BSU vs. Fresno State

On Friday, November 28, BSU had their final regular season game against Fresno State at home on the blue turf. The game started out a little scary as Fresno scored first, but we soon overtook them and whooped Fresno 61-10. The game was a total blast and a great way to end the season. We were cold at first but miraculously didn't feel much cold once we started jumping up and down with each score. At the end of the game BSU let fans rush the field, which they've never done before so we were so excited. The first picture is of the initial rush and the second is of Brent and I on the big blue turf. It is "foggy" because they let off fireworks to signify the undefeated season and BSU winning the WAC title. GO BRONCOS!!!

Thanksgiving!!!

We had a most wonderful Thanksgiving last Thursday complete with a giant turkey, all the trimmings and a room full of 20 people. The best part was that everyone brought something so the food preparation wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been for our gracious hosts. We can't wait to do it again next year, maybe just a smaller group...

Mike and Cindy, the fabulous hosts

The entire gang pigging out

Emerson and his daddy eating dessert

Emerson and his auntie Charlotte engulfed in "Kung Fu Panda", the after dinner movie

AAARRR!!!

Here are some pictures of the littlest pirate (he wouldn't wear the hat, scarf, or boots) trick-or-treating at mommy and daddy's work. Starting at 3:00 on Halloween, people can invite their kids to go from cubicle to cubicle to trick-or-treat. It's fun and safe and you don't have to go freeze yourself outside. At first Emerson looked at me wondering why he has to wear this stupid outfit and go around to different desks. Once he go the hange of it, after around 5 or 6 times, he was running up to all the bowls of candy searching for his favorite one. All in all, I think he had a most fabulous time. His Elmo bucket was quite full when we were done and even though it completely weighed him down, Emerson wouldn't let it go. Next, we went to Mom and Dad Butterfield's house to trick or treat at some of their neighbors who wanted to see the littlest pirate all dressed up. Then we went to a few special friend's houses to trick-or-treat. I guess we are very selective trick-or-treaters. Next, we went to Kathy's house to help celebrate Penny's birthday. We had three wonderful kinds of soup and they were all so delicious! Then we went to Betty Jo and Vic's house for their annual Halloween party. We didn't stay long, but Emerson did eat real food instead of candy so I was happy with that. After our long day, we went home and crashed as soon as we hit the pillow. It was quite the evening, but oh so much fun. Emerson even did the pirate "AAARRR" so well! Next year he'll really have the hang of it!

Fun in the leaves

I think Emerson is having a fabulous time at Granny and Oupa's house today and yes, those are cars in his hands. He doesn't do anything without them, not even jump into leaves. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

I was wrong...

Ok, so the SISL (Southern Idaho Soccer League) messed up on their standings last week and in actuality we were one point ahead of second going into the last game, not four. Well, we tied our last game and the second place team won giving us one more point and them three so we lost first place in the division by one measly point. Can you believe that?! One point! Oh well. This is still the best our team has ever done and I am still thoroughly stoked about it. Yeah Ladies in Red!

In other soccer news, the Ladies in Red have an indoor team. We've had two games and lost 3-9 (ouch) and 3-4. Our second game was last night and it was a hard fought one. We will soon get our rhythm and start winning... hopefully.

We also have a coed indoor team at work and have had one game so far. It was also hard fought and ended in CH2M Hill winning 8-7. Since it is coed, the girls get two points and guys can only score two goals for one point each. Brent scored his maximum two goals.

MK Nature Center

Emerson went to the MK Nature Center with Granny and Oupa today. I'm sure he had a good time looking at all the fish. The Nature Center has an event every Halloween called Creatures of the Night and we're hoping to take him there tomorrow night and show him all the cool creapy crawly bugs.

We Won!

With one game left to go, the Ladies in Red have clenched the division title! Yeah! I am so excited because this has never happened before. If the team directly below us wins their last game and we lose, they will get three more points, we will get none, but we'll still be ahead of them by a single point. Wow! I'm just so happy!

"Skipping Rocks"

Granny and Emerson

Ready, set, throw!

Emerson spends Fridays with Granny and Oupa. We live in such a great place for lots of walks and adventure so Emerson gets to go see many new and different things. Today he tried his hand at "skipping" rocks. I don't think as much skipping was involved as tossing was. It is also a BSU game day, hence the blue and orange pants Emerson is sporting. Go big blue!

Soccer

Elizabeth's soccer team is in first place and if they win their next two games they will win the division, which hasn't happened in so very long. Check out the Ladies in Red standings in the Womens D2 division! Brent isn't playing soccer this season for the first time since he was probably five or six, but Rob is. His team is called Pita Pit in the Mens D1 division. They are in the middle of the pack with three games left. Go Elizabeth! Go Rob!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Jerry!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Jerry! We love you!

Grandpa Jerry, Charlotte, Dad