Yesterday was a wonderful day with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ostler, and the entire Ostler gang. We all enjoyed the luncheon (about 65 of us) followed by the reception. There was dancing, cake smearing, more dancing (even break dancing by Ethan), lots of gorgeous kids, and lots of fun. Apologies to Kate (who was also there and looked gorgeous) but I got just two very blurry pictures of her. And we missed you too Ben! Big congrats A & S.
See the guy in the dark suit, with the wire behind his ear? There were about a ZILLION guys like that. They were all talking into their sleeves.
Here he comes. I'm getting smashed about now by people pushing me to get a better shot. One lady literally jumped on my back while I was kneeling down.
Right after I took this picture I got to shake his hand. He was incredibly nice, and SKINNY.
He spent a LOT of time shaking hands and speaking with as many people as he could.
There were TONS of people squished into the quad of the college. Now, I mentioned that this was not a political announcement, but I will say this: after hearing him speak and answer questions, if he was elected and was able to do the things he says he will do as President (that's a big if for ANY candidate with Washington basically broken), our country would be in GREAT SHAPE.
I am now an author. :) I sent my blog to blurb.com and with a little work, it's now a book. I will be doing this every year (or maybe 6 months, depending on how blog happy I get). It's fun to look at and makes easy family history.
As for my blog, it's pretty much me trying to make the stay-at-home life of an educator's wife look a little exciting. :) If anyone wants an invite, let me know. (Us Drapers are a little crazy about security sometimes.) I won't feel bad if you don't ask for an invite, it will just make me feel popular if you do. Ha ha. Glad to hear Kara has a blog. It's fun too look at. Way cute pictures on the side. Mine is more the boring, no music kind. :)
I have recently gotten a graphic design job for a documentry coming out called demographic winter...it is about the decline of the human economy...it is really interesting stuff.......check out the website at www.demographicwinter.com watch the trailer for the movie...tell me what you think, here is a sample of the dvd cover i am working on.....(for those of you who aren't familiar with watermarks, the mad designs across the top and bottom are for copyright reasons...i can't realease the real one until finished) so imagine those arent there..give me your honest opinion..AND THIS DOCUMENTRY WILL BE ALL OVER THE WORLD...SO I AM PRETTY EXCITED
Here is a picture of her face all squished. It was pretty cool to see so much detail! We got it all on video and you can see her yawn and hicup. 
Here is her legs and hand.
Here are her feet.
Here is the bottom of her foot - so far she has only 10 fingers and 10 toes.
Here is her foot on her forehead - she is quite the gymnist!!
Here is her hands pressed together
Kalyn got some more good press in the Deseret News today. To read the article (which includes one of her recipes) go here. Nicely done Kalyn. I look forward to trying this recipe.
And they're off! Yesterday was the annual South Pasedena track meet with all the elementary schools participating. Gunther ran in the relay and the 50 yard dash. (Note the mix of kids in the pictures. Their school is incredibly diverse which I think is wonderful.)
Gunther starts to pull ahead. He is really, really fast. You should see him run.
Gunther turns on the turbo, just in case any of the other boys get the idea that they can beat him. Are those flames?
And on the victory stand. He finished the meet with two gold medals around his neck. Nice footwork Gunther. We're proud of you. He also received an award in front of the school yesterday for RESPECT which was as wonderful as his finishes at the track meet. Sorry I don't have a picture of that.
