I'm not sure if I mentioned this yet, but Steve got a new calling as the Branch Clerk. He was the assistant finance clerk before. Now he's over the finance clerks, and gets to go to early morning meetings every Sunday w/ the Branch Presidency. He has his first meeting this morning at 6:30 and 7:30am. Luckily we won't have too many more since we'll switch to the 11am church next year, so his meeting won't be as early. Steve had to stay after and help get things ready for tithing settlement also, but unfortunately the computer was having major issues. The second counselor from the Stake Presidency came over to help, since he's a computer person. They hope it'll fix the issues.
Saturday, November 1st Steve went out duck hunting w/ Zach Hannay, Dave Thomas and Carl Bertoch at Farmington Bay. Ironically they only got one duck, but they did get 3 pheasants. There was a DWR ranger out there who had just planted some pheasants that morning. They didn't know they were going to have pheasants out there, so it was a nice surprise. It's a lot cheaper than going to a pheasant club or something too. Here are some pics from their adventure.
The pheasants
The one duck they got
That night our neighbors the Thomas' had a Halloween Party. Nyles dressed up as his tractor again and we were just ourselves. Nyles took a minute to warm up then he was the "life of the party." Our neighbors Mauri and Nate Steven's dressed up as babies w/ bottles and binkys. Nyles saw it and just had to get his binky too. We had just dressed him in his PJs since it was getting late. He snuggled w/ Mauri for a few minutes, then we had to go get him to bed.
He loves the binky ;)
From my work Halloween Party
That night was Daylight Savings, so it worked out we put Nyles to bed 1 hour later. He woke up at 7am like normal even w/ the extra hour. It's definitely gotten better over time. I remember the first year was a shock to us. Kids just don't understand they're supposed to sleep in another hour. ;)
On Monday, November 3rd I took the day off so Steve could go deer hunting. They were originally going to go in the morning, but my dad said the hunting was better towards dusk, so they headed out after 10am. Steve and his dad drove up to Snowville then went West to this guy's farm was and met my dad. Steve said they got there stuff together and went out to a field and w/in a few minutes they came across a group of deer and Steve got one. Steve said he wasn't complaining, but it was a little too easy. They then took care of the deer and drove home. My dad took some of the meat up to Anna and her family, then took the rest to have and make some jerky. Steve just wanted some jerky from it :)
Steve w/ his deer.
Steve said it looks smaller in the picture than it is.
That morning we also registered for Steve's Spring classes. He's getting really close to being able to apply for PA school. He has just a few more classes.
Tuesday night I had a Primary Meeting at our house. We are in charge of the Christmas Program for our Branch Christmas Party. We are working on assigning a few parts. We are going to have the Primary kids dress up and have an adult say the part for them. We'll have the congregation sing a few hymns too. It's coming together.
Steve also took Nyles to go duck hunting w/ him this week. They went up w/ Zach and his dog. They got a duck and a pheasant. Surprisingly Nyles wasn't scared or anything. Steve said he kept saying "Rooster, rooster." He also wanted to pet them after they shot them. Overall he thought it was really fun. He especially liked being w/ the dog. I think Steve was a little tickled he enjoyed it so much ;)
Nyles ready to go and loving being by the dog.
Nyles holding up the pheasant.
Now petting the duck and pheasant.
I just finished my Estate Planning class for my CFP this week. We were supposed to have our last few classes in December, but now they moved it up to the week before Thanksgiving. They also moved up our final deadline, which is just before Christmas. I'm not too happy about that, but I guess the good news is that I'll have it all done before Christmas, so then I can enjoy the rest of the holidays.
This Saturday, November 8th we went up to the SLC Temple and did some family sealings. Steve and I had some names ready that Rose had found and also some from Uncle Stephen Naylor. We got some done, but unfortunately our sealer had to leave to go do a live sealing. We waited in the Celestial Room for 25 minutes, but they still didn't have another sealer, so by this time we needed to leave to relieve our baby sisters. We'll have to get together one more time to finish the rest.
Then last night we got together w/ Steve's family for pictures. Here are some of my pics.
Nyles ready for the fun to begin!
Family pic
The kids watching "Lego Movie" waiting to start the pics.
Conor and Nyles
Alexa, Olivia, Lynsie and Nyles playing after their turn is over
We've been reading the Book of Mormon reader w/ Nyles at night. He really likes it. Just before bed we read the "scriptures" together, then say our prayers. He's doing really well in Nursery as well. Next year he'll be the oldest kid ironically. We've also been reading/listening to the past General Conference messages. They are all really good. If you haven't had a chance to read/watch them I'd highly encourage it :)
Well we hope everyone has a great week!
