November is a blur

Ok - Here is the story. I got pretty sick right before Halloween, so my November just feels like a blur. I lost a lot of blood, which takes weeks to replenish, but  think that I am finally back to normal. As of this morning, my resting heart rate is finally at my usual rate. Whew! What a grind! Here is Graham helping take down Halloween decorations (nice look!) Graham took such good care of me. I am so grateful to him!

I was in charge of the football banquet - and it came together perfectly! I had so much help. The boys had fun, and we had a lovely night!

 

Kate is at Red Radio Date - and Dance with friends.

Cowgirl Kate! (and Bagel)

Washing Machine is broken, now at 1 1/2 weeks. Here is the laundromat run.

We had the Marin's with us over Thanksgiving weekend! Here we are at temple square - Sabastian and Chad.

Our sledding trip with the Marins! Luz, Cristal, Rachel, Anika, Graham, Boris etc.

Rachel and Graham

Chad throws a snowball at Carolina!

Our Iverson family hike the day before Thanksgiving. Having fun up in the hills above Fruit Heights.

So grateful for my health! So grateful to have Audrey coming home! This is going to be a fun Christmas season!

A very spooky Halloween!

Kate and Graham and I go to Cornbelly's together! Here they are messing around!

Going on a walk on Conference Sunday

Graham plays a ton of football in October! Here he is stripping the ball.

Graham tackles the ball carrier

Graham gets his first points on defense (or ever)! He tackles this quarterback for a safety.

Kate goes to Homecoming!

We go hammocking!

Chad, Steve Strong and I hike Lone Peak! I always wanted to do it!

Here is my proof!

We had to say goodbye to Logan.. We will miss you Logan, we know you are in a better place.

Graham and Kate get back from Halloween, Lightning McQueen and Strawberry Shortcake

Fall is the best season

This fall has been pretty busy with soccer and football. Kate has done really well playing on the JV team, starting every game. We have been so blessed to have this high school season.

Graham is a football force. Here he is (#47) tackling the ball carrier. He LOVES football, and it is fun to watch him grow and learn through his sport!

This was my big project the last few months. I was in charge of a temple and family history room at our ward party. This turned out so beautiful. Here are some other pics as well:

The gym was a 50's diner for our shakes and burgers

The ancestor attic displayed antiques from the 1950s era

The Cartoon corner had cartoon activities for kids (see Kate in yellow dress)

The Candy shop featured 1950's candy. 

The celebrity parade was awesome! Here is our bishop dressed up as Ike Eisenhower and his family are secret service men. Very cute!

BYU has won a couple home games already this year, The biggest win was over Baylor! Here are Graham and friend Carter at the Wyoming game. Go BYU!

 

Back to School and Fall Sports

Back to school saw the first day of 7th grade for Graham, Junior year for Kate!

Rachel is off to college!

The annual Bair Gutsman race!

Starting line

With friends from work

Finish line crew

Kate plays soccer for Alta JV

Way to go Kate!

Kate, #16 plays cousin Ivy, #25 at Alta vs Skyview

Graham plays his first football game, but gets a concussion

I have to say goodbye to my dear friend Anne. Here we are on the last day I got to see her. It was a beautiful day with a beautiful woman. I am so much more because I got to know you, Anne! I can't wait to get a hug from you in heaven.

Chad and I go to the Killers concert!

It was so fun!

July - summer is slipping by so quickly

 

July got off to a fast start! Here are Kate and I riding 4 wheelers in Spanish Fork Canyon. It was so beautiful. This was part of the Iverson Family Reunion.

Kathy and Gary gather all the family together.

Hiking Mt Nebo - This was quite the trek. We were all grateful when we got back home!

Graham playing in a waterfall in Nephi Canyon.

Girls camp - Kate goes as a youth leader - they had so much fun!!

Kate's new look :) camp sweatshirt and bday pants.

Graham is going backpack camping!

Graham is on the trail with the Deacons

Chad's bday !! Big 50!

Kate's team wins the Summer Night Lights Tournament!!

Kate made the JV team!! She gets another year of playing for Alta! We are so relieved, it was a brutal tryout and several friends DID NOT MAKE IT, though we thought they had a better chance than Kate!!!