Weekend

Had holli's fam in for the weekend. It was really nice to have them. I'll tell you one thing for sure, I won't be eating out for a while, I had my fair share this weekend. Great weekend, now I need to focus on finals.

Stressed

So the weekend assignment was to do something for someone more stressed out than I am.  This was tough, I wasn't sure such a thing was possible.  I don't know if my sister is more stressed, but I know that with the semester ending she has a lot on her plate.  Her hubby was out of town this weekend at drill and she was alone.  I figured she would be busy doing all her assignments, and would neglect to cook for herself, especially because Blake was is of town.  Holli and I invited her over for dinner, she was very gracious and appreciative.  Her words were, "Thank you, I needed this."  It was a feel good moment.  Thanks for the assignment Shayne. 

Thanksgiving

It's that time of year again.  I love the holiday season.  We are really excited for Thanksgiving this year, it's our first time cooking our feast for ourselves.  I think it will turn our great.

Our menu: Turkey
                 Mashed potatoes/gravy
                 Green beans
                 Sweet potatoes
                 Stuffing
                Fruit salad
                Jello salad
                Pumpkin pie

I just finished brining the turkey.  I think that it will turn out good.  We're going to try and get a jump start on the cooking so that tomorrow is not so rushed and stressful. 

I'll keep you posted on the out come... 









 

Babysitting

We're up in Holladay for the weekend watching the kids (nieces and nephew).  It has been a really fun weekend.  Friday night we took the kids to Cabela's to see the awesome trophy animals and fish.  The kids hadn't been to anything like that before, so it was fun to introduce them to a small piece of the world I love.  Saturday Jackson and I went and hooped with a really good friend of mine I hadn't seen in a while, it was a lot of fun.  We were supposed to go the the Utah/UCLA game, but we kinda wussed out because of the weather.  We ended up taking the kiddos to the discovery museum at the Gateway, they had a blast!  Today was church as usual.  Dinner was good (bbq chicken, salad, and pasta).  We played some backyard football, which brought back a lot of memories... Good times!  It's has been a really fun, tiring weekend.

Weekend

This has been one of the best football weekends I can remember. My horns beet the beat the pants off Tech in a convincing win. The LSU vs. Bama game was a defensive show down. There was a lot of doubt on LSU's side, but they pulled it off! It came down to a kicking game, a game Bama couldn't compete in.

The weather is changing. I can't say I'm too excited for the winter season to begin.

Catching up

I missed a week... I was down in the Manti-Lasal National forest near Ferron, UT.  We spent a few nights up on the mountain, the weather was great!  Mornings were a bit cold, but nonetheless great weather.  We fished at a family favorite spot, Willow Lake.  The fishing was hot, we pulled in a mere 54 fish over a 2 day period.  This time of year in the mountains is great.  The elk were bugling, shots were fired...wonderful.  I caught the winner of the trip, a tiger trout about 21  inches long and 3 lbs, pretty good fish.  All in all, the trip was great!

Stranger Danger...

This week I was assigned to buy a stranger a coke.  Saturday I went to a farmer's market in Spanish Fork and bought a box of Fuji apples (delicious by the way).  While paying for my apples I told the attendant that I would pay for the next customer.  The family behind me in line bought a few apples for their kids.  When the husband went to pay for the apples and was told they had been paid for already his reaction was great!  The attendant told him that I paid for his purchase and he owed nothing.  I watched from the car as the conversation between the man and attendant went on.  The attendant pointed me out, the husband began to walk over toward my car.  I left before the man got over to me.  I wonder what he was going to say, I imagine a thank you was in store.  The experience fun, and it made me feel good. 

PS- The draw back... I gave the attendant 8.00 because I didn't know how much the purchase was going to be.  Last time I checked 3 apples aren't 8.00!