Turkey Anyone?

So I hope that my turkey turns out this good next Thursday. Yes, I am cooking my very first Thanksgiving dinner for my husband and his sister that is coming into town to visit. I bought the turkey last night and have him in our freezer until the big day. I am excited for the challenge to make dinner and nervous at the same time. It's not like I am doing it for a huge crowd so I don't feel as intimated but I want it to turn out good. Todd said that I have to make the same mashed potatoes that his mom makes that is his only request. So I hope I can get them just right, if not it will have to do. I mean his mom has been cooking a lot longer than I have and has had lots of experience so it will take me time to perfect them. So wish me luck with cooking my very first Thanksgiving dinner all by myself. It will be good practice and I may as well start now.

Fun Weekend

Here are the last of the pretty leaves before they fell, I love how many colors fall brings. The trees here are amazing!
Todd's dad Val came into town over Halloween weekend and we had so much fun. We couldn't have asked for better weather for him while he was here. Todd and Val were able to play some serious tennis on Saturday for a few hours and to take a tour of Ohio States campus. We ate at some really good restaurants and watched as much football as they both could handle. Thanks so much for a fun weekend Val, you are the greatest father-in-law!!
We ate dinner one evening at the Easton mall while Val was here. I love that mall, the outdoor feeling is so fun with all the lights. Plus the shopping is unheard of, they have just about everything you would need right here in Columbus. Stores I had only seen through magazines so it's been fun for sure!

Random pictures

My hard working husband studied his brains out this week for two mid term tests which he is happy they are both over. He is so cute, I love this picture. He is wearing his new jacket I gave him for his birthday and the beanie I made of course.
This is us at our wards trunk or treat activity. We are both on the activities committee with my good friend Sarah. We love being able to work with her and to have this calling together.
This is my good friend Sarah, she is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. I am so glad she already lived here before we came. It's fun to have someone you already know. Thanks Sarah for being so kind.

Yes you are reading those numbers right, our gas has gone down so much in the last month we can't even believe it. It was a whopping $2.01 for a gallon today. I filled up and it only cost $18 dollars for a half a tank. Now that is where it should be and if it continues to go down then AWESOME!!! We hear that back in Utah it's still in the $3 range. Sorry guys, we hope it comes down soon for you too!!!