UT VS. UCLA

About a month ago my Mom asked if Jake and I wanted to go to the Utah/UCLA game. Of course we did! I realized that the game was over Veteran's weekend (which is a long weekend for us), and so we decided to make a trip out of it. Stacia told me she would be in SLC for school, and she and Michael would be able to hang out with us. We reserved a room at Embassy Suites (best hotel ever!), and started getting anxious. I was so excited for the break. Jake, Bri, and I got up Friday and took off. We were on the road by 8:30, which is good for us! We got to Provo and went to Old Navy. That was about all I could handle. Jake suggested lunch and so we went to Olive Garden. It hit the spot for all of us! After lunch we went to Cabela's. Jake had lots on his list there. Bri and I spent a lot of time looking at the fish, and feeding the fish. Our big plan was to get our Gun Safe, but the one we wanted was out of stock. They are ordering it from the Glendale, AZ store for us. It should be here in 3-4 weeks. Lots of thanks for the early Christmas present GMA, GPA, Jackie, Del, and Ann! We are excited to get it. Stacia called when we were checking out so we told her to meet us at Sportsman's Warehouse so Jake could price a gun for my Dad. When she showed up Brilee was screaming with joy! Stacia got out of the car, and Bri said "Where's Michael?" haha you win some you lose some! I wanted to drive Stacia's new car, and so Bri and Jake followed us to the mall. As we were walking in Jake was telling us a story about some road rage he had with a guy. Brilee said, "Daddy was cussing him. He try and beat him up." haha that is why I drive in the city! I didn't last at the mall to long, and Brilee was beyond excited to go swimming. We checked in, met up with Michael, and the fun began! Jake, Stac, Michael, and Bri swam their hearts content. (Not really, Bri's ears hurt her all day and so they swam for 30 minutes. It did the trick though!) We went to Happy Hour, and then met up with Brendyn and Natasha Huber at Tucano's for dinner. It was so fun! Their baby is so cute and happy. Brilee fell asleep on the way to dinner, and woke up the next morning. She said to Jake and me, "I never even ate any dinner." After breakfast Bri and Jake went swimming, while Stacia went to take her test. After swimming we checked out of the hotel and went to Costco. I was a little nervous because I had some major shopping to do, and I was worried about my company. Brilee, Jake, and Michael. They were all great, and we came out with more than we needed. Next we met Roger, Cathy, my parents, and stac at Pat's BBQ for lunch. It was wonderful. By this time it was snowing, HARD! Cathy, once again, gave us all her winter gear and we headed to the game. (Cathy, my Mom, and Bri headed to GMA and GPA's.)  The game WAS FREEZING, but sooooooooo much fun! Utah played great, and Wolf Man was awesome (which meant I got to howl A LOT!). Luckily for me, the bathrooms were heated. I would get warm every thirty minutes. During the third quarter Granny called to warn us Strawberry was a mess, and she thought we should stay one more night. We agreed and so after the game we got to relax at Cathy and Roger's. It was so fun! We came home Sunday morning, and the roads were much better! It was a great weekend... can't wait for Turkey Day!

We had a rough time getting a picture where my hand wasn't cutting Stacia's face off, Michael wasn't calling us losers, and I wasn't picking my nose.

Long Awaited

Jake took pictures of our house tonight... So without further ado:

Master Bedroom

Brilee's room. (This is my favorite room. Julie did such a good job making it so cute!)

Living Area... I am hoping to FINALLY decorate this week.

We are still deciding on what to do for the back splash, and so that's why there are still green squares... One day we will know what we want!

Basement. This is all for now (Jake is sleeping, and I don't want to wake him to make him take pictures of the bathrooms...)

Jake felt like a lemon meringue pie Sunday, and so we all got busy. Brilee loves making pie crust because she gets to play in flour.

Here is our group picture from Halloween.

September Video's

My video's always flip when I download them from my phone to my computer... any tips?

Wonderful Halloween

We had a great Halloween. Brilee first wanted to be a Princess, followed by a Princess Witch, and before long she was set on just a WITCH! Granny made Chaz, Mar, Jay, and Bri (a little Decol action there... anyone with me?) adorable little skirts! Josie filled me in on the cutest witch hats ever sold at Vernal Floral, and the girls were set! Last minute I bought black and pink hair dye which thrilled Brilee! We started celebrating Saturday with trunk-or-treat. Brilee scored big, and looked adorable. She enjoyed herself, but kept telling Jake and me "I am ready to dance." She thought we went to dance, not get candy. Jake and I left her with Granny and we came home to get ready for our party. Jake went as Warren Jeff''s, and he was creepy! Mitch and I were a few of his wives. It was funny. We stopped at Top Stop on our way to the party, and Jake and I got some WEIRD looks in the gas station. As Jake was paying he couldn't figure out how the pockets worked on the suit, so the lady kindly said, "You don't wear that often?" haha we told her it was our costumes. Monday we got to hit some favorites in Vernal, and then we headed to Roosevelt. I got a little sick in Vernal, so Roosevelt included one house. I felt bad, but Brilee didn't care. We came home, Jake gave her a bath, and we were reading her bedtime story when we heard someone pull in. She looked out the window and yelled, "THE KIDS ARE HERE." She was so happy! Annalee, Ty, Cy, Elly, Chloey, and Jens all came trick-or-treating. It made Brilee's night. Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween, and you all scored some candy! 



I will add a picture of our whole group later...