We had a busy last week of November.
Monday night Steve and I went and took a belay class at Momentum Climbing (where Nyles and Carter take lessons). Steve was taught how to belay years ago, but I've never done it. It was great to learn the proper techniques. We'll go get certified next time we go, that way we can belay the boys and each other. It was a fun date night :)
Steve and the boys actually sold the last of our firewood this week, for the year. They sold more this week of Thanksgiving than any other, even during the Summer. Steve said the boys only got 2 of their 4 cords of firewood this year, so next year they'll plan to cut down all 4 cords and hopefully continue to sell through the winter.
Cute Hudson and his preschool class w/ their pilgrim hats. Steve and I rock climbing. The last of the firewood bundles before it was sold.
On Wednesday, I worked that day, then that afternoon my parents came over. after driving down from Idaho. Steve took my dad to a couple stores to look for coveralls once they got here. We watched the new Snow White while they were gone. Then Steve made hamburgers for dinner. They were super yummy! My parents then went over to Dave/Joann's place to stay.
The grandkids in order of age: Chandler, Ethan, Isaac, (Noah missing while on his mission), Cameron, Claire, Olivia, Alexa, Conor, Nyles, Lynsie, Carter and Hudson.
Cute Hudson digging. More pics of the grandkids.
After Thanksgiving lunch, we went home, put stuff away, then went over to Dave/Joann's place to play games. Steve stayed home w/ Hudson as he was tired. Pauline met us there, along w/ Rose, Ava/Xander, Ali and Sophia. We played Blank Slate and Apples to Apples. It was a lot of fun. The last word my dad had, which was "Easy." My mom put in "Having a baby" and I put in "Running out of Toilet Paper" which got my dad laughing. He chose mine. It was a fun night ;) Nyles and Carter went home w/ Pauline to stay the night (impromptu sleepover).
Dad cracking up.
Friday morning we met my parents and Pauline's family at the Aquarium. After the Aquarium, we went over to Sam's Club to get a bite to eat. We bought a new dryer while there, as our other one was making really LOUD noises and we couldn't fix it.
Buddy our elf came back! He brought a Lego Christmas tree w/ him!
Our new dryer. The boys reading the note from Buddy.
Getting ready for the 4D activity at the Aquarium.
Looking at the fish and turtle at the Aquarium. Then getting a bite to eat at Sam's Club.
My parents went back to Dave/Joann's place after Sam's Club. Sheri and Steve met them there to visit and look at the homes that can be built in Dave/Joann's neighborhood. They just moved back from Texas and are looking for another house. They mentioned they want to buy a house, probably further out of the "city" though.
That evening we met up again at our place for dinner. Pauline's family and my parents came over. We ordered Papa John's Pizza. We then a game called Goat Lords, kindof like Cover your Assets. Then we played Cards Against Humanity. Both were a lot of fun!
Saturday was Steve's birthday! Steve, Nyles and Zach went out duck hunting early that morning, leaving our place by 5am. They had a lot of fun and each shot a duck, each a different kind of duck.
Nyles, Steve and Zach out duck hunting.
Cool ducks. Steve shot a Bufflehead Duck. He was sooo excited! Hudson was super excited they shot ducks also. He loves to "play" w/ them. Piper has to check them out as well.
We put up birthday decorations while Steve was gone. Then we put up our Christmas trees and other decorations that afternoon.
Saturday evening we had dinner back at Dave/Joann's place. We cooked up lasagna. Rob came over as well. We then played Phase 10 w/ a Twist. It was a lot of fun!
Getting dinner, then playing Phase 10 w/ a Twist.
Sunday, we had church. For 2nd hour, they had a combined meeting for an Area Broadcast. We were all combined in the gym for the broadcast. We had a small table set up for the kids to color and write a letter to the missionaries, as a way to keep them entertained/busy/quiet.
Steve helping Nyles w/ his tie. Cute Piper w/ reindeer antlers.
A thank you letter to a missionary in our ward. Cute drawings.
Sunday evening we set out to go over to Dave/Joann's place again for dinner. Earlier in the month, I told Steve my parents wanted to stay another night, so we had planned on having dinner Sunday night for a while. What he didn't know, was that I was planning a surprise birthday party for him. I told him my mom wanted to check out the clubhouse, so I asked him to stop there first, before going to his parent's house. As we got in, everyone was there to surprise him!
Unfortunately, it snowed that afternoon and Parley's Canyon was eventually shut down. Ethan was able to get through, but Melanie/Brandon and the rest of the family had to turn around due to the snow/bad road conditions. We were grateful for those that were able to make it though. We had a good time, and Steve amazingly was completely surprised!
Cupcakes and the big cake for Steve's 40th birthday!
I made the cupcakes and Pauline made the big cake.
Happy 40th Birthday to Steve! Steve smoked his yummy ribs.
Zach, Steve, Rob and Joann.
Everyone getting their dinner.
After dinner we played a Kahoot game of "How well do you know Steve?" It was fun!
We then watched a picture slideshow I put together of Steve's life.
Cake time!
Cute Hudson w/ balloons and both Grandmas, McGrath (Joann) and Hegerhorst (Cathleen).
A quick picture, then opening gifts.
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