An Olive for Halloween

Yet Another Trip to Utah

...read Catching Fire on the drive, stayed with the Ellermeiers, celebrated Garrett's birthday, went to the Smarty Pants Book Club meeting, got free food at Chick Fil A, did the Larry Miller corn maze, went on a bumpy hayride, checked out guns at Cabela's, made pumpkin cookies, attended David and Heather's Halloween party, hung out with the Nobises, saw Ethan rock his football game, had dinner and laughter with the Wards...

caught kissing in the mirror

Golden Shovel

We went to the Golden Shovel game last night. It's a big football game between Lake Havasu and Mohave High Schools, which are pretty fierce rivals (we saw several confrontations and one nasty girl fight - Chris loved every minute of it). So, the deal is whichever school wins the game each year gets the honor of having in their possession the Golden Shovel: a shovel, if you will, that is gold in color and apparently very coveted. Havasu's had it for a few years now, and this year proved to be no different. We won the game 28-21. I forgot how much I love high school football. Chris and I donned some purple and gold so as to show our Havasu spirit, and we even put a little purple bow on Olive's head. She was popular. It was a fun night.

Our Blessed Olive

We finally got to bless Olive on Sunday. Chris gave a sweet blessing, and then Olive grabbed the microphone and said a few words herself. I guess that's the risk you run blessing a 7 month-old. After it was over, Chris lifted her for the congregation to see and she let out this laugh-yell thing that she loves to do. The bishopric member who was conducting made a comment about how vocal she is. Funny girl. It was sweet and special, and it meant so much to us having so many family and friends there for it. We love you people.

As usual, Craig came through with some great pictures. We are lucky ducks to have him around.

Cow Tipping

Have you guys ever done the Johnny Lingo Enrichment activity? We're doing it tonight, and I'm in charge of Cow Tipping. Thanks to those of you who suggested great cheap/free date ideas. Here's the flier I'm putting out.

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