November wrap up

the Mr.'s birthDAY

He said I couldn't do anything real crazy or expensive because he spent so much on his hunt in October.

So I kicked it high school style and made him a CD. tehehe! 

But really, it is a great mix. 

For months I kept a track of "Country Boy" songs; anything about hunting, small towns, fishing, etc. I threw in a few "love" (You and This Ole Boy) numbers just to switch things up.

This is what I came up with:

and I'm currently listening to "Dirt Road Anthem". ha

When he got home from work on Wednesday he opened up his gifts.

David had the biggest grin seeing what the first track on the CD was. He's wanted that song for foreverrrr. 

Oh yah, I threw in some under armour work-out spanx.

Basically, he gave me the wife of the year award because he loves his little CD so much. He was surprised that so many of the songs that he's been talking about were on there. I feel like this little mix is proof that I do indeed listen to you darling!!!

Mer's birthday is on the 18th, so on Thursday night we went to dinner and a movie with the Turners.

We went to a gourmet Mexican Restaurant on Horizon where you could see the entire valley from the wall to wall windows. Michocaun???or something. 

David got a burrito the size of a newborn.

 and he ate the whole thing.

Afterwards we went to the midnight premier of Twilight: Breaking Dawn. I'm still shocked that both David and Turner agreed to come. They were pretty funny all night pretending to swoon with all the women. Their best performances were during the blood drinking and the birthing scene. David has a history of not doing well with human blood and guts. "Come on!!!! This isn't some ER doctor's show!!!!" Those were David's words...as he cowered into his seat, behind his hands, and into Turner's arms. hahahaha.

Let's pause from this November wrap for a moment to talk about Giulia's thoughts on Twilight:

She read the books. Enjoyed them. 4th book was somewhat awkward to read. The movie was sometimes painful to watch.

She's seen the movies. Was really excited for the first. That excitement was quickly turned into horror. My sister put it best, "They're [the movies] like a train wreck; you can't help but watch".

One of the good things I've always had to say about the movies is Jessica. Holy MOly!!! I don't even know her name, but that actress nailed the part. Loved it. Too funny. 

Watching this movie just made me beyond stoked for the Hunger Games!!! seriously. cannot. contain. myself. Big news!!! David listened to [almost] the entire first book on our little road trip to Idaho last week (fell asleep for a bit during the first couple chapters; Mom and I filled him in when he woke up). And he really liked it!

Moving on....

Thanksgiving!

We journeyed to Ideehooo! 

It was fabulous to hang out with family that we hadn't seen for a while because we missed the summer reunion. Food, games, volleyball for hours, more games. My mom's family knows how to party right. D and I ducked out for a bit so I could show him around the thriving metropolis of Terreton/MudLake. He loved it. [naturally]

Friday we went to the Idaho Falls temple with a lots of family. It was fabulous!

Then it started snowing on our way back to Rexburg. When the little flurry was finished, I pulled David out to the trampoline cause I wanted pictures with the snow. 

If I felt like being tricky, I would take those two photos and turn them into one. One with both of us in the air at the same time...

Also on Friday, we went over to Aunt Dianne's house (Dad's sister) in IF. One subject leads to another and eventually Dad was telling stories of Grandpa and Grandma Stolworthy (Dean & Azalia). Loved it!!!! This is a rare occurrence, so when the stories come you have to listen up. I treasure this memory and the stories shared.

Saturday we hung out in Provo all day with my brothers and their families. Lovely!

Our journey North was just Mom as the chauffeur, and D&G. We added Dad to the caravan Thursday morning. Our journey South we also added Levi and Ashley. It was a packed car. But enjoyable. We got home Saturday night. And our duffel is still packed. Time for laundry! [oh wait, I've been waiting to do laundry all week, but whenever I'm home, that thing is goin, goin, goin. Only slightly irritating...)