Monday, November 3, 2025

Halloween

It definitely looks like fall around here.
We had the ward trunk or treat, lil' Sofia was running around barefoot.
DeA was running around in an emergency blanket because she thought it was so cold.
It isn't much, but it's honest work.
DeA found out that Jens had butterfly wings and wished that she had known earlier.
Ryker has been dedicated and working hard to qualify for state. He was pretty nervous and anxious, but he knew if he ran his race he'd qualify easily.
At about the 2.2 mile mark, I told him that he was 23 overall (he needed to be in the top 44). Right after, the assistant coach told him he needed to pass two or three (knowing that he was lying). Ryker was confused and was pretty sure that he was in a good place, but started passing people anyway. He ended up finishing 16 overall with an official 17:09 5k. That is a huge improvement since last year, and even since last month. We are pretty impressed with his effort and improvement.
He wanted to ride the bus home, so DeA and I had a Miner's and Cabela's date.
It's Christmas season at Cabela's.
This will be our family card this year.
Ryker's Halloween costume was as a worn-out state cross country runner. He woke up after the meet and crushed four pancakes. Later, DeA found him dipping Oreos in chocolate milk.
DeA and I went to watch the Ascanio boys play soccer. 
Play is a strong word for what Luca was doing.