Our 12 year old!!

This was David's birthday breakfast! Happy birthday 12 year old! Hard to believe he is really that old! Time flies!

He really wanted to go and eat lunch at his old school, so I pick him up for lunch and took him there to eat with one of his all time favorite teachers Mr. O and some good friends. David and I surprised him that night and took him to dinner at the Roof. It was so fun! We had window seats that looked out over temple square. It was definitely a night to remember. Something a little special to celebrated a special day and a special boy on his Magical Birthday. 12 on 12/12. We love ya Bro!

I loved how this tree is decorated! The ornaments are like a ribbon going up the tree.

David is all ready to be a scout. He got a new backpack and coat and lots of other little camping gear items.

One of my favorite things to do is make my kids birthday cakes. I created this one with Grammy's help, and it turned out pretty good. I got the cake all baked and David reminded me he really wanted a apple pie. I felt really bad that I had forgot his birthday request, but once he saw the finished product he wasn't too sad anymore.

The week before David's birthday he had a guitar recital. He loves playing the guitar! He is really progressing along. I love how his teacher does the Christmas recital. She just has all the students play together and then has the families sing along. It works out pretty good and kinda fun!

His teacher invited him to be in a musical bluegrass group called Squeekin' Strings. He thinks it is pretty fun and I think it is a good chance to learn to play with other instruments.

We enjoy just listening to David play the guitar. David and his teacher! Good Job Bro!

Funny Comments

David found it much more comfortable to wear shorts with the larger brace he has for his leg. Since he doesn't typically wear shorts he didn't really have any he could wear and go to work. We picked him up some from a couple different stores. There really wasn't much to choose from hence the season we are in. Anyway we found a couple good pair. So one day last week he choose to wear this outfit, which I thought was fine, but apparently I am not the best at fashion. He got some pretty funny comments. Here are a few.
One guy said "I used to have a pair of pants like that until my dad got a job."
David went to a meeting and at the end of the meeting he stands up to leave. The lady sitting next to him says, "Oh my goodness!" (since he isn't even supposed to be wearing shorts) Then she notices the his injured kneed and asks in a more concerned tone, "What happened?" After a brief explanation she comments, "I was just so surprised you are all business on top and party on bottom."
Then his boss informed him that the ladies on the pick line were saying he could be in the next company calendar. I thought it was all pretty funny!!
David is doing amazingly well. The physical therapist think he is doing awesome for being not even three weeks out of surgery. He is going to be back to normal in no time. She did say not to over do it still, and she can tell with his personality that he might, so she warned him to be careful. Oh I wanted to share with you that the polar care ice pack thing I was telling you about, yeah it only cost us a whopping $275.00. We got the hospital bill today, and it was unreal. We are just thankful we have insurance.

Abi's Room

Over the weekend we were able to get some vinyl up in Abi's room. It turned out pretty cute! She is very pleased!!!!

Over the door shot.

At the head of her bed.

In the corner. Yeah finally something new. The kids rooms got a good cleaning too, which was much needed. Nice to have something clean in the house. :)

Thanksgiving Day

Due to all our ailments we had a quiet Thanksgiving at home just the six of us. We finally got dinner on the table around 5:00 pm. We had lots of good eats and had a nice time together. Despite a couple minor aches and pains we definitely have plenty to be Thankful for!!!!!!!!!!!! David has been referring to Elder Bednars conference talk lots and we have been working on having more thankful and gratitude prayers. The kids have really caught on and it is amazing how much we really do have. We are truly blessed!! I think we need a Thanksgiving once a month. :)
Oh yeah and all the pies. I went to Costco the night before and missed getting a pumpkin pie by 5 minutes. I was so sad, but I made some since that is all the kids favorite! They wished they all had their own, but they were good to share. Spence did find out he like chocolate cream pie over the weekend.
Here is the apple pie. I used the apples from one of our apple trees. It was very tasty! David loves pies and he would have loved if I had made at least 2 more a cherry and a blueberry. I thought six was enough since there was only six of us. :) I will try to get those other two flavors in soon.
Here is Spence our little Indian. He had a thanksgiving feast at school and thought it was great!!!! He was so proud of his attire. Too Cute SPENCE!!!!!!