Chess

Grandma was putting out her Christmas things the other day and they have a chess set. Camden really likes to play chess and he was saying how amazing he was at it. I had a cousin who once said that and then my dad beat him pretty quick. I told him to go and play with Grandpa. He was nervous to ask but was happy when he finally got to play. I think Grandpa went a little easy on him, but Camden held his own. In the end Grandpa won, but  it was a fun game to watch. Now everyone has been trying to play chess.

Utah

This past weekend we went to Utah to see one of our nephews get married. He got married in the newly remodeled Provo City Center temple. It its so crazy what they were able to do with the old building. Inside is beautiful. The kids were good waiting for us outside. They had a lot of fun with Sammie, our great niece. She reminds me so much of Emery at that age. Full of spice and spirit. It was so much fun to talk to her.  

That night we went to see the new "Fantastic Beasts" movie. The movie was ok, but the theater was awesome. The kids loved the chairs. Emery couldn't get over how much leg room there was. The only bad thing about the seating is Brad. Emery and I fell asleep for a little bit. They are too comfortable.

 The next day we went pop hunting and to Scheels. Cam and Beck both got a Chase pop, which they were really excited for. It was a fun short trip.

Emery

Brad found a Jeopardy game online where you customize. He did one for a work meeting and FHE on Sunday. Emery loved it and wanted to make her own. Her questions were about her, Disney, vocabulary words, animals and more about her. They were all very selective to her ideas, like her favorite princess or the best Disney movie. The vocabulary was the hardest to get. They were very vague, like this means really good, the question was what is the best. She did a great job though and we all had fun playing it. 

Chivalry Me Timbers

The boys are doing school plays again this year. The first one had its showing this past weekend. It was a pretty cute and funny show, my only complaint was they don't use mikes, so you can't hear that well. Camden was apart of the 'good' pirates crew and Beckham was part of the 'bad' pirates crew.

 The play was only about an hour long and when it was over Emery was confused because she said Camden wasn't in the play. He was actually on stage for most of the play, he just looked very different. They have a little break before they try out for the next play, which is Lion King.

Halloween

Halloween has come and gone this year. The boys said this is their last year actually going out. Emery was a zombie cop, Jacks rex from Fortnight, Camden was Freddy and Beckham was Jason. It was a bloody year for the kids.

 I think she is the prettiest zombie there is.

Josh Groban

In April I got my mom tickets to Josh Groban for her birthday. The time went so fast and it was here before we knew it. It was such a fun weekend. We went down to the show and shopped a little and ate good food. Idina Menzel opened and she was really good. It was fun to hear "Let it Go" live.

 Nothing, however, compares to Josh live. He sounds just like his recordings, if not better.  He's also really funny.

My 2 favorite songs he  sang were  "Falling Slowly" and "You Raise Me Up." A choir from Salt Lake sang with him, which would be so much fun to do, if I could sing. I think we may have to go back again next time he is in town.