Christmas card blitz!

Nic and I got together with Grandma this morning to make her Christmas cards. I prepped the supplies a bit this weekend and that helped us make almost 80 cards in under 2 hours.  It was a nice morning chatting, crafting and basically hanging out. She should be ready! And it's nice to use up some of my massive amounts of craft supply. 

Nic is so cute. He gave Grandma hugs, multiple kisses and was very polite. Sometimes he can turn that charm on. I really should try to document and live in the moment of his sweet comments more often.

A few Nic gems from today:

"I am three and last year I was two. Next year I am six!"

"I already kissed you... check!"

"Goodnight, goodnight, where are you?" He said this in reference to Grandma's horse named "Midnight".

"Grandma, you stole that candy from our house". Referring to the candy corn we gave her at Halloween.

"This ski boot is tight. My sock says get me out of here". Trying on his new ski boots.

Love this boy!

Ski season has started!

The big boys are lucky! The have already hit the ski slopes, Andrew has been twice. Andrew went with a few friends to Snowbird on Saturday, and Andrew, Ben and Chris skied for a few hours yesterday afternoon. Skiing before Thanksgiving... Woohoo.

Looks like all their gear fits and is in working condition. We opted to purchase Nic skis this year (instead of rentals). The ski swap price was just a few bucks more than the season rental price. Bargain.

Catching Fire

Awesome time last night at a late night showing of the Hunger Games Catching Fire with Andrew and Ben. Our Theater was packed and it was exciting to see the movie with so many fans and cheers.

IMO the movie was excellent. Perfect adaptation from the book and so well done. Jennifer Lawrence is amazing. Worth seeing. I'm sure we will see it again.

It's late start Friday st school so the boys are still snoozing, getting in those lost zzzz from last night - they need it. No extra sleep for me. Nicholas is always up at the buttcrack of dawn. Ug.

Jazz game & life update

This post is a few days late... Like most things around here lately.

Through work, Chris got the opportunity to go to the Jazz game Monday night and had one extra ticket to bring Ben. Andrew had the last opportunity and the Boys take turns when this situation comes up.

Ben and Chris had a nice time in the luxury box and, while the Jazz aren't very good so far this year, had a good time. 

In other news:

- Baseball tryouts for spring ball are going on. 2nd tryout tonight. Andrew is doing well. Fingers crossed he makes the team.

- We have smart and awesome kids. Parent teacher conferences went really well.

- Chris finished his 50 page comp paper that is due Friday. Hours and hours of work complete.

- Ben started Futsal and is now playing goalie. He is learning the ropes but is enjoying it.

- Nic loves preschool. Subjects; last week zoo animals, this week families. 

- I'm still working hard on our downstairs bathroom. I finished tiling the floor this weekend. Stressed me out. The shower door gets installed today. Now if I can only get that plumber to schedule me in... We will work on trim this weekend.

- trying to get ready for ski season.

- decluttering... Ug

- finished yard work in back yard. Need to hit the garden area and front yard.

- trying to decide if Reba will make it through winter.

- groomed Lucy and realized she has had more hair appointments this year than me. 

Lots of other little life events - keeping busy. Happy November.