We post pictures and it looks like our lives are perfect. No one's life is perfect. We all have challenges. " As we examine the path Jesus walked, we will see that it took Him through many of the same challenges we ourselves will face in life. "For example, Jesus walked the path of disappointment... Jesus walk the path of temptation... Jesus walked the path of pain... While we will find on our path bitter sorrow, we can also find great happiness. We, with Jesus can walk the path of obedience... We, like Jesus, I can walk the path of service... Jesus walked the path of prayer... As we strive to place Christ at the center of our lives by learning his words, by following his teachings, and by walking in His path, he has promised to share with us do you eternal life that He died to gain. My life is not perfect. But I choose to enjoy what is perfect and work on over come my challenges, heart aches, sorrow, and look to Him for strength.#elderfamilyevents #norahgram#Halloween My perfect hair by@carlieelder my perfect skin by@ryliedunaway my perfect photo by@jessiealexise life is good!

Gardner Village Oct 2013

Jessie and I like to take the kids to Gardner Village in SLC ever October. They have a great display  of  Witches and other fun Halloween stuff. This was not our favorite year. But we always have fun!! 

Halloween 2012

Norah enjoyed Tricker Treating for the first time. She saw a pretty princess. When you asked her what she was going to be for Halloween she would say "a dress" so cute. Clayton was a cute monkey. The weather was perfect for trick or treaters. 

Halloween from the past.

Halloween The cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2

 Carlie and her roommates Chelsea and Taylor

Carlie, Chelsea and Taylor went Trick or Treating over to our friends The Williamsons. Check out Jackie's blog Here. They always do something really fun at her house. Then they came home had friends over and watched a movie. Rylie went to a few parties and Scott and I took care of the Trick or Treaters at our house.  

Halloween Warning....

Rylie and Lydia school nerds 

Rylie is my last child in school. Her and Lydia were nerds. I can't believe Rylie is getting this old and I can't believe I am getting this old. She is so much fun. 

Here is a great recipe for Black Licorice Caramels 

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 C sugar

1 1/2 cup light Karo syrup

1 cup butter

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. salt 

1 tsp. anise oil

3/4 tsp. black paste food color

Mix everything but the oil and color in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Cook and stir until firm ball stage until 236-238

Add anise oil and black coloring. Pour into buttered glass dish. Let cool,

then wrap in caramel wrappers.

I got this recipe from my friend Jackie's blog click here for more great recipes and a lot of other

great ideas and fun. 

Happy Halloween!!! 

Halloween

Rylie and Lydia Newsies
Noah, Lydia, McCall, Katlyn, and Rylie


More picture before they divided out the candy.


Carlie as an OHS Cheer Leader



McCall's candy. Can you believe it




Jason and Jessie at the pumpkin patch.





Boston and Avery Dastrup.


Halloween with out me.

On Halloween, Jason and Jessie passed out candy at my house while my Scott took Rylie and her friends trick or treating. When they got back to the house, they dumped out their pillowcases and began the trading. McCall ended up with 53 Reeses peanut butter cups, and Katie collected Crunch bars. It was pretty incredible to see all their candy. Rylie and the gals were Newsies, and Noah was an army man. They were so cute!Carlie went out with a huge group, and she refused to let Jessie take her picture. She wore an OHS cheer uniform and looked great! I missed it all. I was still with my father in Calif. I am grateful for Jessie who took over for me. Scott who let me go and also took over the car pools and other things for me.