November catch ups!

Well, football season finally ended for the Red Devils when they lost in the semi-finals to Highland H.S. last week.  Stephen had the rare and awesome opportunity to sing the national anthem at the last 3 games of the season.  This picture was taken at the last game vs Highland at the U of U stadium.  It was great to hear his name announced over the loud speaker!  Springville did have a great season but we really wanted that Championship...well,Better luck next year Springville!

Mike and Bryce attended Bryce's football awards banquet last Saturday where he recieved a trophy for his participation on the S.O.S. Springville Bears team.  This is he and Coach Houtz.  They had a great season.

I had a great visit with Christin and her kids in Ogden last week.  She asked me to come and speak to her Relief Society sisters at their activity.  (I know she was just looking for an excuse to get me up there...and it worked lol!).  I havent seen her for about 6 years.  Her oldest is 6 now.  This was the first time I had ever met her adorable kids.  I had a great time there.  Seeing her again was like we never missed a beat. 

 Stayed up til 2am yacking!

Mike and I had the great opportunity to attend the opening and reading of Brittany Brooks mission call a couple of weeks ago.  It was such a neat experience.  Brittany is very special to us.  She is the first girl Michael ever dated so she spent quite a bit of time in our home.  It was great to see her excitement and enthusiasm for serving a mission . She was called to the Brazil Londrina Mission. 

 She will be a great servant of the Lord!

Stephen wanted me to make sure and mention that he put the mailbox back up after someone knocked it over and broke it.  Grandpa cut another piece of wood to mount it and Stephen did the job. Wow Stephen! We're impressed.....

This is one of my favorites.  Grandpa, Dad, and the boys outside after the house had been cleared off the property.  They are measuring and getting ready to section off where the house will be built.  I loved seeing all the men out there doing that together.  So, exciting!

Bryce made sure I took a picture of his injury.
 Although I didnt get pictures of all the blood.

On Saturday night Bryce went to a birthday party and they went ice skating in Provo.  He unfortunately fell on the ice....face first!  There was plenty of blood and his nose was certainly swollen.  He did not break it, but I think he might have sprained it a bit.  Bryce already has sinus problems so I am waiting to see if this has made it worse or better.  Poor guy.  I've been waiting to see if he would end up with black eyes...not yet.

I know that is one sign of a broken nose...

And last but not least, the excavation for the foundation of the house has begun!

And there's our neighbor Brian helping Dad out yesterday with the excavation.

 He definately wanted his picture taken....he is somewhat of a ham...can ya tell?

So, life at the Nelson's is busy and we are plugging right along. 

 Looking forward to the Holidays and lots of fun with family and friends! 

 Have a great day!