Crazy Like a Fox: November 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

6 More Days!

Holy crap! Where does the time go? I’m almost out of it and still feel like there are a million things to get done! Work has been crazy and getting things ready for the wedding takes a lot of my time, so the blogging has been slacking.

So, 2 more days until Thanksgiving and until we leave for Jamaica! I am so excited!! We are going to have such a great time, and can’t wait to get married! Wish everyone could come with us, but we’ll think of you while we’re relaxing on the beach with an umbrella drink :-)

Brittany's First Gymnastics Meet

Okay, so Brittany’s first competition was actually several weeks ago, and I’ve been bad about blogging lately. But, Brittany did very well for her first meet ever. She struggled a bit on beam, which was her first event, but after that she did very well. She got a second place on floor and second place on bars and had a very nice vault. She also placed well enough to get a medal for her average score.

We’re still trying to figure out how all the scores work, but essentially they gave 12 medals to the girls who averaged in the 9’s on all their routines, then 12 medals for those who averaged in the 8’s, then 12 for the girls who averaged in the 7’s on all their routines.

Brittany was in the ‘7’ group. She was doing level 4 routines, and now that the fall season is over, she’s working on getting her level 5 skills ready so she can compete at the next level in the spring. So she’s working on cartwheels on the beam now, although she likes practicing her back-walkovers on the beam better. She’s also got her kip on bars. We’re very proud of her!

Brittany after getting her medal

Brittany with her ribbons and medal

Good job sweetie!

Monday, November 3, 2008

4 More Weeks!

4 weeks from today and we’ll be getting married!! Woohoo!! And I swear, every time I think I have a handle on things, something else comes up; but it will all be fine, there are a few things we really ought to get around to – like invitations and such (we haven’t even started on those yet), BUT we did finally choose a couple of pictures to be used on the invitations which I think was a great accomplishment for us :-) (especially considering the 350 pictures we had to choose from!!)

http://petermcdearmon.smugmug.com/gallery/6246650_Sbz6Q#394461468_qqHxv

Oh well, one thing at a time……although I’m quickly running out of time.

But on the bright side, my necklace is on its way again after being replaced - hopefully this one won't break as easily

And the jewely store says one more week for Bryan's ring (at least I still have time, but not very much anymore)

Brittany's Baptism

On November 1, Brittany was able to be baptized into the Church – a big thanks to everyone that came out and supported us, it was fairly short notice but it all came together nicely. Uncle Brent was able to baptize her and Grandpa Fred confirmed her.

All of us (from l-r): Whitney, Bryan, Daniele, Tyson, Shalice, Lyndsey, Me, my Bryan, Brittany, Bryan's mom Jan and Dad Rick, Hannah, Brent, Brady, Mom, Fred, Grandma Luella, Judy, little Lacy and Tracy - THANKS AGAIN everyone for coming - you guys are the best!!

Brent and Brittany

Bryan, Me and Brittany

Halloween

Well, Halloween has come and gone up here and all went well. The weather was fabulous for the most part – a few sprinkles here and there, but quite warm. Brittany was a vampire this year, and I was Morticia Adams (not very exciting, but hey, I only had to buy a wig). Bryan was a graduate.

We had a family party with his family – carving pumpkins and all and as you can see by the picture, most everyone was dressed up.

Then we had trunk or treat Thursday night at the ward house, then we had Halloween night and trick-or-treating, and then on Saturday, we had our family Halloween party and carved pumpkins – I think I’m finally Halloweened out for this year! Whew!