Scott Turns 40

Scott turned 40 on November 22nd. I had grand plans for this 40th. I was going to take him to BSU football game, I was going to decorate the yard as a graveyard, I was going to have the family dress in black, and plan a surprise party....but I failed at every single one of those things. I did nothing. School has been especially demanding, taking up all my free time. I have a new calling in church that has been on my mind and taking up time. And the kids and their various activities have been as busy as ever. And my poor husband didn't get one special celebration for his big birthday. 

However, we did spend the day celebrating him. We started the day with gifts and then hung out for the day, not letting him do any chores. Then, we all went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse. I don't even remember when the last time we all went out to dinner was. It was so much fun. Ane surely more of a gift for me than for Scott. We ended the day with pumpkin pie, or in his case, whip cream with a little pumpkin pie. 

I am so grateful for my husband. My mom texted me the other day and simply said, "You picked a good one." I could not agree more. Scott would do anything for his family and works so hard to provide for us. Being patient is not in his nature, but I watch him put forth the effort daily and I am so impressed and grateful that he tries. He teaches our kids about what it means to be a man, how to work hard, and how to serve others. Scott is kind to me. All the time. He looks out for me and makes sure my temporal needs are met. He takes us to church, testifies of the Savior, and lives his life so we can live together as a family. There is no greater gift than a kind, good man.  

 

Hockey Night

Last week our insurance agent asked if we had any plans for the evening and offered us hockey tickets. We accepted and took the boys to our first-ever Idaho Spud Kings Hockey game. It was a different experience and we had no idea about the game, but enjoyed watching them play and doing something new together. 

 

Hunt #2

Scott took Beckett hunting and let the two little boys tag along. They had a blast! They didn't get anything, but Beckett tried killing a grouse with a stick, they saw bear tracks and enjoyed the unusually warm weather. I was so proud of Scott for taking three boys. Something that felt impossible years ago. I appreciated Beckett and his patience for his little brothers so they could enjoy the time together. 

 

Hair Cut

We tamed the mane a little bit. And I love it!! 

 

Sleeping Beauties

One sleeping beauty is cuter than the others. Hint: Its Ky. 

 

Tayden Elk Hunt

 Tayden had a successful elk hunt this year. He loves spending time with his Dad and Grandpa in the mountains, it always feels like a success, elk or not. I'm grateful they get to do this together. Also, the dogs are grateful. They were in heaven with the bones. 

Halloween

This year Halloween was bittersweet. Tayden stayed home not feeling well, Beckett and Cache went with friends, and Ky stayed with us. He was our only trick-or-treater left who needed us to walk with him.  We went before the sun went down and stayed out until the dark. The three of us had so much fun and Scott and I really enjoyed our time with our last. As much as I don't love Halloween, I'm sad to see this era coming to an end. Next year, Kyle will be old enough to go with friends, though he told us he wants to stay with us forever. And, I might just take him up on that.