Weekend @ St. George

Two weekends ago we went to St. George to visit our friends, Cole & Gabrielle. It was Gab's birthday that weekend. We stayed with them and had a lot of fun. I would have to say our biggest highlight was Bunny Shooting. Don't you worry, they are ugly looking things, and really don't need to live. Lets be honest, Cole didn't think there would be a chance that I would take one down and boy did I prove him wrong! I shot him down with a 22. Even though I come from a family of girls....I've got some toughness in me:)

Look at that creature. They make me laugh.

Me, Rodger, Gabs, Cole, and James.

Thanks for the great weekend. We can't wait for the CRUISE!

Other News:

We close on our house this week and move into a new. We are excited and sad. It's our first home so it will probably always stick with us, especially because of the story behind getting the home. But we are ready for the change and the new home. We move this weekend. So I'm sure you can guess what we have been up to, packing! It hasn't been too bad, expect everything has to be perfect because of me. Pictures/details to follow, but give me time:)

Happy Halloween!

Choo Choo

Oh my CRAP! I am in love. Love, love, and more love. I have heard a lot about Ticket to Ride, the game. I knew my cousin, Jessica and her husband Tony, were very much into this game. We have been throwing the idea around to come over and play the game for months. Well, it finally happened last night at short notice. Rodger and I can't get enough. Let me explain. We started at about 9:00 and ended our first game about 10:15ish. They were up for another round and with little convincing I agreed to play again. I, like most Beechers (Jessica and I decided) need a lot of sleep but this didn't stop me from continuing another round. Jess and Tony said we are pretty good for playing our first time, better than average. They own the United States version and we decided we are going to buy the Europe. Bring it on again guys, Monday nights seem to be the best:)

Weekend Highlights

We had a lovely weekend. It started off with Friday night. We went to dinner at The Gateway with Michael and Abbie and then went and saw Couples Retreat. What a treat it was, we all really enjoyed the movie.

Saturday morning we went to breakfast with my dad, Chels, Caroline, and Ava. Chelsea brought pictures of her baby growing inside her. It was cute to see the girls reaction to the pictures, "Where is the baby?" I can't begin to imagine what what going through their heads. Anyways, we had wonderful conversation and a delicious meal. Afterwards Rodger and I had a Couples Massage. It was a Couples Weekend! Ha, anyways it was delightful. It was both of our 2nd professional massage and our first time doing it together. We loved it. I wish we could do this once a month. We will probably have to do it every so often though. It was much needed, especially for Rodger. The lady said he has soooooooo many knots it his back, poor thing stresses too much. He is working on that. I, on the other hand, hardly ever stress, I consider it a gift. Rodger definitely makes up for the 2 of us in that area. We then went to my twin cousins baptisms. It was fun to see family and participate in that. They are silly boys with quite the personalities! We then went home for some "Me time" and Rodger played nintendo while I took a nap. Afterwards we had the lovely opportunity to GET to watch the twins. When I asked my dad if we were still on to watch them, I believe I said do we HAVE to watch them? He didn't like the way I put that question. I don't think he realizes how much we LOVE to watch these two little sweethearts. Lindsey and Landon joined us and we went to my favorite, don't make fun, Pepperbelly's Resturant. Afterwards, when we dropped the girls back off to their parents, we went to "Scary Hill" I believe this is now our 3rd time going this season. We have become avid about minature golfing and let me just say, Rodger and I win everytime! Linds and Landon have to buy us treats at Chevron because of our major skills (or should I say Rodger's).

Sunday was a relaxing day as usual. Nursery was great at church. We only have 1 more time left before we are out of the ward, it will be sad. We will miss many but we are excited for our new adventure!

Oh.....may I not forget:) The news about the sex of Baby Covington is:
It's A Girl!
Buttons doesn't like the normal PINK for girls. Her room will consist of mostly PURPLE, her favorite color.

What's Up With Us

• Landon got his LDS Mission call to Campinas, Brazil. He leaves January 6th. We are very excited for him and his new adventure. We will miss him lots, seriously!
• Our house is under contract to a lovely couple. Things are running smoothly so far. We close the end of this month.
• We had a week to find a house to close the same time as our current home. We found a few favorites and settled on one that stuck out more than the others. It is located in "Klayton" It is on the border of Kaysville and Layton. In our original search, we didn't even look in Layton, but we decided to last minute and we are so glad we did. We love the home! It is about a minute North of where we currently live, not far at all. We couldn't be more excited!
• We are so happy The Utah Jazz are up and running. We are excited for the season.
• Rodger's bike got stolen from our garage. I was mowing the lawn the other day and when I was putting the lawn mower back I had to take about 3 double takes to make sure it really wasn't there. I was so upset! Nothing else was stolen, not even my bike. Now no one will ever go on bike rides with me.
• We have started going to the Gym. We love the feeling and we love to go together.
• I can't wait for this Friday. Chels and Joe find out what they are having. I vote Girl. Hello, The Bennett's are full of girls, we are a girl family.
• Rodger is extra busy with work and is loving almost every minute of it.
• We love Fall. "Welcome Fall" (inside joke of ours)
• At my work we are doing a Fruit and Veggie Challenge. I am doing quite well. It is recommended to have 7 servings a day. I get at least that each day.
• We are going to St. George next weekend to visit our good friends Cole and Gabrielle. It is Gabs birthday and we can't wait to go on a small vacation. It is getting us even more excited for our Cruise with them this December!
• We wanted to have a Halloween Party this year (even last year) but with the move we won't be able too. Hopefully one year it'll happen.
• We love Biggest Loser
• Tonight is our last Fall Softball Season Game. We have not won once. We rock.
• At my work I (along with 2 others) got Employee of the Month. It made me laugh about what they said about me. "Consistently going above and beyond. Quietly goes about being efficient and always willing to help." I like the "Quietly" part.
• We realized last night we will have the lovely opportunity of giving talks in our new ward. Rodger asked if in this ward, "Can we be inactive?" It didn't deserve an answer.
• We can't wait to see Couples Retreat this weekend. Bring on Vince Vaughn, my favorite.