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Exiting October

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October has somehow come and gone very quickly. The month has been filled with LDS General Conference, walks, fall break, and lots of work. There is still a few days left till November but you know, the month is pretty much gone. 


 General Conference was inspiring and timely. We watched all the sessions on my laptop on our little apartment. Though I did go out to Priesthood session and Kas told me after she watched a little of it at home.

We both agreed that GC always gives one the feeling that everything is going to be alright. And at the same time things always stick out that can be improved or changed in your life after watching it.




Happy Times


 Kas had the great idea of going to the Pawnee Bill Museum out in Pawnee, OK during my fall break. I had never heard of Pawnee Bill, but got to learn a bit about him as we toured his mansion and looked at some of his old stuff. Apparently he was friends and partners with Buffalo Bill for a while and had quite the Wild West (and East) Show.

Hinckley did a good job on the short trip (just about an hour or so away from Tulsa).

 For the rest of fall break we relaxed, went to the library, and went on some walks. I read quite a bit and tried not to think of work. Kassie reminded me that she never gets "fall break" or really any kind of break, so I did my best to help out with things and not wallow in my own problems at work.

It was a great break, very invigorating and helpful to the sanity and enjoyment of our family.
Hinckley's Chris Farley smile

Mesmerized by the trees of Turkey Mountain

Family Selfie

Tummy Time. Hinckley rolled over for the first time this week!

Baby Yoda for Halloween. Kas made it all. 

Cute, he is. 

My teaching job continues to be a hard thing for all of us, I won't lie. I know most blogs are cheery and void of any sign of struggle or hardship. We don't want to celebrate and share some of the very real and difficult times we are currently battling, but I will share an example of how I sometimes reflect on my days with my students. 

This depicts how well I did on this particular day. I only went
crazy on the students 4 times, all the other times I controlled myself. 
Lest I end on a sour note, enjoy this and have a happy Sabbath day.



Comments

  1. DeniseOctober 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    OH what great pictures and videos! I can't believe how HUGE Hinckley is. What a cute smile too. I do remember that sometimes babies stop sleeping so well about his age. I think it is another hurdle to pass, but he'll be ok.

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  2. David WilliamsOctober 27, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks for the update in pics and vids and word and deed! Pretty cute kid you have there! Love that laugh!

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