Winter comes to Utah

Creed and I made our last attempt at elk hunting for the year on Saturday. He had a permit in the Solider Summit area at the top of Spanish Fork Canyon. We saw a few elk when we first got there, but as the sun came up the roads started to turn to slippery mush. There was several inches of snow above the 8,000 foot level. We had to back down several hills when we could not make it all the way up even in four-wheel drive.

So we ended early and went home to rake leaves. Most have fallen and we filled the back of the pickup a couple of times.

Katie and Harvey spent much of the day at our house. We played outside and Tank would bring a stick to Harvey, Katie would take it away from him and give it back to Tank. This went on for a long time until Toby finally took the stick and played keep away. It was very entertaining.

It is pouring rain right now and the snow is building in the mountains.

Jed and Cally are doing well. It won't be long before we have another grandson. I feel a little sorry for Cally because Harvey is a handful. I think it will be a real challenge to keep up with two little ones. Jed is very busy, in spite of the weak economy. He is doing cabinets as well as countertops now.

On the other hand, care sales have been very slow and Jake is looking for a new job. Lindsay has gone back to work and is in training at 1-800-CONTACTS. After the training she might get to work from home.

Jenine and Brandon are plugging away at school and work. Brandon can see the end of his undergraduate work now and is thinking more about starting his dental school. We still see them often but miss having them downstairs.

Creed is just working full time and making preparations for his mission. This will be his last holiday season at home for quite awhile.

We hope all of you are well.