The Hobbit

I am proud to admit that Ben and I are nerds.  We are not even closet nerds- we out in the open proclaim it to the world nerds.  Our last public display of nerdome was last Friday (December 14) when we went to see "The Hobbit." We had pre-ordered tickets, went early and stood in line and even dressed as hobbits (just kidding that would have been really weird).  It was SOOO GOOD.  

Ben grew up reading and listening to (book on tape- it helps him sleep) the Hobbit.  I grew up having Dad tell us the stories to keep up occupied on hikes and I even read it.  We both loved the Lord of the Rings Trilogy movies and were very excited for this prequel.  The book was split into three movies, which many un-enthusiasts did not understand, but the back story and history (found in the Silmarilion) were also added to the story (Ben actually spent two hours describing and clarifying the back story to me).  It was very good and fun to get so excited about something with Ben. 

Scary Toilet Paper

In October we had a Youth Halloween party.  Our ward was in charge of a booth and we did Pumpkin Bowling.  We had toilet paper rolls (decorated as ghosts) stacked and the kids had to bowl a pumpkin to knock down the ghosts.  This did not really turn out to well, instead of softly bowling we had young men throwing pumpkins and, well that is messy.  

I took the toilet paper all home and for the past two months we have been using ghost toilet paper.  Every time I put in a new roll it makes me smile and think of our youth.  So although it is really weird and doesn't really go with the Christmas Season it is fun to be reminded of our great youth...when I go to the bathroom?

Book Club Exchange

Well, we made it through another year of book club although we might be a little worse for ware.  This year was harder for me to read (once I started to get morning sick reading was out the window).  I love book club and love the conversations and thoughts of everyone about the books we read (although this year turned into a 'girls night' club).  I am excited for a new year and the hope of new books.  

On December 6 we all met at the Huckleberry, on Main Street in Louisville, for dessert and a White Elephant Book Exchange.  We have many new members and it is fun to get to know them.  There were a lot of new books brought and it made me excited for the prospect of book club with these new ladies.

Crocs Christmas Party 2012

This year Ben was a little less than excited for his work Christmas Party (Dec 7).  Work has been frustrating and a little stressful as Crocs, as well as all retail, are struggling to make their numbers (because the economy is ending and the world is about to end).  But the night turned out better than he expected.  The food was good and the dancing was good (better than the past two years).  It is fun to see his co-workers outside of work and be able to talk to them and create friendships.

Ugly Sweater Run & a Suprise Hike

On Saturday December 1, Ben and I woke up and decided to walk down to Main Street for Breakfast.  On the way home we noticed some roads closed and a race being set up (including a GIANT inflatable Santa- do you know how hard it is to refrain from jumping into something inflatable that is that large?).  We asked what was going on and learned that they were setting up for the Ugly Sweater 5k.  Later that morning we got to sit at home and watch as fleets of people ran past our house wearing ugly sweaters and Santa hats.  I love that we live in a town that has these runs and that we live in a PERFECT place (so that all the runs past our house). 

 

 That afternoon we went to see Ben's childhood friend, Jake Young, and his family (who are from SLC) at a 'park' in Boulder.  We arrived at the location and found that it was not a park at all but a hike UP to a park (not long only about a mile).  Being 31 weeks and wearing slip on flats I was not looking forward to this hike but I grunted and made it up the steep slopes.  I told Ben that if I went into labor Jake was responsible and I would be very angry at him.  Even though I was uncomfortable and could barely breath, it was fun to see Jake and his family (Michelle and Dominique).