THE PROPOSAL

November 21st Brett & Lauren got engaged!! Brett worked hard to make it a surprise, and a surprise it was! He had taken photos of objects to spell out "Will You Marry Me" and put them in frames...After an afternoon of shopping at the Park City Outlet stores with her mom and cousin, Lauren ended up at the Dakota Lodge (at The Canyons) where Brett was waiting in the restaurant (Spruce). Her mom told her they were going on a tour of the lodge so she could recommend it to her clients (she's a travel agent). Brett was supposed to be at the U of U football game with Lauren's dad and brother...When Lauren saw Brett she said "What are you doing here?" All he said was "Hi", and she started to cry!

After a wonderful dinner, a limo drove them to Lauren's house to celebrate with her family.

P.S. She said YES!! Wedding date is June 26th!

Nov. 11th - Happy B-day B!

Brett - Age 2 - He has a few more candles to blow out this year!!

P - A - R - T - Y...

Lauren's very creative cake!

Celebrating at La Caille...last birthday as a single guy!!

Happy "Howl-O-Ween"

Happy Birthday Darren!

Darren celebrated his 23rd birthday on Oct. 14th. We took him to Tucanos Brazilian Grill for dinner, then the family came over for the traditional Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors Ice cream cake. Darren is a wonderful son-he's a wealth of knowledge (especially sports trivia and stats), loves photography, likes to watch the Utah Jazz play, and is a super fun Uncle!

WE LOVE YOU D!
"Super Darren" with Grandma Colleen - Halloween 1986

Checking out his new Canon 7-D!


Hangin' with friends

PHOTO OF THE MONTH: "Maple Leaf"

This photo was taken by Brett in Mueller Park Canyon...

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

CARAMEL POPCORN:

(A Halloween tradition, along with homemade chili, pumpernickle bread and spudnuts...)

Bring to a boil: 1 cube butter, 2 1/2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup Karo syrup. Add 1 can Eagle Brand Milk and cook to soft ball stage (240 degrees on a candy thermometer). Pour over 3 batches popcorn (1 1/2 cups unpopped), that has been put in a VERY LARGE bowl or pan. Mix well and spread on waxed paper and let cool. Store in ziplock bags.

*This is a soft, chewy caramel popcorn...

Trip to Kauai

To celebrate our 35th Anniversary, Dale & I went to Kauai. We stayed at the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club on Poipu Beach. It's a beautiful resort and we had a wonderful time.

Highlights: Helicopter ride, driving to the North Shore, seeing sea turtles up close, dinner at Dondero's at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, and walks on the beach. Our only complaint about Kauai is all the roosters, chickens & birds. They're everywhere (even the beach) and they are NOISY!!