Professional Dance Pictures

We just picked these up from Bunker Dance. They came out very good.

Playing With The Big Boys!

The first few days that we were back, things were crazy. I had a ton to catch up on and things to do. The kids wanted to stay at home and relax. So, one day when I came home this is what I found. I just had to laugh. I really don't know what to say about this. This is normal in my house and Ian loves it when his brothers play with him and make up this stuff. I went to grab my camera and Zach said, "Don't worry, I already took pictures!" That's my boy!

Aubrey's Apron

Before we left for Hill Cumorah, Aubrey had started to sew her apron with Sister Albright. In June the cooking club made aprons with Sister Albright. I thought this was awesome, because I have no clue how to sew. I want Aubrey to learn, so this was great. Unfortunately, because we were going to New York we were going to miss the club day. Sister Albright had Aubrey come over early and let her cut out her apron and sew a little of it. On our way back from New York as we entered Vegas, Aubrey reminded me that she had to go back over to Sister Albright's to finish her apron. As we walked through the door and into the kitchen, there hanging on the hook was Aubrey's apron all finished. She let out a scream and put it on right away. She was so excited. Thanks Elaine, she loves it!

Highlight Of My Trip #2 Nauvoo

On the way back we stopped in Nauvoo. It was a rainy and yucky day, so we didn't really spend a lot of time touring around. Don and I did have an appointment to go into the temple. I was really excited. I think the kids were excited to just relax in the hotel room. I have such an appreciation for the early saints and what they accomplished with so much adversity around them.

I love this monument. It is of Hyrum and Joseph as they road off to Carthage. They stopped here before they left, knowing what they were going to face. I can't even express what I feel when I see this or think about these last moments in Nauvoo.

A grounds keeper pointed this out to me.

This is the hotel we ate and stayed at. It was a Mormon residence built in 1840. There is great food here!

The attack of the Brasiers.

Friends

It was great to see everyone, make new friend and renew old friendships. I really loved seeing my mother, uncle, cousin and her daughter, and my father and his wife. That was awesome! We also saw friends from Vegas. Then one night we saw a man walk into pageant talking on his cell phone and dressed in a shirt and tie. We could hear him say on the cell phone, "I don't think I will find them." There was only 15 minutes to the show. Then he walked up to us and said, "Do you know Kelley and Don Brasier?" We were shocked. My first thought was, "Oh no, what did I do?" Well, it was a friend of mine from high school's husband! We were so excited. I wish I had more time to talk to him! I am glad he found us. Then one night, I came out of the dressing room and Aubrey came running up to me telling me that she had to take me to a college friend. I said, "Aubrey I know Laresa is here." She said no, it is someone else. I looked at Aubrey and said, "LaDawn?" Yes, that is who it was. She is Stake Young Women's President and had come with her youth conference. She saw Aubrey and recognized her from the blog. It was so good to see her. We just hugged, and I started to cry. I just love LaDawn, we had so much fun in college. She was really a good friend in college when I needed one!

Me, Laresa (roommate), LaDawn

Zach and Rosie, proving that a friendship can last two years, long distance!
Don and Sandy (Lehi)

Aubrey and her friends. Many tears were shed when we left Palmyra.

I can't say enough good things about these boys. They are the nicest young men. Jamison greeted with us. Ian became so attached to him. He was awesome with him and I appreciated the help.

Grant was another one of Ian's friends. He was ordained a Teacher in the Sacred Grove during this week. He is a great kid. Don and him joked around all the time. We just love him!

When we found out the Maire family was going to be at pageant again, we were so excited!!!! We love them. I wish we lived closer to them because they are just great.

Me, Jennifer Maire, and my dance partner Heidi Neeley.
This is my roommate from college, Laresa! We were so excited to see her and meet her family. They are awesome! We shared some good laughs. Laresa remembers too much of our college days!!!!!

This is Laresa's son Alex. He started to communicate with Zachery way before pageant via Facebook.

Pageant Primary

Don and I were once again, called to the Primary. We love serving there. It is so much fun and it is hard work. We have them all day sometimes. In the end, you become very attached to the children there. This little guy was especially special to Don and I. I have known his mother for years. She was a college roommate of mine. J. was in the primary and we just fell in love with him. He is like a little man, and he says the funniest things. The day that we left, I was sitting outside reading my scriptures and he came up and sat down next to me. I said to him that today was the day that I was leaving. He just looked at me and said, "Sister Brasier, lets not talk about it." It just broke my heart. What a cutie!

We had A.'s brother two years ago and primary and this time we had her. She is a sweetheart. She is another one we always found outside our camper, just waiting for us.
The Robinsons also served in Primary. They were awesome! On the last day, Ian started to cry and said he was going to miss Brother Robinson.

We have had A. (on the right) both times we went to pageant in the primary. She tells it how it is. She is ready to move on to cast teams.

My harvest dancers!

Water day.

C. (on the left) is another sweetheart. I am her second favorite, tied with Zach. Don and her had a cute relationship!

My roommates other son L.

Our church history tour. We don't take the primary to town, but we did take them to the Smith Farm. Don is walking with our group through the Sacred Grove.

At the Palmyra Temple.

Sunday Fireside. We went to the Visitor Center. The boys love this area. It is all about the Stripling Warriors.

We played lots of games. This was mousetrap.

What is pageant without weapons????

Family Home Evening Talent Show

For family home evening at the pageant, we had a talent show. It was so much fun. Here is Zach's cast team singing a song called "Pageant Tan."

The primary did a dance to "Twist and Shout." Here is Ian dancing.
Yes, Don got out the accordion.

Aubrey's group sang.