Slurpee Snob...

That's right, I'm too good for Slurpee's. I didn't even buy myself one this year and I only think that I treated my kids to a few. (Maybe because the summer wasn't so hot!)

My drink of choice comes from Booster Juice....and the drink of the Christmas season has arrived....their wonderful Eggnog booster juice. A light eggnog taste with banana and frozen yogurt. Megan and I give this two thumbs up! Any other time of the year I enjoy the original and the orangsicle (taste just like an orange popsicle). A bit more of a pricey treat but healthier and tastier.

Funeral

My Grandma Herget passed away on the last day of November. It has been such a long time that I've been to a funeral (both of my grandfathers passed away around 20 years ago). Spencer stayed at home with the kids and I went down to the funeral with my sister and brother in law. It was such a quick trip. All of her kids and grand kids were there (minus one). It was great to see everyone.

It is amazing the effect and influence that one couple can have. My grandparents had 5 kids and 29 grand kids and 68 great grand kids. She lived a good life and loved many and worked hard. She will be enjoying this Christmas with my Grandpa Herget. Merry Christmas Grandma. I love you and will miss you.

Movember three weeks growth

This is what we all had to live with for the rest of Movember. He looks great in a gotee but a moustache is a little different. He reminded me of a french inspector....we are all glad that it is over with now and we have our Spencer back.

Movemeber = one weeks growth

Well you don't need an up close to see all that scruff on Spencer's face. Only a few more weeks to win our prize with our Movember contest among the brothers/in-laws. So far so good. Except for Megan, she absolutely HATES Spencer with his goatee. We are still trying to figure that one out? At least she cares or is more concerned about the pokes she gets when giving Spencer a kiss.

P.S. sorry for the bad picture Spcncer! But it is for a good cause.

Fun with the kids

So Megan had an extra long weekend. We invited a friend for her and a friend for Evan to play with one day (thursday), complete with movie, popcorn and candy. After that they just all played together. It turned out really well. They (they came from the same family) played and got along well with other, since they all have similar interests. I'll have to do that more often.

Then next day (friday), Megan saw Evan off to preschool and then had to join me in running "mom" errands which was just grocery shopping. But in the afternoon we went to an indoor playground and then went for a swim. A bit of a handful swimming with 3 kids of varying ages/interests and abilities, but it all worked out and we had a great time. Then that night Spence and I went to the Temple. We also stopped in at the stake center to check in on our CV YW/YM and ran into our niece and a few nephews; we also go in a few dances. Phew! what a day.

Here is Megan showing her skills on the monkey bars.

Evan has just learned how to go down the "fireman pole" at the parks and loves to do it! It is awesome to see kids learn new things and to be so excited!

Here is Aaron crawling as fast as he can through the tunnel on the playground equipment.

Then the next day (saturday) I was again the single parent as Spencer was off to some early morning meetings and the kids had swimming lessons. Then that night we visited with some of Spencer's siblings. Which was nice, we don't get to see them too often.

Then the next day (sunday) Spencer jetted off to a work conference for 3 days. Boy we sure miss him and all the help he provides. I managed somehow in church. Miracle of miracles! Actually the kids and I really pull together to help and get things done.

Hopefully this weekend will be a bit slower, but I'm not counting on it. We are just really busy right now with kids, work, family, studying and church responsibilities. But we manage and keep putting one foot in front of the other as we continue on. We feel really blessed in so many ways.

Remembering on Remembrance Day

I always take a few minutes on Remembrance Day to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of freedom. I give thanks that I live in a peaceful land with no war, that women are free to pursue education, that there are opportunities for us all to grow and learn and that we can freely choose who or what we worship.

When I was growing up there was an older gentleman in my ward who showed me that he cared about the youth in our ward. When ever he would see me, he would come up and put his arms around me and say, "How are you doing to day, Sis...? You sure look lovely." I always told him what I was up to and he encouraged me to keep going." I believe that he fought in WW 2 as a fighter pilot. He passed away a few years ago, now but on Remembrance Day I think of him and all those who continue to fight for our freedom.

I attended a Remembrance Day service at Megan's school. She has joined the choir this year at school and here is a short clip of the choir singing at the assembly.

Movember

Has anyone heard of Movember? In support of prostate cancer men are raising money by growing a moustache. Prostate cancer runs in my family and as such with some encouragement from my sister; the Burt Brothers and In-laws are growing their moustaches....

Here is Spencer with about 3 days growth. We are trying to determine which moustache style he will eventually go with, but for now I love having him in his goatee. Will keep you updated with how it is growing.