La Canada 10 year High School Reunion

I went down to La Canada for my 10 year high school reunion! Has it really been that long and am I really that old. It was great to see old friends. But, I also reflected on how grateful I am for the choices I've made in living the gospel and striving for higher education. It has made all the difference.






Pictured above (left to right): Jared Kushida, Dutch Turley, me, Greg Swenson, Andrew Archer




Pictured above (left to right): me, Jared Kushida, Greg Swenson, Jeff Riddell, Dutch Turley, Matt Shupper)


I know what you're thinking. But, no the above picture was not doctored in any way. I really was that handsome in highschool!


Mom and Dad graciously babysat Eliza for me. I took her down with me to LC. Gretchen and I "divided and conquered" the parenting responsibilities. We are much better man to man defenders than zone defenders.


Eliza enjoyed some good quality time with Grandpa and Grandma being the center of attention and only grandchild around.

The Day After Thanksgiving

Eric got up and braved the "Black Friday" sales. He was curious as to what it was going to be like. He said it was crazy and quite an experience. He scored some good deals. One of which was a $25 Christmas tree. We decided since we are leaving so early for Christmas break it wasn't worth getting a real one. And after last years experience of TONS of needles falling off we decided against it too. I hope some day we will be able to continue the tradition of cutting our own Christmas tree down. But it is going to have to wait for a while.
Gretta enjoyed helping Eric set up the tree.

The finished product.

Gretta trying to help Eliza, but Eliza didn't want her help.

Looks like Christmas at our house!!!

Who does this remind you of??? Grandma Gretta? Eliza was making sure she doesn't get any wrinkles on her forehead. I guess it is never to early to start.

Off to Discovery Gateway again! Still fun. On Wed Gretta didn't think we stayed long enough. More playing in the house and with the water.

Eliza drying off after playing with the water.
We had a great family day!

Thanksgiving

This is what I found after my shower on Thanksgiving morning...

Eliza got into the Hersey's kisses and had a great time! She LOVES chocolate and treats. Like mother like daughter. I am just glad she didn't get sick.

Eric and Gretta enjoying Aunt Allison's Thanksgiving present to us, Super Mario Brothers for the Wii.

Thanksgiving dinner at Cousin Jerry's. Allison and Rod came for a visit too.

Gretta showing off her Mario Kart skills.

Eliza playing with cousin David.

The family with cousin David.
Thanks Jerry and Breanne we had a great time!

The Day Before Thanksgiving

Aunt Allison arrive today. We meet her at the Gateway Children's Museum. We had a great time. We always have a great time when we go. Gretta and Eliza really like to play there. Plus it was fun to see Aunt Allie. She was also nice enough to babysit them so Eric and I could go on a date.

Making turkey's

Happy Thansgiving!!!

This is a turkey Gretta colored!
Hope everyone has a great day.

BYU VS Air Force

BYU 38 Air Force 21

We had a great time as a family at the BYU vs Air Force game.
Go BYU!!!

Poor Eliza doesn't have many coat options. Just glad it wasn't the Utah game.

National Advisory Council Dinner (NAC)

The BYU MBA program has a National Advisory Council(NAC). Successful business leaders from all areas come back and help mentor the students. Eric and I had a nice time at the dinner and then on Friday they had a spouse luncheon.
These are picture of us all dressed up before we left. They were taken by Gretta.