December Temple Trip

 December was our ward/youth temple trip. We were excited to go because Mallory turned 12 in November and could go! She was so excited! Since I am in the YW presidency I already had to go, and Michael came to assist with the baptisms. It was such a wonderful day, long but wonderful! Living in Arizona we have to sacrifice a little bit more to make it to the temple. It's not just a 2 minute drive with all sorts of family around to babysit the kids. We meet at the church early in the morning, arrange transportation, then make the 2 1/2 hour drive up to Vegas. A couple from our ward goes up to babysit the kids across the street at the church (this is awesome). We switch off every month. Since it was the youth baptisms also, it took a little longer! Michael was able to do the baptizing with Mallory. She looked so cute and sweet! When we were done we retrieved all the kids and then went to dinner with some other families (this month Olive Garden won out over Cafe Rio). Then we drove home. We were so tired we didn't even stop at Costco or Target! Took us 12 hours to do the temple trip!

 My little Beehive!

 Our YW/YM

The Las Vegas Temple is so beautiful. Excited to go back in February!

Happy Birthday Michael

 November 1st always comes much too fast! It is party after party in the Hauck home this time of year. We didn't do much for Michael's birthday, but we had a yummy dinner and even yummier cake! Logan totally added his toy story belt buckle to the cake!

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 Hallie loves cake!

 The girls filled up Halloween tins with their Halloween candy for Michael! All his favorite too...PB cups, twix, and kitkats!

 My cute boys!

Happy Birthday...watch out for next year! There will be a huge party....a 40 party!!!

How Old Are We???

Michael's birthday is the day after Halloween. The only worse day would be the day after Christmas! It's always "all I can do" to get through the Halloween week, only to have another party the next day. I'm usually up for parties, but so not this year. Unfortunately, Michael had to go to the State office for business (3 hours away), so we had a late party. He never got his sushi lunch that I promised him...so sad! Mallory and I tried to recreate the best chocolate cake on earth, found at Nothing Bundt Cake...and we came close. Michael loved it. All of the sudden this day is a blurr to me. I think we grilled steak and vegetables and had a yummy dinner.

I think Hallie liked the fire...I should light one more often. Anything to keep her happy.

She was happy to see here Daddy. She likes Michael way more than me!

This was Michael's big present from all of us. Logan and I shopped all day for it.

Logan thinks that anytime there is a party it is Logan's party...he says " it's Gogan's burday."

Oh Jillian...you always make me laugh, that is when you are not making me cry!

We gave him a big fire pit! We have needed one for so long.

Of course, the box is the best part. Actually, I think we should set up our big moving boxes for Christmas. May be the best gift ever.

Michael's Vacation

While we were moving we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Lucky us they were having their NASCAR weekend party. ( The kids did get free hot dogs and balloons, and Michael got free Red Bull.) He convinced me to take his pictures with the NASCAR chicks. Too bad they really just worked at the hotel. But he didn't care. He liked the black outfits and heels. He asked if I could get one of those "Outfits." I don't think they make them for Nursing Mothers!!

Here is the real NASCAR. It was quite loud. It scared my little baby.

To finish up Michaels fun weekend he got the best ribs ever. I guess that is what you call a "guys weekend." We miss you Michael!!!