Nani gets to see her Dixon grand-children!

I'm a little late in posting but I got to see my daughter-in-law and my grand-children from Idaho! It was sad news that brought Kluane and the kids here but I hadn't seen them in over a year so I was very, very happy to visit with them. We played, made Christmas cookies and watched a movie and just had fun! I wish we could do this more than once a year! But, here they are...Kaiden, Connor and Cambrie...and Kluane! Aren't they beautiful!!

Age Group Championships Homer, AK December 2009

Abigail did awesome at the AG Championships! Overall, in the 11 year old category she placed 11th. She finaled in 5 of her 7 events and ended up placing 5th and 6th places in those finals! So, she worked hard and did great! She's already looking forward to the next big meet. Junior Olympics is next!

In the pics is the champion...Abigail with her relay team...and Abigail with one of her coaches, Heather.

Annie got baptized!!

Annie was baptized on November 27, 2009...the day after Thanksgiving! Ian baptized her and Ralph confirmed her. It was a simple sweet occasion with just the family, a member of the bishopric (Tim) and his wife (Valerie) and their son Soren, and I think all the missionaries in the area. The opening song sounded so awesome with all those priesthood voices! It was a very perfect baptism!! Just what we wanted!

Soon to be missionary!

My son is preparing for his mission and just completed all the paperwork yesterday! I am so excited for him! And, of course he makes his momma very proud! When "the call" comes, we'll be sure to let you all know!

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

This is an absolutely delicious pumpkin pie alternative...and it's no bake!

Here's the link to the recipe:

Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie recipe at Kraftfoods.com

I love UGG boots!

These cute little boots are officially on my wish list! I'll probably just go buy them myself instead of dropping hints all over the place or leaving pictures on my blog!
PS...I did go buy them and they are very cute and comfortable! The best part of all is that I got them 20% less than suggested retail!

Halloween Invitational Oct. 2009

Abigail competed in a Club Meet on Halloween Day and here's how she did:

2nd place girls 11-12 200 Yard Free Relay with a time of 2:20.83
2nd place girls 11-12 200 Yard Medley Relay time 2:34.94
2nd place girls 11-12 50 Yard Breast time 41:32
3rd place girls 11-12 50 Yard Free time 33:51
4th place girls 11-12 100 IM time 1:25.53 (dropped 2 seconds)
4th place girls 11-12 50 Yard Fly time 40.72 (she dropped 5 seconds!)
4th place girls 11-12 50 Yard Back time 40.37 (dropped 33 hundredths of a second)

So, overall in the Girls ages 11-12 she came in 3rd place. Not too shabby!!

There is another meet the middle of November...the last opportunity to qualify for more age group events. She's already in 7 now but wants to add the 100 Back and possibly the 200 IM. I think if she goes with 7 events that will be good...it's a lot!

Swimming is awesome!!