It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The most wonderful time of the year
is also the busiest time of the year.
Hence, the severe lack of posts this month!
But, we couldn't let this day go by without saying...
Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a good night!

A Conversation With Audrey

Audrey: "Mom, did you know there is only one boy that I like in my class at school?"
Me: "No, I didn't. What is his name?"
Audrey: "Tyson."
Me: "Why do you like Tyson, and not the other boys."
Audrey: "Because he has his manners on. All the time."
Me: (stifling a laugh) "That is a good reason to like Tyson."
Audrey: "Yeah, I wish the other boys had their manners on all the time, but they can be pretty naughty."

What a riot! I loved every second of this conversation. And then, when Adam arrived home from work, we had the same conversation with him. At school, her teacher is really focusing on having your "manners on" when you are in class. I really love the things she is learning, and the teacher she has this year. Now, let's hope she always looks for "good manners" in the boys she will one day date!

A Run and A Hike

The first weekend in November we headed to St. George. Steph (my sis-in-law) and I had signed up to run in the Butch Cassidy 10K back in August. Given all the traveling we had done in October, it was a good thing this run was already signed up and paid for, or I would have probably bailed. But, I'm sure glad we didn't! The race was a blast...it starts in Springdale, not far from the entrance to Zions National Park, and ends in Grafton. Grafton is a small "ghost town" where they've filmed a couple of movies. The scenery was beautiful, and the weather was perfect. Other than Steph swelling up like Quasimodo after the race, due to an allergy in the air...we had a fabulous time!

After the race, the boys met us with the kids and we went into the park (thanks to Grandpa Rock and his park pass!) and took the kids on a hike. We ventured up to Weeping Rock, because it's short and sweet, and the kids loved it. They couldn't figure out why water was coming out of the side of a rock. After the hike we had lunch on the river and walked to where The Narrows begin. Also a fun little jaunt.

Later that night it was dinner with the Simonson's, the Crump's grew up with these guys, and we had a blast sharing stories (well, I just listened and thoroughly enjoyed it) from the "good old days". It was great! Thanks for spending the evening with us guys! And, thanks to Rocky and Steph for another great idea for an adventure. Let's do it again next year!