There's No Mistaking It...

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you saw it right. We've got snow and it's sticking. I may even be listening to a little Christmas music too. Who can't when you've got snow on the last day of summer?!

Dallas and Grandparents

This week I had my last exam seminar in Dallas. Tracie was tired hearing about hybrid plan designs, risk management, and financial economics over the phone, so she decided to join me.

We managed to escape a couple of nights to see the Dallas sights. Here we were on the free trolley.

One night we splurged and went to Wolfgang Pucks restaurant in Reunion Tower. The view was mostly cloudy with an occasional shower, but we did get a full view of the surrounding Dallas area during our revolution. The food was amazing, it's not hard to understand why his food is loved by lots of people.
We celebrated Tracie's birthday a little early, and had a baked alaska for dessert. Yum-o.

The whole week was possible thanks to the Grandparent clan. Grandma and Grandpa Burt, and Grandma Ware, agreed to come and spoil Brooke for the week. Brooke was in heaven and had attention withdrawals this afternoon once they were gone.

Unrelated photo, but pretty cute!

This week went by in a blur. Okay so maybe that not the real truth. The real truth as that we did absolutely nothing this week. Troy began his study days this week so from now until the end of October he'll be at home every Wednesday. Sadly (and also exciting) this is his last exam so no more study days after this one. Saturday, I went with the achievement day girls to take a tour of the Denver Temple and have a picnic afterwards. Of all the days for it to be cloudy and cold it had to be Saturday. Luckily it didn't rain on us and I think the girls had an enjoyable time. We also went up to Denver to visit my cousin, Jonathan. He even made us dinner that was very delicious. I think his mama would be proud. I was certainly impressed.

Brooke has started taking more and more steps. I think it has helped that Troy and I have walked around with her holding one hand. The video doesn't show much but she did manage to walk all the way around the island.

She also had 2 teeth come in. That makes a total of 4. She has learned how to climb onto the couch and church chairs. She's talking up a storm and thinks that she's really having a conversation with you. She's still as friendly as ever and will pretty much go to any stranger. Even ones we see at the grocery store.

Anywho, stay tuned for a great update from this week. Troy and I are headed to Dallas...without Brooke. Thanks for Troy's mom and grandma and grandpa Burt for coming out to watch her!!!!!

Oh rise all loyal Cougars...

Brooke and her friend Declin wanted to watch the BYU game together on Saturday, so as parents, we had to oblige. We had a lot of fun with Jen and Gavin, and the outcome made it even sweeter. I chalk the victory up to the great birthday present from Will and Kristin!

Friday, Tracie met up with Robyn for a picnic. Brooke enjoyed the atmosphere and snarfed a ton of food. Hopefully all the extra energy helps her in the walking department.

Saturday afternoon, before the BYU game, we went with our neighbors to an apple orchard near Canon City. Despite the traffic we hit because of the Air Force game, and the warm tempuratures down there, it was a lot of fun, and we even got a bag of apples to boot.

The picnic before we started picking was fun, though if we go again next year, I think we'll try breakfast and an earlier start!

Our friends the Halls through a BBQ tonight for Labor Day. Brooke enjoyed the new toys, the watermelons, and all the kids to keep her entertained. She loved climbing up on this horse rider, but couldn't get herself down, so she would let it be known when she was no longer having fun.