Get ready for another Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas extravaganza! Singer and songwriter Natalie Cole and famed historian David McCullough will take the stage with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square on December 10-13 for "The Wondrous Gift of Christmas." Mack Wilberg, Music Director of the Choir and Orchestra along with Ryan Murphy, Associate Director, will conduct these concerts which promise to follow in the tradition of the highlight of the season.

looking forward to attending this tonight

with dear friends from Las Vegas

a little dinner and some christmas music

what could be a better Friday Night Date

thanks jan and derrick

GREAT CAKE

isn't this amazing

i would love to serve this cake at my holiday party

check out my very talented cousin and her husbands

family owned great pastry shop

http://www.jacquespastries.com/

in new hampshire

wish i had a local pastry shop like this down the street

if you live in the area

order your cake today for the holidays

MERRY CHRISTMAS TAMI AND JUSTIN

VINTAGE BOOK CHRISTMAS WREATH

i have had so much fun designing and creating this

one-of-a-kind vintage book christmas wreath

if you have that someone on your christmas list this year

who seems to have everything

i would love to create one for that person on your list

if interested contact me @ hollyfowler@msn.com

CHRISTMAS ENRICHMENT

i have been the enrichment leader in my ward for the past 4 years

last week we held our Christmas event

the evening consisted of food, entertainment, service angel tree and

a how-to class, learning how to crochet hats to be presented

to the Hunstman Cancer Center

this is a sampling of a table that myself and dear friend Gloria

set for the evening

at this time of year may we find ourselves serving

may your season be joyful

SNOWY DAY

its a cold, cold snowy day

thought i would take some time to share

a few things

enjoyed a great family run, on the morn of Thanksgiving

the Turkey Leg 5k in Farmington

mitchell, jeff, holly, ally and tyler

FIND ME HERE

something exciting to share

hired as an Event Coordinator/In- house florist

for SunRiver Gardens Reception Center

i love love love this place

such a great place for weddings

an outdoor venue, without checking the weather

so excited for this opportunity

it will give me the outlet to be apart of more weddings

which i love

and do more floral work

would love to help and be apart of your special day

come and visit me at SunRiver

come take a tour,

take a look around

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

happy thanksgiving 2009

MY GRATEFUL LIST

my husband

my four wonderful children my home my parents a father who is cancer free my brothers and sisters my health my faith in a greater power a son serving a mission in New York family to spend the day with, in a cozy charming home for brave men and women who protect our country

my talents

my friends

all flowers, especially tulips and rannuculus

little things

kissing my son every night at bedtime

(he too, like the other three will grow out of this ritual)

laughter

a good game of Yatzhee

pumpkin pie and my mothers homemade rolls

give thanks!

enjoy the holiday and your loved ones

BURGER ANYONE?

can you believe this?

IN-N-OUT BURGER opened in Orem today

all of my children found there way to have their first Utah

IN-N-OUT BURGER

it will be so great

on those days when we are CRAVING an IN-N-OUT BURGER

that we can drive and get one.

YUM! yum! YUM!

THANKSGIVING RUN

My brother Darrell is putting on a 5K, Thanksgiving Day morning,

in Farmington, at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds go to the local food bank.

Come and run/walk with us that morning.

Sign up at www.fatpackracing.com.

Tell your family, friends, and neighbors. It should be a lot of fun. A great way to burn some calories before the big meal.

HELLO THERE - I'M BACK

well, i am rested, relaxed and back to the real world

while away, I

started and finished Nicholas Sparks lastest novel, "The Last Song"

enjoyed TWO burgers @ In-N-Out

ate @ THREE of my favorite Wolfgang Puck restaurants

shopped for some Christmas gifts

and slept, AHHHHHHH!!!

Here are a few images i thought to share

entry at THE Hotel @ Mandalay Bay

a vase within a vase, saw this many times while on this trip

very DRAMATIC!

love these floral pomadors

glimpse of the sign-in table from my wedding last weekend

@ OakRidge Country Club in Farmington

food table centerpiece from the Lichty Wedding

Congratulations!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY

spent the day getting all of my things

together for the art workshop

tomorrow

looking forward to meeting everyone

SHOUT OUT

Check out Southern Weddings for some great images from a summer wedding that my little company Hollyhocks designed and created the blooming bouquets.

Thanks again to Kate Benson Photography.

INSPIRING

do what you love,

don’t look back

and never take it for granted

that you are able to choose the life that you lead.

i read this quote today,

thought i would share

HERE WE GO!

snow in the valley today

WINTER

here it comes

ready or not

CHAMPIONSHIP OUTCOME

well,

both boys had their State Cup Final Game on Saturday

Mitch played La Roca, fought hard

lost 2 - 0

La Roca was the defending State Champs and hadn't lost all season

Tyler played Sparta, fought harder

lost 3 - 2

Sparta plays up an age group all season, and came down

to play for the championship

both teams/boys should be very proud our success this season it is still hard to lose

hoping a wild card comes our way to go to regions

WHAT A DAY!!!

looking forward to this in a few weeks

hoping the sun is still hot

after a day like today it can't come soon enough

started at 7:00

kids off to school

made a homemade apple pie and german chocolate cake

lucy - to groomers

costco - supplies

mitch - orthodontist appt. mitch - soccer training

ty - student council meeting

ty - soccer training hollyhocks - business calls

made two floral arrangements for a baby shower tomorrow

dinner

ty - scouts

laundry

no wonder i feel tired

i think a hot bath and bed will end my day

sleep well

Vegas here I come!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

time is running out, to join me at the

Art Workshop in Salt Lake City, see

http://www.nicolephoto.com/

for class schedule

this is a sample of what i will be teaching

join us for all the FUN!

SOCCER UPDATE

well, we had a hard fought game last night

with our center-mid player, Besser

taken to the hospital with a split head

after going up for a header, stitches and

thankfully no concussion

the good news, WE WON 1 - 0!!!!

semi-finals on thursday

the bad news, both boys play in the semi's

at the same time, splitting games is so hard

GO RANGERS!!!!

STATE CUP BABY

thought i would update you on our state cup journey

the boys have been playing well

tylers team - U12 Rangers Premier

have advanced to the semi-finals with their win last night

mitchells team - U16 Rangers Premier

playing in the quarter-finals match tonight

hoping for a win and advancement

to the semi-finals on thursday

GO RANGERS!

tyler is looking to add a medal to his growing collection

Number 11 - Mitchell match play earlier in the tournament

Number 21 - Tyler

match play earlier in the tournament

halloween fun

Make a Smilebox invite

MY DAD HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

the October issue of the New Era

has published an article written by my father

"Ugly Duckling or Majestic Swan? It's Up to You!"

starting on pg.16

so proud to be his daughter

WAY TO GO DAD!

LOVE THIS

just picked up this poster from my framer

mont @ and one frames

i love this saying

i feel that it is a motto we all should live by

hung this in my laundry room

love a new accessory

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND

what a wonderful opportunity we have

to listen to a prophets voice

hope you have a great weekend

enjoy watching conference

BAD HAIR DAY

so bummed that my hairdresser called in sick today

i was looking forward to having someone else do my hair today

cross your fingers that he is better tomorrow ugh!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS

i love this little blue baby

i want this little blue baby

i hope next summer to buy this little blue baby

i think i would love to drive the streets of Europe on this little blue baby

anyone like to join me?

STELLA!!!!

BLOGGER BLOCK

so sorry for the lack of posts,

spending more time on the soccer field than at the computer

be back soon with some posts

FIRST DAY OF FALL

today is the first day of fall

not sure that i am ready for the warm summer days to be gone

the leaves on the mountains are starting to change

the mornings and evenings are cooler also time to put in those spring bulbs and pansies

pull out those sweaters and enjoy the fall

REMEMBERING

i can't believe its been 8 years

remembering today those that lost their lives

the world has changed since 9/11

so grateful to be living in this country

take a few moments

REMEMBERING

TAXI DRIVER

sorry for the lack of blogging

i have been doing alot of this lately

to bad i don't/can't collect a fee

hope your week has been good

enjoy the weekend

GREAT TUNES

LOVE THIS

just picked up this great cd today

she has such a soulful sounding voice

recommend running out to buy this one

ALWAYS LOVE A COMPLIMENT

LUCKY ME!

this is how i felt last night when given a great compliment

by Nicole Hill-Gerulat

www.alittlesussy.com

for giving me the opportunity to be apart of her art workshop

to be held in Salt Lake City, November 5th

to be an instructor for a floral design class

more details at her blog site

GREAT FURNITURE

just received the autumn 2009 catalogue

http://www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com/

love everything

wish i had some room in my home for these pieces

might have to sell off something to make room

I LOVE WEDDINGS

i have come to the conclusion

I LOVE WEDDINGS

i have decided to focus my business

on Weddings/Event Planning

i would love for you my blog followers and friends

to keep me in mind when you hear of someone in need

of a Wedding/Event Planner

contact info;

www.hollyfowler@msn.com

http://www.hollyhocksmyfavoritethings.blogspot.com/ I Do!

PUBLISHED

isn't she beautiful

ASHLEIGH SMITH LARSEN

cover girl - Fall issue

it was so fun helping gloria do this wedding

this bouquet was for her bridal shoot

different bouquet in article for the wedding day

beautiful colors, beautiful bride, beautiful day

i've been published

THE MOHAWK

what's a mother to do?

when her eleven year old

TYLER

loves to wear his hair in the MOHAWK style

big soccer game last week,

and this was the style he choose for the game

his hair is long enough to do a full MOHAWK.

CRAZY!

i guess its time for a haircut.

funny boy this one.

"..WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILY"

isn't family GREAT!

spent the Sunday afternoon and evening with 20+ members of my family

eating, playing, talking and laughing

so grateful for all of them

in this crazy world, sure is nice to have them all

so fun to see the cousins of all different ages, play and interact

and

Jeff and I had a great comeback in Boce

down 3 to 10

to beat Darrell and Marissa 11 to 10.

GREAT FUN. GREAT DAY!

love you fam.

SOME PAMPERING

with all the children

back-to-school

my nails were in need of some love

loved my choice for color

"kiss on the chic"