Trever decided it was time to become an author and illustrator. Maddy and he made this book the other day. And Maddy can read the whole 8 page book by herself, as long as she keeps her finger under the word she is reading. She likes to get ahead of herself, so the finger helps.

Election 2008

Overall I am very thrilled with the election results. I was at the Radisson with all the crazy fun Democrats when the news came in that Obama had won. What an amazing feeling, I was thrilled. I hope he can now start fixing the mess the Bush administration has caused over the last 8 years. On a local level, we had some great wins and a few loses. My mother won 66% to 32%. I had campaigned for Charles Henderson and Mike Lee both running for House seats, both lost. But overall the results were good. Im excited for the upcoming changes this country needs. But most of all, Im so glad its over. What an exhausting election year, we have been hearing Presidental debates for a year now. Im excited for the break.

Halloween Season

What a busy Halloween week. Grandma Barbara made the girls costumes, as she does every year. Maddy is a Fairy and Kennedy is a bunny. Both very well made costumes. The tutu part of Maddy's costume is huge, and what a chore it was lugging it around to so many parties. Kennedy was not to fond of her costume, whenever she saw it she would cry, but the little bunny tail was so dang cute. The craziness all began last Friday one week before Halloween. Maddy's friends across the street, Nicholas and Aurora invited Maddy to their Halloween party. She had a lot of fun, and it was the first party she went to without mom or dad. Trever and I took advantage of our time and played couple games of Monopoly. I kicked his butt, but he would say otherwise. Saturday we were off to an early start, walking door to door for my mom. It was nice to see how many of my friends came out to support my mom, I really do have great friends. Then the parties began. The first was at Vicky's. When we were on our way there Maddy was starting to fall asleep so Trever told her he would make her a bet, if she fell asleep she had to pay him a dollar if she stayed awake he would pay her a dollar. Maddy agreed to the bet, and it was on. About 15 minutes later Maddy says "dad guess why I'm not going to fall asleep", why Maddy, "because I don't have a dollar" it was as if she had been pondering this for 15 minutes... hmm I don't have a dollar to pay if I do fall asleep. Trever and I were laughing for a long time over that one. Our next destination was Kylies party. She turned 9. We had to cut out early to make it to Tyler and Sara's party, so Sara could parade her cute nieces to her friends. Barbara and BJ took the girls from their so they could have a sleep over. Sunday Trever was up at 3am to go Goose Hunting, and I was up just a few hours later to get the girls so we could make it to another party. This was Trever's family party at the West Valley accord center. Then on Tuesday was Maddy's dance Halloween party, then Thursday was her preschool party. Today is the last of Halloween, its been a fun week but so busy. Tonight is bitter sweet, Maddy is so excited to go trick or treating but Trever had to work he was pretty bummed to not be able to go with her. We are going trick or treating with Gavin, Kylie and Christian. Its odd that its so light still since we havent had day light savings yet. But even odder is how warm it is, it was 73 degrees today. I was worried about Maddy's costume and her getting cold. But nope, its perfect weather Im not even sure its cold enough to wear a hoodie
Oh yeah, Kennedy is rolling over. She made it just shy of 6 months! And holding her bottle by herself.

Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center

This morning my father was honored once again. The Kearns Senior Center was redidacated as the Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center. Several years ago my father felt the seniors on the west side deserved a place they could come together and spend time with one another. He did what he did best, and got the funding to build the Kearns Senior Center. With his passing, it only seemed fitting to name the center after my father. My mother gave a very heartfelt speech expressing her graditude for everybodys support over the last year. It is very unfortunate my grandfather couldnt be there, as he spent alot of time and effort helping my father get the center built. My grandmother was in attendance, so proud of her son.

First Cookie

Everyone should remember their first cookie! She made a mess, but really enjoyed her cookie.

La Caille

Friday night my mother treated Trever, Paul, Jana, and I do a great dinner at La Caille for our anniverserys. It's one of those places you always hear about but have never been. Well I finally got to go. It is such a beautiful place, the atmosphere is fantastic. The food was tasty, the service was great. Overall a fun experience everyone needs to have at least once. It was worth staying married to Trever for 8 years just to get the experience of La Caille. Love you babe, and Thank you mom!
Oh, by the way the flavored coffee they offer you at the end is $16 for a wine glass full. I was shocked, although I guess I shouldnt have been! Even though it tasted horrible, its the best cup of coffee I have ever had mom!

Duck Hunting

Trever took Maddy on her first duck hunting trip. They went out to Farmington bay. Trever and his friend Ryan shot 4 ducks. Maddy was pretty amazed when Bones went running into the water and then brought the duck to her. She kept yelling "Daddy what is going on, where is Bones going". On the way home Trever asked her if she was going to eat the duck, she said "No, I don't eat ducks Ill stick to peanut butter and jelly". I think the part she liked the best was getting to share donuts with Bones. They got her to hold all the ducks, she wasnt sure about holding a dead duck at first but after a few she got excited to get to hold them. My dad would be so proud!