Fakesgiving and Thanksgiving

Everyone in my family, besides Jenny's family and Robert, were able to get together the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving. We had our Thanksgiving on Tuesday. We had a great time together. We ate out, went to the movies, made s'mores, and went ice blocking at the park. Here are some pictures.

On Wednesday we picked Robert up from work and headed out on a little 2 night vacation at a hotel and Universal Studios Hollywood. We had a great time. We went to USH Wednesday evening and then all day Thanksgiving. Harry Potter World was really cool.

Linda is 12!

Linda turned 12 years old on the 22nd of November. Linda is a lady, a leader, creative, compassionate, and determined. We love her so much! She started Young Women's this past Sunday at church and even got her first temple recommend. We're excited for Linda to experience all of the exciting things that growing up will bring to her life. 

Here is Grandpa and Linda's birthday pictures together for the past 12 years.

Linda's birthday happened to be on the only day my family could get together for Thanksgiving, which was the Tuesday before. We had a surprise breakfast party for her and a very fun day. 

This Thanksgiving we are very grateful for Linda!

Scouting Update

Here is where Bruce stands with all of his merit badges.  He achieved the rank of Life Scout last month.

He still needs to complete the ones in red. 

He's been working hard. 

Current Rank : LIFE

13 Required Merit Badges

1. CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY

2. CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD

3. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

4. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

5. FIRST AID

6. PERSONAL FITNESS

7. FAMILY LIFE 

8. CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION

9. SWIMMING

10. COOKING

11.COMMUNICATIONS

12. CAMPING

13. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

8 Additional Merit Badges Required

1. ARCHERY 

2. CHEMISTRY

3. SCHOLARSHIP

4. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

5. RADIO

6. GENEALOGY

7. PROGRAMMING

8. ROBOTICS

Other Merit Badges & Awards Earned

Cyber Chip

Astronomy

Geology

Mining In Society

Plumbing

Rowing

Family Pictures

My good friend took some pictures of our family in Fallbrook last week. 

Here are a few of my favorites.

Bruce 13 years old

 Claire 8 years old

 Jane 10 years old

 Linda 11(almost 12) years old

Halloween 2016

We had a lot of fun this Halloween. We attended the carnival at the elementary school, went to the church trunk or treat, then went trick or treating for about 1hr. 30min. last night. The kids had so much fun walking around together. I love watching them make memories. My mom was down for Halloween and it was fun having her. Here are a few pictures of their costumes and the candy they "earned". :)

 Let the candy trading begin!! :)

 Bruce dressed up as One Direction. 

Linda was an Indian. 

Jane was a Greek goddess.

Claire was Pikachu.