Rachel and Mark
In a wild October where our Saturdays were dominated by one sport or another, we managed to sail through it without any injuries or missed games or practices. Alex wrapped up football with a 5-3 season. He is getting better which is good because he is not getting any bigger, yet. He promptly started basketball and has already played some games. They are 1-1 so far. Emily also started basketball and they are 2-0. She has really picked up some defensive skills this year and discovered her competitive gene. When she puts her game face on, it is really on. Lauren played soccer for her second season and was a defensive menace. It's nice to see her be a menace somewhere else other than home. She gets to sit out basketball this winter mainly because I am tired of driving kids everywhere every evening. I think I am losing my mind and the tires on my car are almost bald!
Mark and I continue to work away at things. Mark started a pergola and enjoyed it so much that he got a second chance at starting it after the wind blew it down one night. It still isn't finished but maybe some nudges in the right area can get us to finish it. We put the lawn to bed for the winter and most of the grass is in but we still have a ways to go before the yard is finished. As for me and my free time (laugh)- Mark says I am nesting but I am NOT pregnant so I don't know what he is talking about. Okay, I did paint the kitchen, the music room, the hallway, and the living room but I am not nesting- just getting things done. And by the comments I am getting, it is looking nice. You will have to come visit to see it since the kids broke my digital camera. Apparently cameras don't like being left outside overnight in the sand and wetness.
Mom and Dad
Hoorah!!! Canning season is over, and it is comforting to have the pantry full. Dad has the garden all cleaned up and ready for spring.
We have enjoyed watching Lauren play soccer, Emily – basketball and Alex – football. They are all very aggressive and that makes them fun to watch. It brings back memories of watching our own kids play years ago. Where has the time gone???
We took a quick trip to St. Anthony to check out the place for next year’s reunion. We were impressed with what is offered and hope you will all be able to come. Then we turned around and drove to Dietrich to support Peggy and Roger at their wedding.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you here for Thanksgiving. If you don’t come, we hope your holiday is special and football goes your way.
Love, Mom and Dad
Peggy and Roger
Life has changed as it always does. I married Roger on the 16th of October in the small town of Dietrich, ID. We are excited for our new life and the fun and challenages it brings. We are sorry for not inviting everyone but we just wanted it to be very small wedding with the kids and invite everyone when we are sealed. None of my kids chose to come but Rogers kids were there, Mom and Dad as well as Rogers brother who lives right there in Rupert. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect fall day.
There are four new members to our family. Alexis is 8, She's ambitious most of the time, loves to barrel race, read, and really loves school. Hallie is 16, plays volleyball, a nd is a little boy crazy right now. Dustin is 17, loves to hunt, drive big machineryand be outside. Roger (cowboy Roger as Brenten and Landon call him). We all love to ride and work on the ranch. It's a lot of work and Roger has a crazy schedule (I don't get why the cows can schedule things better..haha)so I'm hoping to lighten the load at least a little at home. We do get a chance to work together. Just a great time to bond and spend time together alone and as a family.
We had dinner at Mom and Dad's with Mark, Rachel and family. It's always enjoyable to visit with them. The kids are kick and keep us all entertained.
We had a chance to see Becky, Christian and family a week ago. It was fun to watch them in their primary program. The boys did awesome. Brenten was one of the only ones that memorized his part and Landon sang is lungs out and even had a solo a couple of times!
I'm heading back to college here soon and hopefully will be able to find a job in the Twin Falls area that will help me be closer to home. Until then, I commute and stay at the Middleton house during the week and home on the weekend. I try and sneak down once during the week but that makes for a very short night.
Hope all is well with everyone!
Love,
Roger and Peggy
Becky and Christian
Can you all believe it is November already. This year has really flown by. We had a crazy month. I have to say it is definitely crazier than usual. Softball is officially over. Soccer is over for the boys which also means I am done coaching. They learned a lot and had even more fun. I liked coaching more than I thought. That being said I am glad to have my Tues, Wed, Thurs nights back and Saturday mornings. I don't know how you all do it with so many kids in different things. It makes me tired just thinking about it.
Peggy came down for a visit and we got to hang out with her Roger and Lexi. I wish they could have been here longer but we had fun. I even dragged them to a ward Halloween party. We had our primary program so a lot of stress was relieved from me once that was over.
We loved Halloween. The kids looked so cute and I feel we lucked out because the kids wanted to be stuff that we already had costumes for. Aside from a couple of bags of candy it was free. I love that. Cait loved trick or treating. She was confused after the first couple of houses and after that she raised her hands in the air and yelled "YEAH" after every candy. I think that is my favorite. I love when they get it and are so excited even for the little things.
Just before Halloween Christian got laid off. That has really thrown us for a loop. Christian knew there was a possibility but I really didn't think they would do this before Christmas. That is okay though. We are excited to see what life brings. Christian didn't love his job anyway so now is his opportunity to find something that he can like a little more and perhaps give him more opportunities for growth. So he is currently job searching and in the meantime I am also looking for work to try and get us by.
We are excited for Thanksgiving and going up to Boise.
Have a great month,
Becky Weaver
