On November 4, 2024, the federal election was held to elect the president of the United States. Our hearts were so relieved, on election night, when it was obvious that Donald Trump won in what was called a landslide. He won the electoral college vote, the popular vote, and won every swing state. We, the people, made an enormous statement that we did not appreciate the mess that the current administration put our country in.....open borders, DEI hiring, unlawful prosecution of political opponents, inflation, weakness internationally, lying, corruption, and so much more. We can't wait for January 20th when President elect Trump is sworn into office. Hopefully our country can survive the threat of wars around the world and all the things the Biden administration will do to keep Trump from being able to carry out his plans to put our country back on the right track.
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| The Red Wave |
We celebrated Lincoln's birthday this month. He is really into Paw Patrol so I made him a Paw Patrol cake complete with some Paw Patrol figures on top. He love it and the Paw Patrol presents he got - Chase, Ryder, and Marshal.
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| Every Sunday since his birthday, he insisted the Westover girls play Paw Patrol with him. They were such good sports. |
Other happenings in the month included a Tea Ring class that I taught for the Relief Society sisters and then the following week hosted the Relief Society lunch bunch at our home. The tea ring class took some prep as I wanted each sister to make her own ring to take home and bake. We had 14 sisters rolling out dough in our kitchen and having a great time visiting. I was glad I could be of service to the Relief Society sisters this month.
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| Making tea rings |
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| Two tables set for lunch bunch |
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| We had 12 sisters in attendance |
Jon made an unexpected visit one weekend this month. He came in on Sunday, had dinner with us, spent the night, and the went to his appointments on Monday. It was a short visit but it's always fun to have family staying with us. We look forward to having his family here with us for Christmas.
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| Jon loved little Ledger. |
We were grateful to have all the Westovers here for Thanksgiving. Andrea, Casey, and Lydia flew in a couple of day before Thanksgiving so all their college girls came up to stay here through the weekend. We had a houseful but we loved every minute of them being here. Our home is filled with so much laughter when they all get together. The girls made their traditional chocolate pie to go along with my pumpkin, apple, and lemon pies. Needless to day we were eating pies all weekend.
Andrea stayed for another four days so she could pack up Jillian and drive her home. Jillian finished her student teaching and was excited to go home to Oregon for the month. It looks like she might get a job teaching in Idaho Falls. That would be such a blessing if it happens as that is where she wants to eventually teach.
We attended our last BYU football game for the season and probably for the rest of our lives. This season was fun because the team went undefeated for 10 games. The problem is that most of the games were late at night when it's below freezing. At the next to the last game, the people in front of us kept standing up so I hardly saw the game at all. Being cold and crowded isn't as exciting as it was when we were younger. Our warm and comfortable theater seems like a much better place to watch BYU sports, especially football.
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| Brrrr.....too cold |
Todd and Kailee bring their family to our home most Sundays for dinner. We love that they love to come here. We enjoy seeing the children play together. It's such a blessing to have them living relatively close to us to we can watch their children grow up. We missed that with all our other grandchildren.
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| Wrestling on the floor |
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| Avery trying to be me with my glasses and Kindle |
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| Todd and Aria working word puzzles on Todd's phone. |
Only this one meme for this month:
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| We truly believe his life was preserved so he could right the wrongs our country has experienced these past 4 years. |
