Soooo Thankful

The older I get the more I love the Thanksgiving holiday. I am overwhelmed with joy when I think of all the many many blessings in my life. I couldn't ask for a more wonderful family (immediate and extended). I'm also so thankful for our health and most importantly to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives. We had a very nice long weekend. Erin's fam had us over for some good food, rockband, card games, Fred Clause and an overall fun and relaxing day. Thanks guys! Friday morning I did brave the Walmart early morning chaos- something I hadn't done in years. Oh yeah... now I remember why I DON'T do it! It brings out the worst in humanity. Not worth saving a buck.. hopefully I'll remember that next year...LOL. Friday and Saturday Toby had the Dixie Invitational soccer tournament where teams from all over the west come play. He had 2 games each day ending with Toby's team taking 2nd overall in the tournament!! This was the end to his 3rd season on this great team. The coaches are wonderful volunteers who dedicate so much to the boys and most importantly teach them good sportsmanship. Go DIXIE FIRE- you rock!

TWILIGHT

Yes, Erin & I were playing like we were teeny boppers last Thursday night and IT WAS A BLAST! We bought our tickets months in advance and went to the midnight showing of Twilight. We got these nifty t-shirts and took part in the pre-movie party. We staked out our spot in line hours in advance so we could have a good seat and not be in the neckbreaker seats. We passed the time people watching (yeah- some people got REALLY into the characters of Twilight) eating, shopping & giggling then we got to watch a movie with lots of ROMANCE! Who could ask for more?! Twilight did not disappoint!

Quick Trip

This weekend we sped to Salt Lake & back so Jim could interview at Westminster. Quick trip- left Friday, back Sunday. Doesn't he look like quite the stud in his suit?! It was fun to hang out with Meg & Kev, it had been too long since the 4 of us had a double date. Then we spent Saturday watching the "big game" with Dad, Scott, Crystal & Mylie where the UTES got lucky!

Really Fun TAG!

So Erin tagged me. I had to post the 4th picture of my 4th picture file and tell a little about the pic. I can't believe this picture came up. I LOVE this pic of the kids and I'd totally forgotten about it. It was taken Oct. 2 yrs. ago at the park by our house. Aren't they adorable (yeah, this is their mom talking...)So, let's keep this fun TAG going...Andi, Sara, Kristen & Mik'L you are TAGGED!

Happy Day!

Occasionally all that running pays off. Today was one of those days. I ran the Snow Canyon 5k and got 1st in my age division. It was a beautiful day and great course. A bit of a tough uphill 1st half, but that made for a fun downhill on 2nd half. I went to this race alone but ended up seeing Emily S. & Katrina H. there, friends I hadn't seen for awhile. Also saw Wildbill from FRB and Marion (Sara's friend). Good times!

Halloween

This year the kids came up with their costume ideas with no help from Mom & Dad. Toby & his guy friends (Kale & Seth) decided the three of them were going to be "GIRLS". It was hilarious. Arielle wanted to be a dog, but then I ran across a kangaroo costume. She decided she'd embellish and be "Kangaroo Jack" for those of you who haven't seen that movie- he's a "rapper" Kangaroo. So Arielle added a bandana & bling to her costume. I got to take most of the day off work and play "mom" which is always a treat now that I work so much. I helped with Arielle's class Halloween party and watched her school's Halloween parade where the kids march down all around school in their costumes. Then at night we went to our ward's annual Trunk or Treat then onto trick or treatin' in a fun neighborhood that gives out ice cream cones & full size candy bars. We all had a blast!

Moustache Week

Ok, ya'll know that Jim likes to grow facial hair and he has been blessed with a lot of it. Imagine how thrilled he was when his manager at work declared Halloween week "Moustache Week". For the month of October all the guys grew big beards then shaved and left just the 'stache for the last week of October. Jim of course has a nice thick one. Is it bad that when we're out together I feel I have to give a disclaimer... like "he doesn't usually have just a 'stache....."?