Hey, I'm famous!

So here's the Highlights story I wrote based on Aunt Emmy's story. It's in the December issue. I think the illustrations look really nice. They still kept the line in that I hate, the daggers one, after I told them to replace it...grr. Well anyways, I still think it's cool. It's in the center fold, too! Today, dentists' offices, tomorrow...the world!

Happy Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for this year! So many blessings and each other.

Dad and I love you all so much. Can't wait until Thursday!

Phishing Quiz

My Boss today made everyone in his department take this online phishing quiz. The quiz does an excellent job of showing you how to identify a phishing email, and I think it is valuable enough that everyone should take a look at it.

http://www.sonicwall.com/phishing/index.html

There are also some really interesting statistics on phishing attacks and online identity theft.

I know it's dumb.

But I still laughed.

Christmas Lists

Since drawing names last Wednesday, I've been thinking a lot about what people might want/need for Christmas.  I'm coming up blank.  Maybe we can all help eachother by listing things we have our eye on or some of our interests.  Also, if you have a little one that could use clothes, could you give the size needed?

Great.

This may be unconventional, and even uncomfortable to some, but I'd hate to buy something that would be a duplicate or unwanted.

Thanks!

Missy's Home!!!!

Sunday Pictures

So, this past Sunday Peter, Faunice and Owen, and Tom, Kristy and Xander came to visit Oma and Opa. As you can see, Xander was so happy we had to get a picture of his smile. They just don't come cuter that this. He smiles a lot like his Dad did at his age.

When Xander would smile the rest of us couldn't help smiling too. He is such a joy!

It was Owen sucking his little thumb that made us take out the camera. It was just to precious. How did we get along before he joined this family?

He is such a sweet natured baby. Peter and Faunice tell us that he is starting to make those sweet baby noises that Opa especially loves.

When Jimmy saw us taking pictures he didn't want to be left out! Our life would undeniably be boring if it wasn't' for Jim!

Dad and I love Sunday afternoons. We feel Heavenly Father has blessed us so much to have such great children, and such exceptional grandchildren.

Missy's LAST email

I'M COMING HOME!!!!!!!

I am way excited to see everyone! I'm still working hard though. Today is P-day and tomorrow we spend the day at the mission home and the temple, so I won't be doing a whole lot more missionary work. Sad day!

I can't wait to see y'all in a couple days! We will talk more then!!

Love you more then airplanes!
Sister Dixon

Missy's Coming Home

Only 7 More Days
This is it! It has finally come. It's time to pick Missy up from the airport!

Her plane is scheduled to arrive at 2:04 p.m.

Her flight number is the Delta 1231.

Everyone is invited. After she gets here and we all get a hug, we would love to invite you all out to Golden Corral on 3399 West 3500 South in West Valley for lunch.

We can't wait!
If you have any questions let me know.

For your information, she will be speaking on church
on November 16th at 9:00 a.m.

Missy's November 3rd Email

Hey Y'all!

So, this week I am actually with people who like to email their families. Sorry about the no email last week. It wasn't my fault, the library is only open for 3 hours! But anyway, it looks and sounds like y'all had a great time on Halloween. My Halloween was fun too. We had interviews with our mission president and mine was really short. I guess since I am going home soon he didn't have much to say. After everyone in the zone had their interviews we got special permission to have a Halloween party. Basically we stayed at the church and played some games (three legged race, etc.) and had pizza and candy. It was so much fun. I spent most of the time talking with Sister Ethington. We were in the MTC together and we have never had the opportunity to serve with each other, although we have been in all the same areas. We talked a lot about the people in each of the areas. It was a lot of fun.

So, things are going well here. I'm not too trunky, but I have to admit, it is really weird to make appointments with people knowing that I will be on the other side of the country by then. Crazy! It is fun being in a foursome, it is pretty much like a party every night. I am sleeping on the couch again. t's a good thing that it is a really comfortable couch!

Well, it is starting to get chilly and cold out here, but no snow! I really miss the snow.

I love y'all and hope all y'all have a great week!
Sister Dixon

So what did you do for Halloween this year?

Halloween, the scariest night of the whole years arrives. As you can tell by the pumpkins decorated and dressed up by Lilli and Mary Kate, it was going to be a very scary year for pumpkins!

Sarah in her Bat shirt

Doctor Emily and a very patient Tommy!

Dinosaur Joshua (Notice the teeth!)

Becca can even make a witch look good!

Angel Millie

The perfect pair.
Anna and Mary are perfect as Nancy Drew

Owen fits right in. Next year he will know the score and be out with the big kids getting the candy.

Adam and Steven
(Really, really scary)

And the winner smile belongs to Xander!

Halloween was great!
Thanks for all the great memories!

Mary's Baptism

Thanks to everyone who attended Mary's baptism! It was great to see everyone! Here's a picture of her baptism day.

Tom and Xander

Peach Days
Our first(and hopefully last) ward campout