Spooky Season

I made some strides on various projects this week - registering for a mailbox with a physical address so I can register a business that doesn't put my personal address online, submitting everything needed to put Grampy's CD of music onto popular streaming platforms so they're more accessible, finalizing rough drafts of some YW books, and gathering info for some new PT notes. Most of this stuff is in the 'wait for approval or things to fix stage'. 

Rog says to stick to brown. 

I played volleyball for the B/C league with my old lady friends' team this week as a sub. Retrospectively, it's a lot of freaking work because I feel like they expect me to do most of it and also I can singlehandedly change the pace of the game. Anyways, in set 3 of our first game, I had a 1-legged spinning jump for a reverse kill (basketball style) with a bad landing where I'm pretty sure I subluxed my kneecap. Did I still finish the game and play the next game? Yes, yes I did. And, they started targeting me since I wasn't moving fast, I got mad, and then I got petty from the front row and made sure the game ended REAL quick with us on top. 

So I didn't end up working out the rest of the week as planned, but I did go to work and lift several people and stop others from falling. It took me 3 days to walk normal and the week to do stairs. And then I started training Becky at the gym on Saturday and did only half of the lower body stuff. Still sore. 

I did watch one of our girls play in their last volleyball game of the season. It was fun and I got to hang out with some other church leaders there (from ours and from others) to support the team. They did better than expected, but still ended up losing in 4 (barely). 

Low key KP.

Our ward had a Halloween party, so I went as Kim Possible (who nobody knows). And I ran into an old friend, who has a relative in the ward. So I hung out with them, let the YW paint my face, and enjoyed some chicken and white bean chile. Roger missed it since he was in Page all week working on a house. 

I'm mad I didn't dress up OR bring my sword.

Saturday, Rog and I drove to Phoenix for the wedding of my friends Jade and Ammon. But first, we stopped at the Nike outlet for new bball sneaks (at $40 a piece and almost matching). Then we went to this renaissance-themed reception, which Roger actually really loved and we enjoyed all of it - the costumes, the decor, the hobbit "maids of meat", the dancing, and of course, the food. We also loved yelling huzzah after all the toasts. 

The happy couple. 

And today, we enjoyed another day of just chilling Sunday, which is my new favorite. Work has seemed a lot busier since I'm doing the same amount of patients with a lot more driving time, so the chill is nice. We made homemade pizza, recorded Xander's talk for a FOURTH time so Mimi could have a copy, and ended up hanging out with Brandt and Becky, eating ice cream, and even playing some lowkey games. 

Roger's Birthday Month of Fun

If you're wondering how Roger is faring in the post-hunt season, never fear. There is always plenty of hunting to be done. He single-handedly helped 3 inexperienced hunters get their elk, went duck hunting, and dragged me along to help pack someone's elk out of a canyon. Like a one way down and if you misstep you fall to your death kind of canyon. He starts work on Tuesday with a cousin until he finds a job in his field. 

Did I mention I made a pie?
"It's definitely not outta Snow White" - Roger

I didn't work out this week if I didn't have to. I was not feeling well, but was still going to hit the gym Monday with Becky and the VB court Tuesday with Jess, but both ended up not working out. Lol. I did meet with (and spend a lot of $$ on) my naturopath and some new vity's. I opted for supplements prior to meds, but that may be the eventual route. Then I met with my PCP, who I have never seen before (but is super chill) and we talked about D&D half the time.

The YW opted to join the YM (after a last-minute invite) for some night frisbee. A classic. But I didn't play since I'm still traumatized about my last knee injury on turf. It was a good night to combine since there was a big bonfire for Homecoming that night and we would've only had 2 girls there anyways. And it was a good chance for Marissa, Al, Mike, and I to catch up. 

This is me, carving out the bones to lighten the load.

Friday I met Rog over at his Grandpa's grave for some Sonic takeout and a HBD to the deceased. Then we started our long night trekking down (the worst), gutting the elk and carving it up to haul, and hiking out (surprisingly easy for me). It was a good time, but honestly the way down hurt so bad I wouldn't volunteer again any time soon. 

I feel like if you're going to shoot an elk in a canyon, 
you should be prepared to get it yourself. 
But I'll help Carol out. She's a homie.

Rog and I actually went to the adult session of Stake Conference for the first time in a while. We were kind of disappointed. Both that and the Sunday session just felt like they were trying to give a million people a turn to speak and out of FOUR hours, one (1) story was told. The rest of it, I'm not 100% what the message was and I was trying hard to figure it out. 

New swag designed by HUTCHvsNPTE soon to be online.

After the adult session, I played some piano and Rog helped with a missionary lesson en español. After the Sunday session, we took Uncle Jeff out shooting so I could use his .45 (my favorite caliber) and practice with some other firearms Ryan offered to sell us. Over the weekend, we ate so many grilled cheese sandwiches, took some fall photos with a friend, and Roger got to experience Swan Princess for the first time. He loved it. 

Post-Hunting Hunts

Well Roger is done hunting, but also never. He's been MIA helping friends scout for and hunt animals this week off and on. I spent the first few nights of the week finalizing a new t shirt design and working on my dress project. 

Then I spent the next few nights doing YW stuff - training our new class presidency and having a cookie-decorating night with delivery to some new move-ins and LAs. We got to see one of our girls that can't come often due to competitive gymnastics, so that was nice. 

The fruits of Rog's labors
(Which BARELY fit in the stairwell)

In between all of that, I had to hang out at Roger's gma's house because his Texas cousins are in town and who doesn't want another week of family reunion? There was usually good food and I took a long nap on the carpet at one point, so that was nice. 

I went boxing and did some running this week but was just super exhausted. I also got a new panel of tests done and the results are in (today) so hopefully I can meet with my naturopath soon to get this shiz figured out. 

Jellyroll lites

Rog and I went to a concert for ya boi Jellyroll - who is a country singer who also raps and does some rock. He's got a #10 song on country radio right now, so you may have heard his stuff if you're into it. It was a fun concert but we all came home with headaches from second hand smoke. Rog is already planning a concert excursion for his half birthday six months from now. 

Roger's Dream Hunt (part 5 the real actual end)

 Crazy week of work - lots of patients cancelling last minute and trying to reschedule and just a hot mess, but nice with Jade back in town. I also had to fit in my first (new) naturopath appt to try to fix my body again. And still trying to fix my ankle mobility at the gym, so we're a work in progress. 

Flagstaff.

Projects of the week have been a new t-shirt idea, voted on from a longgg list by my PT friends. And getting Grampy's music on streaming platforms so it's more accessible. Waiting on one piece before I can move forward to the review stage and hopefully everything goes smoothly from there. 

They can only use my phone if they remember my birthday. 

We had a YW activity making caramel apples and doing family history. We were lucky to have our bishop present in case anyone needed a recommend (although everyone that I wanted to be there was not). I also had a training meeting with half my counsellors which went really well and got us all excited about the future. 

Roger was hiking 20+ miles daily helping both Stu's get their elk with muzzleloaders. He had a great second hunt and I think is now satisfied. Although will definitely hunt more if asked. 

The Crew

Saturday we had a youth temple trip and one of my leaders Al was super excited because she was doing work for her grandmother. It was nice to be in the temple and with Roger. Bishop put me in charge of pizza, so within 10 minutes of leaving the temple, each car was loaded up with pizzas and we were on our way home. Efficiency. 

Flagstaff.

Sunday was a long day of church with ward council to kick it off. During which the RS teacher cancelled and the RS Pres asked if we could combine - I said fine but only because I was teaching and with the understanding that I was still going to make the YW a priority. We had a ton of people because it was also a missionary farewell day, but it went well and we read lots of scriptures. And one person almost remembered what an ordinance was. We're working on it. 

Roger's Dream Hunt (part 4, the epilogue?)

 I was expecting this week to be way worse than it was due to the fact that I was covering another therapist's schedule AND my own. However, due to an angelic scheduler, a PTA, and a change in my meds, it was actually pretty good. 

Aspens, part 1. 

On top of that, I played volleyball twice this week - with the YW (and RS, but by that I mean 2 parents joined in) and subbing for the old ladies' team (during which I had 2 consecutive killer kills). This is a big deal as I have been dealing with a shoulder injury from volleyball and haven't done a whole lot of overhead in a while. It went better than expected, but not as well as it could have. 

Because we love the aspens. 

Tuesday night, Rog took me on a surprise hike to scout for elk. Well I ended up taking a 2 hour nap while he drove around and scouted and then we did actually go on a short hike. The nap was well-needed. It's been a long time since I've been able to take a nap. I miss that about me. 

I did not carry a heavy pack,
but I also didn't cry the whole time.

I had a really chill conference weekend during which I made a lot of blueberry and coconut amish bread. Which unfortunately has rainbow sugar in it. But our oven actually cooked it and now I don't have to make breakfast. I watched Saturday solo and went on a walk and worked on some projects and read a book. Rog got back late from helping Stu and Naked Stu on their hunt because this hunt is part of the deal too apparently. 

This is Flag. And a campsite to revisit.

We watched Sunday morning with muffins and shrimp and weenies (because that's what Rog wanted). And then we went to Grandma's for second session and had meatloaf and potatoes and lots of food. We grabbed Becky and skipped out early to hike up to where the crew is hunting - which you can't get to using a motorized vehicles. Meaning - you guessed it, our legs. It was only a 5 mile hike in and I'll do it for the pretty aspens. Too bad it was cloudy. But the good news is that my body was hype for it. 

From Roger, to be revisited. 

Conference Summary Oct 2022:

• Sacrifice and suffering are parts of life
• If you're suffering - change your perspective & overcome your origin story by immersing yourself in Jesus' life
• The HG will guide you and won't lead you against established standards. BUT it's YOU have to choose - you will not be micromanaged in all things. 
• You belong. Make sure everyone knows they do too. 

Speakers to Revisit

• McConkie (me)
• Caussé (Roger)