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Well November came and went pretty quickly. A lot was happening. 
Here are some pictures of some of those events in no particular order. 
For my birthday family activity, we went to the BYU vs San Diego women’s volleyball game. Anna came with since she was sleeping over. This was all the people in the family able to do pull ups playing on the bars at the back of the Smith Field house. They all did one pull up together but I missed that shot.
Our gingerbread creation for Festival of Trees this year. 

A project Beth put together and needed me to take a picture of.
A note left on the ceiling of Marian’s house uncovered during the remodel. 
Lucy in the gorilla costume delivering cookies to friends with her friend Molly. Molly mostly recorded people’s reactions. Best idea ever. I was really happy I had to be the supervising adult while they drove around. It provided me with great comedic relief. 
Daryl and Ruth getting along well. Currently we need reminders of these moments often because they seem far apart and seem to show the opposite with lots of big emotions. 

Four of the five siblings working on Marian’s house together.We sent it to Jed to let him know we missed him. 
More gorilla shenanigans. Those girls are so fun! They said it was a Friendsgiving gift.

Lilly visited with Evelyn one day and tested out her glasses.
Gingerbread creation front side
Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving dinner at the cottage included a fabric tablecloth that my Grandma Egbert used with some of the Egbert thanksgivings. It has signatures from the early 80’s before I was born and then when I was very young. It was really cool to see. My mom had everyone at dinner sign it to add another generation of  memories. 

A pretty sunset from Evelyn’s kitchen porch door.

A fun adventure Lucy took on was selling dinner rolls to neighbors, friends and anyone who ordered them from her for Thanksgiving. Grandma Egbert helped her make and bake them. It was a good little business venture. They made around 800 rolls that day I believe. 

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HW said…
You guys do such good things! Gorilla cookie delivery! Signing the tablecloth at Thanksgiving is wonderful too. And I was seriously impressed with how many you have that can do a pull up. We probably only have one now that all my kids are done with gymnastics for now.
January 5, 2023 at 6:41 AM
HW said…
And also your siblings!!! So much good all in one place! And I know Jed has that goodness too.
January 5, 2023 at 6:44 AM
kirsta said…
Yes! I agree the pull ups are super impressive! Way to go, Lucy! 800 rolls?? That is mind boggling to me! What a big endeavor. Your birthday activity sounds like it was fun and inclusive too. You're so great.
January 9, 2023 at 3:51 PM
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