. They are awesome and we are glad that we have them!

And lastly, I am so excited for Christmas this year! Tonight we are starting candle-lighting, our families "12 Days of Christmas" tradition! And I love all of the Christmas movies that are on. My favorite that I've seen this year is probably "The Ultimate Gift". I LOVE that movie! If you haven't seen it, you should. Christmas is a great time of year! Merry Christmas!!

Thoroughly Modern Millie

This weekend was our school musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie. It was a lot of fun to do and perform. In my opinion the casting was perfect and I loved it all. Here are some pictures of Olivia and I in the play. They are not all the same size because I was hurrying to downsize them. So, here are the pictures.

Here is me. I am a stenog. I work in Trevor Graydon's Office. All of my pictures look like poop. In this first picture I am laboriously writing on a note pad a conversation that is taking place in my head.

Here is me with some of my stenog friends. We are doing the Can-Can and look like we are just squawking around flailing our legs. But trust me, in the actually performance, not a still frame, we looked like real can-canners.

Now we have pictures of Olivia. In her pictures, she looks like she was ready for the camera. She looks rather stunning in the Roaring 20's. The night frame shots (black and white) really add to the affect of these pictures.

Olivia and her dance partner Bronson, did a great job of working together on the tough choreography of this opening number.

Here is Olivia and her friends, the Moderns. They are reading about Whayt Slavary. (That was a southern accent, p.s.) Aren't they adorable!

Opening number again. Doesn't she look like she was ready and posed perfectly for this picture?

This is my favorite of her. She looks so serene.

Anyways, that was our play. We had a great time. We are happy it is over but can't wait for next year to roll around, all the same. Go Drama Club!! haha :)

Tami's Hair!!!

Tami got a VERY cute hair cut by my mom! I absolutely LOVE it! After I saw it, I told my mom, "I think my hair has quit growing." But really, I just loved Tami's hair cut so much, I wanted to cut mine too. Here are some pictures of her new do!

I think it is a very good hair cut! I LOVE IT!!

Fall!

So, here are our real school pictures. We didn't order the ones from the school. But my last blog title had to deal with school pictures, so I named this one Fall instead! Ellen Thompson did our photos again this year. She does such a good job! It is just Livi and I and we took a lot. Here are a few.

Livi First!

Now me!

Us Together!

The End!

School Picture Day

Oh the joys of high school picture day! Here's how it went yesterday.

Picture Guy: "Line up tallest to shortest. Make it quick. You sir, back row. You three right up there too. Ma'am, row 2. You, you, and you, by her. The rest of you, front row. O.K. slide over just a touch, hands behind your back, feet together, looking right at me..." (Breath)

Flash, A blinding light.

P.G.: 2 more. Stay right there. (flash, flash) Packets here, tickets here. Next! Alright, sit there, hands in lap, feet right there, turn your head a tiny... (Breath)

Flash, black dots appear from the bright light.

P.G.: Next!

It went to fast, that no one had time to worry about their hair or zits. Picture Day!!

Homecoming '09!!!

This week was Homecoming, and what a homecoming it was! It was a lot of fun! We of course had dress up days. Two of my favorite were inside-out and backwards day, and hero day. Livi wasn't so into dressing up as I was, but here is my best costume... Inside-out and Backwards Day.

That is me from the front. Pretty backwards huh?!!

As always the bonfire and pep-rally were a BLAST!!! We had so much fun! Here are some pictures of that...

Olivia's Class!!

WAY sweet fire!!! Way to go Juniors!!

James showing how he truly feels about his weird cousin, Livi! haha

The three Teichert Varsity Players!

My sister and I, both wearing #10... hers on purpose, mine on accident.Livi went on her Homecoming Date with Beau Petersen, hence the #10 jersey. My superfan jersey just happened to be #10. While I was cookin' up our hamburgers at the Pot-Luck Supper, Beau said, "hey, nice number." I looked, and realized, both Olivia and I were wearing his number... What a coincidence.

After the bonfire, there were the class yells and the doughnuts. Then whatever coaches weren't at the bonfire to give their speeches, would come out and pep us up some more. Here are some of those pictures.

Junior Class Yell!!

Coach Nate!

And, surprisingly, Dad actually said something this year... I'm just

happy to be here!

And my class!!

Now more about Olivia!!

Olivia's Sweet orange shoes! Only thing she bought for her outfit! Funny story, Kimball was here the night of the dance, and Livi was out in the living room, and she was standing there. Kimball saw the shoes and pretty much face-planted on them. He wanted a taste of the shoes. Livi wouldn't let him taste them, so he sat up and got a pouty face... It was so sad, but so cute! What a cutie!!

This picture is a little messed up, but here is a picture of Beau and Olivia at the bonfire in his jerseys.

Olivia and Beau before the dance! Color coordinated. They had a fun time at the dance and on the date.

Homecoming was a fun time for Everyone this year! Taffy came and spoke at the program and she did a great job. It was a special treat! Go Panthers!!

SCHOOL!!!

School started this week... and yes I am a little afraid to say that I am excited!  It just reassures the world that I am a little weird.  But I really don't mind school.  It gives my life a balance and a schedule.  It gets me out of bed in the morning and puts me to sleep at night!  It's a great life.  With school comes sports and friends, so what's there to complain about?  Yes by the time summer comes back around I am sure I will be ready for that, but for now, I am excited for school.  We have a tradition at our house to model school clothes!  So much fun!  I got 3 new items and I love them all.  Livi got like 5 I think.  They are really cute!  And also on the first day of school, we take a picture.  It was a little weird not to have Sulli cookin' up grease to some Jack Johnson on Monday morning, but he is doing great in college!  We love and miss him!  We are ready for a new year of school!  

Ready for school!  I am really excited for my classes.  Notice I have my scriptures ready for Seminary and my trumpet ready for Band!  I love those classes!  I like all my classes.  School is just gonna be great!  Yeah for education!