Monster Ball

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We had such a good time seeing everyone in their costumes. There was good food and some wonderful/hilarious games.  I must say, I've never seen grandma dance like that, or anyone for that matter. It was a real treat. Riley and I figured that there would  be plenty of monsters at this ball so we had best be prepared to catch a few!

At the beginning of the month we went on a date to Texas Roadhouse (those rolls are so. good.) then picked out a pumpkin to carve. Riley has a soft spot for the unpicked pumpkins. We always tend to get the lopsided ugly pumpkins. He's even been talking about getting the sad, pathetic Christmas tree-- of course, that's all we could probably manage in our apartment!

We also took a nice trip up to his cabin. We ate some bbq food and woke up early to see the sunrise! We played some fun games with Merrill and LouJean! They are always so nice to invite us up there and provide yummy food. It was rifle weekend and we heard lots of gunshots. I knew with our luck we would get hit, so we didn't wander from the roads or trails very much.  I learned a lot about hunting and it didn't make me any more fond.

 Sadly, this is the only picture I took... so you'll have to take my word that it was just beautiful! I love going up there. So pretty (during any season), crisp, fresh, relaxing.  Wonderful place.

Actually, I found some on Riley's ipod, so not the best quality but I love them! The one of Riley on the Rock was during the sunrise

identity theft

One day, well actually yesterday, Riley and I were at a computer lab working away on some assignments. A fellow a few computers away was on the phone.  Ordinarily this would have been fine, but I think the information he disclosed was a little... much.  He was talking to his bank and requested that a debit card be sent to him because about 2 months ago his card was stolen and used a lot.  I guess a couple weeks ago he had requested a replacement card but it was sent to the wrong address, so now he was requesting another.  He proceeded to give the banker and everyone in the computer lab all of his personal information including his full name, date of birth, last 4 digits of his social, current address, bank account number, how much money was in his account and the last time he used the card.  We felt so bad and really wanted to interrupt his conversation and tell him that the reason his card was stolen a couple months ago was because he was so loose-lipped about his information!  Fortunately at the end of his conversation the guy next to him leaned over and talked to him. We assumed it was regarding the fact that his conversation should have taken place at home or something.  I hope it was, at least.

Maybe being at BYU had something to do with it....

the cat

I know it's October but this was just too much. Each morning Riley and I usually walk together to the brick oven, then we separate--I go to work and he goes to school. Today was different. We walked outside and it had been raining. Rain in the morning is probably my favorite kind of rain but it definitely had a creepy feel to it. I decided I better get a jacket. Riley had to hurry to school so he could review for a test. He rode off on his bike and I went inside. While walking alone I spotted a cat. This cat had no fear. It was all gray and had green scary eyes. So, I'm walking and trying to ignore it but it just kept following me. So I turn around and it stopped. I stomped my foot a few times to scare it away. I kept walking (really fast) and a bit late I turned around to see the cat charging at me! So I started running. It caught up too fast and before I know it the cat was darting side to side and climbing up trees, jumping off, climbing up another, etc. It was really freaking me out. So I just kept walking really fast, stomping my feet all the way.  I mean, this thing was crossing the street after me. Horrible cat. Finally this girl behind me caught up and I think the cat thought I was too easy to scare and took on another person. I was grateful. The whole time I was walking to work I kept looking behind me to see if it was still there. Must be October.
By the way... the cat looked more like this... Ugh I really don't think cats are attractive in any way. 

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