Haha,
it was a fun morning. The runners started at the MATC building across
from Thanksgiving Point, then ran through a couple of neighborhoods to
the Jordan River trail, to the river bottoms near Tyler Richin's house,
and then back. Rachel, Stefanie and I tracked Dad in Rachel's car for a
few miles, we kept stopping at intersections to cheer him on. Then we
headed back to the finish line. He looked great and finished strong!
We were super proud of him! It was the highlight of the day, even
better than the big turkey dinner, although that was pretty good too!
Did you even remember it was Thanksgiving? We thought and talked about you multiple times all weekend, and wondered if you thought about us or missed us this week!
In
other news, this week was Dad's first basketball game of the season
against Taylorsville--a clean sweep! All three teams won big, a great
way to begin the season. This week he has three games, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday. Three more wins would be nice!
Today
was Caleb Rodabough's mission farewell, he is heading to Mexico. He did
a great job on his talk, and even mentioned YOU! He said you were a
great example to him and told about something you had taught him
regarding priesthood authority. He will be a good missionary!
This
weekend I have been busy decorating our house for Christmas. It looks
very festive around here! I have been listening to nonstop Christmas
music from the radio next to the kitchen sink. Every time the "Charlie
Brown" theme comes on the radio we all comment that it reminds us of
you! Sure miss hearing you play the piano! I wonder if you will
remember all your songs when you get home? You will definitely have to
brush up on this one in time for Christmas next year.
One
funny story from Dad, he was running the half-marathon a few miles in,
he was concentrating on his pace when he heard this loud voice call out,
"Is that Braden Smith's dad?" Dad looked up and there was Landon
Jacobsen standing at a volunteer station along the race route. Dad
waved to him and Landon yelled, "Tell Braden to come play soccer with
me!" Dad just had time to nod his head before passing by. Haha. Sounds
like Landon wants you as a team mate!
Well,
that is all our news for this week. We love you and hope you will have a
great week. Are you still in a trio? Is Elder Yac doing better? Sure
hope so! I put his name on the prayer roll this week--and yours too!
Keep working hard!
Love, Mom