Midway

We have started a new tradition. One RB has tried to get going for many years. We did it last year and then a few years here and there before that. We stayed down near SLC to shop and enjoy the temple square lights during the Christmas season. This year we stayed in Midway. The drive home for my Sunday speaking was a little hairy, but otherwise we had good weather. We went shopping, saw the lights on temple square, did the Giving Machines, saw Seussical at Hales Theatre, went out to eat at Texas Roadhouse, and went swimming. The only downer was Ms M was sick and did not feel well! After some sleep though she felt better and still had a good weekend! Next year we are seeing Tarzan and doing it all over again! I can't wait! 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was a blast! My oldest brother could not make it, and Ne's wife and baby were in the hospital, but we got to see most everyone else. We did the usual; eat, play games, shop, went to the movies and watched "Frozen 2", and enjoyed being lazy. The littles played outside even though it was only 22 degrees, Brrr. We went Christmas light looking, and on the Thanksgiving parade we saw the Saiyans Dragon Ball Z mascot. It was pretty funny when Buddy and Ms M realized what it was.  This year we also took the kids to Pennys Diner. We used to go there at teenagers and hang out with our friends all the time. So we took the whole family and had a meal, shared memories, and made some new ones. It was a good Thanksgiving break! 

Tree Cutting

We once again had a successful year tree hunting. We didn't lose Killer this year though so that is good. We got a good looking tree too. We had so much fun sledding, eating, and finding a tree. I will always cherish these memories and family traditions! 

November Stuff

Mayo had a choir concert. Of course she rocked it! 

More football games. 

Newsies play with friends at the high school. They did a great job! 

Mayo is in National Junior Honors Society again this year! So proud of her, and her hard work to get and maintain good grades!  

More soccer. 

 Mayo's disgust for bags being opened on the wrong end. 

Apparently we have a problem at our home. :) 

Buddy Boy had a Native American unit. They showed off all the things they made and wrote. 

Halloween

Red ribbon week is the week of Halloween. I like that. One week of crazy and dressing up and then we can be done. These two dressed for their future jobs. Ms m is a baker and Buddy Boy is a carpenter. Cool! Then they had their Halloween parade. MJ dressed up as a nerd with all of her friends. Poor Lil wasn't allowed to dress up at her school. 

We barely got our pumpkins painted and carved. They froze outside and then we couldn't carve them the day we were going too. So right before dressing and trick or treating we got it done! Whew! One painted, a unicorn, Pac-Man, and then the Chick-Fil-A logo with the center missing because it fell out. Oops. 

Ms M and Em had the same costumes, but Buddy Boy switched for the night and so did MJ. She was good to take the kids up to the doors. Lil had a friend party. She had a great time! 

Halloween was another success. It was chilly this year but that just made it so we hurried home to watch Halloween shows faster. Happy Halloween!