November 25th-December 1st, 2008-Thanks Giving/More Geocashing/ Family pictures

Monday, December 1st, 2008- I can not believe November is already over. This year has flown by. Today Bryan had to go back to work. David and I spent the day getting caught up on laundry and neglected house work.

Sunday, November 30th, 2008- We had a good morning at church. David was a little better in church this week than he was last week. Bryan went to choir after church and David and I went home and took a nap. We had a relaxing Sunday evening.

Saturday November 29th, 2008- Von met us in Caldwell around 7:30am and we all went geocashing until around 1:00pm. We all meaning Bryan, Von, David and I. Sheri stayed home to spent some more time with the Thurber's. We had a great time and David love being out with Daddy and Grandpa Von looking for geocashes.

Friday November 28th, 2008- Bryan, David and I did venture out to some stores today. Yes even on Black Friday. We went to Old Navy and got three shirts for each of us for family pictures. ( Later retured all but two of the shirts we bought. I always have buyers remorse. We also went to a few different shoe stores looking for shoes for Bryan. Then we headed into Von and Sheri's. Von is taking our family pictures today. He is also taking Shawn and Lauri's family pictures. We all venture to the train depot for the picture taking. David fell asleep on the way. Von took the Thurbers pictures fist while we let David sleep for a little while. When we got David up for pictures he only last about two picture and then was done. We got a few good shots but must of them are funny. I have attached some of them for your entertainment and for good laughs in the future. After pictures we returned to Von and Sheri's watched the BSU game which BSU won and had a great dinner of home made pizza that Sheri spoiled us with.

Felicity was so sweet with David. She even let David play with her game. David loves his cousins!!

Thursday November 27th, 2008- Today is Thanks Giving. I got up at 4:00am took the turkey out of the cooler and put it in the oven to cook. We had the meal at our house. Bryan and David went out for a morning run around our neighborhood. They went about 2 1/2 miles. They both enjoyed getting out. I stayed home and spent time getting dough ready for rolls. My brother Scott, his wife Amanda and there 7 children ( Kyle, Micah, Danielle, Isaac, Eliza, Thomas, and Gideon) came over for the Thanks Giving meal. We ate around 1:30pm. We had turkey, Stuffing, Mash potatoes, gravy, Sweet potatoes casserole with marshmallows on top, Home made rolls, green salad, pumpkin pie, apple pie & apple Carmel cheese cake pie. After the meal, Bryan, Scott, Kyle, and Micah help clean up the mess. It was great. Then Bryan & Scott took all the kid (Except David and Gideon who we put down for naps) geocashing. Amanda had a surgery a week ago that she is pretty much down for 6 weeks so she and I were able to sit and relax while the guy had the kids. We had a great Thanks Giving and love the company. (Thanks for all the Thanks Giving meal tips Emily). Thanks Stevens crew for coming and spending the after noon with us. We loved your company. By the way Amanda said that the turkey was the best one she has ever had. I guess the briening does make a difference. I will defiantly Brien the turkey again next year if Thanks Giving dinner is at my house again.

Bryan and David getting ready for there run around the neighborhood Thanks Giving morning.

Wednesday November 26th, 2008- I put the Turkey in a cooler with some water, salt, sugar and some other seasonings to brine over night. My Friend Emily told me about briening and so I decided to try it. It is suppose to make the turkey a lot more moist and add a little flavoring. I will tell you how it turners out tomorrow. Bryan took the day off work. It was really nice having him home. We went into Boise. Sheri was nice and watched David for a little while while Bryan and I went and got the car washed and cleaned out. Lauri, Shawn and the girls showed up at Von and Sheri's not long after we got back. She was nice enough to feed all of us a great meal. We ate home made rolls and white bean chili. It was great. It was also nice spending the time with the Thurbers. David does not get to see the Thurber cousins very often but loved all the attention from the girls. When we got home Bryan was sweet and helped me peel potatoes and Yams for tomorrows Thanks Giving dinner. I love it when my husband is so helpful!!!

Tuesday November 25th, 2008- We had some of Bryan's friends from high school over this evening for a dessert get together. The families that came are: The Mattravers (Jared, Jenny, Massey & Owen),The Hessings (Jason, Brook Ann, Josh, Caleb, Ella), The Hall's (Bryan and His wife.) Bryan Hall just got back from serving in Bagdad( I think that is were he was) for 6 months.

Our little David had become a major climber. He thinks that everything needs climbed on. His newest trick is to climb up on the end table and make copy's with our print.

November 19-24th

Monday November 24th, 2008- Today David and I got some chores done. We got all the bathrooms cleaned and the laundry done. We do have about 4 loads of laundry still to fold though. I got the kitchen floor swept also. We went to Albetrson's and used some coupons and got some great deals. I ended up getting my turkey and a gallon of milk free along with 5 cents per gallon off my tank of gas. I spent $46 and saved over $50. I felt really great about the deals I got. I Also got 3 packages of jolly popcorn that they paid me $1.50 to buy after I get the $5 rebate in the mail. When Bryan got home from work we headed to the gym. We did the elliptically for 1/2 hour and then ran on the treadmill for 20min with a 5 min warm down. I went 2.4 miles in the 25mins. It felt good to run. I was also impressed Bryan ran the whole time on the treadmill also. He has been one dedicated guy at getting to the gym and it shows in the weight he has lost. Since last January he has lost over 40lbs. Way to go Bry. Keep up the good work.

Sunday November 23rd, 2008- Today David was a wild man at church. I had 4-5 people see me in the hall and make comments about how David had a rough time in Sacrament meeting. You know when people make coment that obviously David must have been pretty bad. After church David and I took a nap and Bryan went to choir practise. Our new home teachers came for a visit also. Brother Cowling and his 2nd oldest son are our new home teachers. We had been in the ward for a year and this is the first time we have had a visit from home teachers. It was great! We also drove into Eagle and had a great dinner at my parents. Scott and Amanda's family came and Janette and her two girls Kadie and Marry were there also. It was nice to be with the family on the Sabbath. I really enjoyed the visit.

Saturday November 22nd, 2008- Bryan's parents met us as our house around 7:30am. We all went Geo cashing around the Caldwell are. Bryan drove the Tahoe and we enjoyed some of the short hikes we had to do to find the geo-cashes. David love being outside even if it was a little cold. We found 10 geo-cashes and got back around 12:00pm. We stopped by Wendy's for lunch. Bryan's Friend Jared and his two children, Massey and Owen joined us to watch the BSU game around 1:30pm. Jared's wife Jenny was not able to make it. We enjoyed having Jared , Massey and Owen over. We had chips, chicken wings, and meet balls for a snack during the game. BSU won the game against Nevada UNR. Way to go BSU.

David, Massey and Owen. Poor Massey had just fallen off the bed and was still a little upset.

Friday November 21st, 2008- Today I got to watch Addiley Sherman. David and Addiley love to play together. Emily had to take her son to the Dr.s. Emily, Jaden, Addiley, Bryan, David and I all enjoyed having lunch together. I made tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Thursday, November 20th, 2008- My sister in Law Amanda had a surgery done this week and is in the hospital. I was privileged to be able to go and watch her 7 children for the day. I helped Daniele and Issac catch the bus and took Kyle and Micah to school. Then Eliza, Thomas, David and Gideon and I enjoyed the day together. We made taco soup for dinner and enjoyed playing and spending time together. I even did Eliza's hair in two french braids.


Eliza's hair in french braids.

David , Eliza, and Gideon. Thomas is asleep.

Eliza, Thomas, and David.

Wednesday November 19th, 2008- Today David had fun making mess after mess. Out of the corner of my eye I say he was trying to open something. As I went towards him he ran off. When I caught him had had found a succor in Daddy's church bag and had bitten half the rapper off. I figured since it was already succeed on I mine as well let him finish eating it. I put him in his high chair and let him enjoy.

here is the sheepish green he gave me when he knew he had been caught,

Here are some of the fun messes David made today. (He also threw a full glass of water off the table. I did not get a picture of that.)

November 5th-18th, 2008- building Shelves, Birthdays, climbing & canning

I know I have been slacking on the last two weeks of journals and blogging. Here I go to try and catch up.

Tuesday November 18th, 2008- David took two great naps today. When Bryan got home from work we went to the gym, did some cardio and lifted arms. I went straight from the gym to a YW presidency meeting. Bryan put David to bed before I got home. I hate missing the bed time scriptures and pray with the family. Oh well. Our presidency meeting went well and we got a lot accomplished. We had Young Women in Excellence tomorrow that we finished getting hand out done for. I think it is going to be great.

Monday November 17th, 2008- David and I were able to go into Boise/ Eagle today. We spent some time at my parents and David enjoyed playing with the cousins and loved snuggling with Grandma. My mom is watching Scott and Amanda's 7 children. Scott and Amanda flew to Virgina for a MARATHON. Scott ran a 1/2 marathon and my sister in laws Amanda and Angela ran the whole marathon on Saturday. They are amazing. Any way David and I spent some time at my parents and enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa. We also spent some time at Amanda's getting few things done. We went to Mc-Donalds for lunch and David had fun climbing in the play area. Poor Scott and Amanda were suppose to be home Sunday evening but the airlines made a mistake and they are still not home.

Saturday November 15th, 2008- It was a busy day!

Here are the shelves we finished today. I am excited to get things organized in the garage and up on the new shelves. We will probably do that next Saturday.

Here are the shelf that we completed a few weeks ago.

David also has discovered that he loves to climb on everything. He has figured out how to move the kitchen chairs to climb up on the table and play around. It scares me. I know one day he is just going to fall right off the table. Does any one have any ideas how to stop a 1 year old from climbing on dangerous things??

Our little David loved the Chocolate Oreo birthday cake that Emily made for her husbands birthday.

We had a potluck birthday party for David Sherman at our house. The Sherman Family, and the Jensen Family came. We watched the BSU game, sang Happy 37th birthday to David, ate great food and enjoyed talking. The kids also played pretty well up-stairs and out side during the game. BSU won against U of I by quite a bit. Go Broncos!!!

Saturday Bryan and I also made some more shelves in the garage. We actually got all the materials Friday night and got one little shelf done after David was in bed for the night. We spent most of the day Saturday and are very proud of the end results.

David loved being in the garage to help make the shelves when ever he could. We did most of the cutting building while David was taking his morning nap. (can I say I am so glad David is taking a morning nap again)

Saturday morning it was funny. Bryan put David in some of his(Bryan's) long sox. David looked hilarious! Here are a few pictures of it.

Thursday November 13th, 2008- I was able to watch Gracee Simar for my friend Jamie. Gracee and David had fun playing out side. They ran up and down the trailer and had so much fun. Both of them loved being outside.

Wednesday November 12th, 2008- I heard a thump, thump thump coming from my pantry. When I opened the door this is what I found. 21 jars of apple sauce had fallen off the shelf. Luckily only 3 jars broke. To bad the carpet was a pain to clean the apple sauce out of.

Monday November 10th, 2008- Emily Sherman came to my house and canned. We did apple pie filling. We ended up with 14 quarts and 8 pints of apple pie filling.

Our children were really good while we did the apple pie filling.

Addaley, Rylund, and David.

Sunday November 9th, 2008- Today is my niece Lora's 2nd birthday. Happy Birthday Lora.

Saturday November 8th, 2008- Wal-Mart had a great big one day sale with a limited # of sale items. Bryan made the official decision. We got Christmas early this year. If it was up to just me we would have returned both purchase. I definitely had buyers remorse. Bryan got a new 46" TV for half the price it regularly costs. I got a laptop (that Bryan insists that I need for blogging) for 1/2 the price it normally is. We still spent way more than we had planned on even for Christmas. I guess there is no harm in enjoying them now that they are opened and being used.

Friday November 7th, 2008- Sheri had the day off of school today. She was sweet enough to watch David while I went to my 1st Dr. appointment. As you already know because of my post, I am expecting #2. We are so excited. David and Sheri spent some time outside picking the last of the raspberries and weeding a little. David loves to be outside!

Wednesday November 5th, 2008- David being cute putting a bucket on and off of his head. He thought he was hilarious!