Craft Night

Girl night this month was at Laurie's mom's house. She invited us all to come up and make flowers and shirts, etc. I stayed until 2 in the morning and was very tired today, but it is so worth it. Nothing like free group therapy! 

Olivia and sleeping baby Izzy

Laurie and sis Kelli sewing away...

Outdoorsman

Max received his Outdoorsman pin today at Pack Meeting.

Enjoy the Ride

My friend Sharon and I rode to Cabella's on our bikes yesterday. It was a perfect fall day and we enjoyed it, knowing that we will be inside spinning for the rest of the year most likely. The only thing that stunk about it (literally) were the cement trucks. The exhaust every time they went by was terrible and we held our breath until it would pass. Oh, and the gravel falling out of the trucks along the road, besides that it was a great ride.

First Strike

Lightning struck for the first time tonight...in a game that is. Max played great and said that he really had a fun time. The whole team played well and tied the game against the Jr. Grizzlies team 5-5.

Days and Knights

I keep forgetting to post about Max's game on Saturday. The Knights beat the Wolverines 3-2 in an exciting game at Steiner. Markus didn't have a game this week but Morgen still had a tournament for Pokemon.

I had my haircut today and Morgen went to the Ortho again to have his head gear refitted. Max had hockey practice tonight and Morgen had Pokemon league play at Hastur's.

My Mom's Birthday

Mom's 68th Birthday

Kailey wanted to sit next to her grandma for dinner at my mom's favorite place - Little America.

Lara and Todd

Monet and Rocco

Cousins: Sierra, Tanner and Candie

Hanging out

Morgen and his friend Austin..."hanging out". Since they don't play anymore, I have to call it that instead, Morgen informed me.

Morgen delivered fliers today for his Eagle Scout project that he is working on. He is collecting warm clothes and new toys for the Road Home homeless shelter. He is gathering up all the donations next Saturday and then taking them down to the shelter. We went down a few weeks ago to have the director of the shelter sign his permission slip and it was a very humbling experience. It really helped the boys to appreciate all that they have and to think about others that are in need and to do something about it.

Beanz

Morgen collects these little toys called Mighty Beanz and has over 400 of them altogether. Max and his friend Killian decided to build a track to slide them down and see if they could shoot the gap into the bin. They played with the Beanz for a couple of hours giggling and laughing. You never know what kids are going to play with and for that long....

Killian is on both of Max's hockey teams, Knights and Lightning. Today they went to Rice Eccles stadium with Killian's step-Mom's law firm for a game of Flag Football, which Max thought was pretty cool - to be on the field. Then they are having a sleep over at Killian's and going to the Knights game tomorrow with us and sleeping over at our house so they can go to the Lightning practice on Sunday.

Dentist

After my trip to the dentist today for a check-up (no cavities) and cleaning, I went to help in Markus' class then to teach skating. Picked up the boys from school and went back to the rink for round 2 of teaching...

Markus had hockey practice right after I finished teaching and then it was home for dinner, homework and bed.

Running

Sore is how I am feeling today after running again this morning with Kelly. 10 miles of trail running...I am getting too old for this. It was so beautiful up Millcreek Canyon though, we just had to keep running. We both know that the long, cold days of winter are coming and wanted to take advantage of the Indian Summer. Love it.

Team Lightning

Max had his Lightning practice tonight and they were able to get their away jerseys, the home jerseys still haven't arrived yet.

Markus and his friend were wheeling around in the halls on their Heelies almost the entire time.

Ortho

Morgen's mouth is killing him tonight after his visit with Dr. Stevens today. Dr. Stevens installed a new wire and it is very strong and was already moving Morgen's teeth within a few minutes of putting it on. I just gave him his second Motrin so that he could get some sleep tonight.

Time after Time

I usually look forward to the time change in the fall. It is the one in the spring where you lose an hour that is not so great. I still don't understand it though, even though Markus informed me today that Benjamin Franklin was responsible for Daylight Savings Time.

Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween!

Max had his last football game of the season this morning. They lost...again...

They played Viewmont and the final score was 39 - 0. He still enjoyed learning how to play and said that he would like to play again next year. Markus had a hockey game this morning and had a great time playing at Steiner. Morgen is at a Pokemon tournament at Hastur's and after I go pick him up I am going to teach at the rink. Then I might try and get a bike ride in before all the little goblins come out for Trick or Treating tonight...

Sheri

My younger sister Sheri's birthday is today. In years past we have had a party for her on Halloween at my sister Marilee's house, since her husband Bill's birthday is the same day. But since Marilee and Bill divorced, she doesn't have the party anymore.

Halloween Parade

Max dressed up as his favorite hero...Brigham Young - today for the Halloween parade at school. The entire fifth grade was given the assignment to research a hero from history and after writing a report about them, dress up today like that hero as well. There were a lot of Abraham Lincoln's but I only saw one Brigham.

Markus wanted to wear his hockey uniform today, since his costume that he is wearing for Halloween has a mask and they don't allow them at school. I wore my usual witch costume since I was helping with Markus' class party.

Little Amelie was in the parade as well and I had to take her picture, she looked so cute as Cinderella.

Markus with some of his friends as they were walking by in the parade.

Markus sampling some Witches Brew at the party that followed the parade in his class. I did a little game with the kids and another mom decorated cookies with the children, while another mom did a craft. They were all loaded up on sugar by the time school got out on early day. Then we went to the rink and I taught skating until it was time to go back up to school for Morgen's dance performance tonight.

He did a great job and looked like he was having so much fun.

Football in the Snow

Football is great in the fall...but not so much in the SNOW! Max had a scrimmage game tonight against Park City and man was it ever cold out there kiddies!

By the time they were finished, I couldn't feel my fingers and I am sure all the boys were frozen as well. In fact, whenever they weren't playing they were wrapped up in a couple of blankets on the sidelines and when coach R would call them out to play, he would say, "Are you going to play football or stay wrapped up in the blanket all night?"

Markus was fine since he was wearing a hat, coat and gloves while he was running around playing and doing somersaults. He asked me to teach him a cartwheel, and when I demonstrated one I couldn't believe how funny it felt. I haven't done a cartwheel in years.

Ballroom

I went to Morgen's ballroom dance dress rehearsal today. The actual performance is on Thursday night, but I went today and it was entertaining to say the least to see Morgen dancing with a girl on stage in a clown costume. He is the clown on the far left with the crazy rainbow wig!

He is enjoying himself... he's had rehearsals for the past few weeks during school.

Feelings

My niece Kailey was still at my house this morning after spending the weekend with me. She is a great conversationalist and I enjoy talking with her. She was telling me what I need to do to make my blog more interesting and suggested that I share my feelings more often and not just give the details of the days events. Which is interesting because that is exactly what the counselor that I have been going to said I need to do as well. It is just hard for me to put my feelings out here for the world to see, when I can't even talk about them in private very easily. I am willing to work on it though and I'm reading a couple of books that are supposed to help as well. So thanks for the constructive criticism Kailey, I will take it to heart.

Max's Game

Max right before he scored his goal yesterday in his game against the Badgers.

Facing off

Knights won 6-2!

I'm Ready

Markus had hockey in West Valley this morning at 9 a.m. so I was up and at it early this morning. Max had a game against Olympus at the same time so we divided and conquered yet again. Markus played great and really did some good passing for the Badgers to win 11-5 against the Penguins. Max played some great defense, I heard, and they came up close - 13 to 6 for Olympus. One more football game next week at home, maybe it will be the one...

My nieces Kailey and Aria came over to spend the night last night. Monet went to St. George with Rocco for the weekend so they are hanging out with me today. They are pretty excited, they haven't ever been to football, hockey and Pokemon games!

Halloween Show

The Annual Halloween Show

Amanda and her friend Chelsea did a duet to "What is this feeling?" from Wicked

Toni was in the Monster Mash production

"I'm Blue" girl group skated great

L to R: Victoria, Kristen, Annie, Sabrina, Heidi & Mercedes

Ava was in the Martian Hop number, complete with her alien head bobbles

Callie (center) skated in the "Wild Thing" number and was so animated I might just have her do the same routine for the Winter Games competition in January.

You are not alone

My sister Monet sent me this email today.


The Clock

God doesn't give you the people you want; He gives you the people you NEED... to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be. I LOVE YOU!!!!! NOW, YOU'RE ON THE CLOCK!!!! IN 9 MINUTES SOMETHING WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY, BUT YOU HAVE TO TELL 9 PEOPLE YOU LOVE THEM INCLUDING ME. GO!!!!

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men..... They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.