November

It has been such a busy couple months that I am just trying to slow down and enjoy this Holiday season. November was a beautiful month here in Georgia. The leaves have been falling and the weather cooled down perfectly.
Stephen had residency interviews in Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, DC and New Jersey.
For Stephen's birthday dinner after Everett was in bed I made him balsamic glazed lamb chops over mashed potatoes with a spinach salad and bruschetta. For dessert I made him a German chocolate cake with homemade frosting.
We decorated for Christmas about a week or two before Thanksgiving. It is to magical of a Holiday to only celebrate for a month.
Last minute trip to Utah for Thanksgiving.
Day light savings was the worst! It took a trip to Utah and the time change there to finally get Everett back on his normal sleeping in schedule.
Stephen and I voted but I think it was in October. Anyways Trump won the election and I'll keep this short but I have high hopes and am curious to see what he is going to do for our country.
The super moon was incredible. Stephen and I took Everett outside to show him it. I posted one picture I took and one a friend of mine took who actually has an amazing camera.
I have wasted 28 years of my life not eating macaroons. I finally tried one and they are amazing.
Everett and I joined Stephen for the last nine holes of golf. Everett loves being taught new things and loves golfing with his dad.
Stephen and Everett had a guys morning and went to Walmart and bought beanies and gloves. Then headed to the construction site and played in the leaves at the Temple.
Stephen fed the Elders while Everett and I were still in Utah.
It was a long month with Stephen traveling tons. I am finally getting the hang of watching Everett alone for days at a time but don't enjoy it. We miss dad too much. Our last minute trip to Utah was amazing but it along with our other crazy busy lives have made us exhausted and ready for some relaxation...After Christmas of course.

Thanksgiving

We had an amazing Thanksgiving this year. Super last minute like the Sunday before Thanksgiving we decided to buy flights home to Utah. Stephen was able to get pretty much the whole week off work and with the help of family we flew into Salt Lake on Tuesday and surprised Stephen's family. They were so surprised and happy to see us. We spent the next week and a half traveling between Kaysville and Logan soaking up all the family time we could.
Everett had a great time visiting family in Utah. He had a blast playing with cousin Kaylee. Oh my gosh they had so much fun playing together. This was the first time Everett was old enough to really interact with her. Everett also got to drive grandpa Peirce's truck. He rode on his lap around the block and I'm sure absolutely loved every second. Everett also picked grandma Peirce's only ripe lemon on her tree. Oops. Everett had tons of fun playing with his aunts and uncle Jesse. Grandpa Carman started teaching him colors and they had a great time in nursery together.
We spent Thanksgiving day in Logan. My entire family was able to come except for Johnny and his wife and kids who live in Norway. It was such an unexpected and fun trip. I couldn't ask for a better family and family in law. We truly are blessed!