Giving Thanks

I was having a hard time deciding when I should travel to Idaho over Thanksgiving weekend, until Ashlee told me that her girls were dancing in the Festival of Trees on Friday afternoon. And then I knew that I needed to be in Boise by 2:30 in the afternoon on Friday. Decision made. I danced at the Boise Festival of Trees a time or two myself back in the day, so I had a really good time watching the girls perform with their Irish dance group. Note: I really want to do Irish dancing. Like really bad.

 

Another highlight of the Idaho trip was getting these two ready to go swimming in the hotel pool. Neither wanted to wear the swimsuit that actually fit them so we switched it up and Lauren wore a suit that was too small and Carly wore a suit that was too big. They were pleased as punch. You can't argue with those smiles. Or I can't anyway.

You can always tell when Uncle Aaron is in town because Bryce is sporting a mohawk. I really don't know who put Aaron in charge of hair.

Tyler's baptism day was Saturday!!! Can't believe he's so big. He loved his new white towel with his name on it.

 Happy day all around.

Is it cute to be a Daddy's Girl at 35?

I put up the department Christmas tree on a slow afternoon. What would I do if my Dad didn't work in the building to assemble the tree stand? No really. What. Would. I. Do???

Gratitude

Grace
Reflection
Appreciate
Tranquil
Insight
Thankful
Uplifting
Depth
Enduring

Favorite Aunt Traci's Favorites

The highlight of Halloween for me this year was when these five had returned from trick-or-treating. One member (who shall remain nameless, Mr. Bryce) stripped off his costume in about 2 seconds flat and sat in the living room in his unders shoveling candy into his mouth until he was discovered. Just about anything goes at Grandpa's house. You want to eat candy in your underwear in the living room? Go for it!

A Happy Day

Saturday, November 1st was a special day for our family. We were all able to be in the temple together.

One brother wore a suit jacket for the occassion. But the other brother actually gave me a side-hug. So I'm giving them both points.

 The Girls. All appropriately dressed. (As usual.)

And finally - here's a shot of a group of people who should never pose for a picture together.

#professional

I love when I hear myself say absolutely ridiculous things.

Example: "I'm not sure I want to work for an organization that doesn't own any ice cream scoops."

Fall Fun in Idaho

Rice Krispy Pumpkins? Check.

Cheesey Smiles? Check.

Moments of "Killing Me With Cuteness?" Check.

Church? Check.

Looks like we hit all the required elements for a fantastic weekend trip to Mountain Home. Yay!