A Perfect Fall Day

Today was a busy, busy day but couldn't have been more perfect. It started with Austin's first Junior Jazz game of the season (or ever, for that matter). Bill is once again coaching. He has coached Alex and Ben's team the last few years and now this year Austin is old enough to play. It is really entertaining watching 2nd and 3rd graders learn the sport of basketball. The rims are lowered to accommodate their small size and allowances are made at times for double dribbling and traveling while the boys master the new skills. It will be a fun season.

Next, we made a mad dash to Erin's preschool Halloween concert. It was at an old historic farm around the corner that apparently was the shooting location for many tv shows and movies, including Halloween. Yes, THE Halloween movie. I think my source was fairly reliable, as she has lived here for over 80 years. The program was very fun and the kids loved exploring the somewhat spooky premises. We then went home to watch the BYU/UNLV football game. It was an uncomfortably close game that made me question the strength and effectiveness of our defense. Luckily we squeaked by with the win.

Then we were off to Alex's flag football game. Now that he is twelve he can participate in the YM flag football games. Today they played in the region semifinal and final game. They ended up taking second but played awesome. He is definately smaller than the older boys who are as old as 17 and 18, but he had some great plays that included sacking the quarterback for a huge loss. The young men in our ward are really great

guys. The have done a nice job including the younger boys like Alex.

At the same time and place as the football game, we had a ward harvest/Halloween party. It was the best party in years, I think. It was outdoors with games, food, and dancing. The weather couldn't have been any better. About 72 degrees well into the evening. The kids wore their costumes as well as a few adults. That's Austin in the werewolf costume sitting next to Erin in the top picture, in case you were wondering.

The dominant theme for this year's costumes was Star Wars. It's amazing how that movie has lasted the test of time (or really good marketing, I guess).

It's days like this that makes me realize how much I love living here. Good friends and neighbors, football, and beautiful Utah seasons makes me feel pretty lucky.