Hello. November has been a stressful month. We've been trying to keep Anders sane as he's getting ready to leave for his mission. He's had nothing to do for the last few weeks, and it's not been great. I don't mean to paint a negative picture, but it's not been my favorite time of life. It's not been his favorite time of life, either. But we're still alive, and life ticks on even through it all.
He begins home MTC on Dec. 5... FIVE MORE DAYS. He enters the Provo MTC on Dec. 14, then is scheduled to fly to Denmark on January 18. We're ready for all this to actually happen, but it's definitely bittersweet. We will miss him like crazy, indeed, and we're all pretty anxious and curious how this experience will be. We just gotta have all the faith!
Things with the bizness continue to plug along. We've had lots of growth this year, which is super exciting, but we're feeling those growing pains. We're in the process of hiring a new host for our 3D printing channel because we just don't have time for it- but we also don't have time to hire a new host! We've had several people apply and send in video samples, and we need to set aside some time to hop on a call with each of them to get to know them better. Who has time for that?? Not us! We're always trying to figure this stuff out. I s'pose it will always be interesting and challenging and we will never stop learning.
We need to convert the garage into a shop, but that's slowed by lack of time. We need someone to build a carport for us and convert the garage for us. We just don't have the time to do all the things! It's weird.
Speaking of time, I started physical therapy a few weeks ago, and that's like a part time job. My shoulder, which I've named Shouldie, is seeing some improvement. I've been told that it will be a long recovery, still, since shoulders are a real pain to rehabilitate. But, it doesn't ache all the time anymore, and I think I have a bit more mobility with it. I'm working on my back as well, since I still have some pain there. Over Thanksgiving, we played the aggressive card game of Dutch Blitz- it involved some hunching over, which made my back hurt like crazy. No bueno. But! Good news! Today I ran on the treadmill and it felt normal. Shouldie and my back didn't mind that. Hoorah.
Alright, on to pictures. How does anyone remember anything about their lives if not for pictures?
We went bowling a couple weeks ago with the fam. Ava wore this Elmo costume from when she was a 3 year old. Back then it didn't fit like a tight shirt, that's for sure. Bowling: Kinda fun? We're no professionals.
The replacement Tesla has arrived. The insurance check dropped and Nils was at the dealership within minutes. Not even kidding.
Anders' farewell brunch. We had Liege waffles and breakfast burritos and everyone seemed to like it. :) Anders friends said, "These waffles are BUSSIN'", which means they're good.
Look at all of our offspring at Thanksgiving.
Anders and I made a fancy steak dinner last Sunday.
Anders likes to cook a lot- here he's making homemade pasta.
You know what I like? A Jimmy John's unwich. Yum.a.roo. You gotta get oil and vinegar, though. It's a must.
You know what Aani likes? Taking unattractive selfies on my phone. You know what I like? Texting each day one of her selfies. She usually replies, "Awwww. I'm so cute!"
Fancy steak dinner referred to above. Nerm nerm.
Yesterday Anders and I went to TWO temples! We went to Bountiful and Ogden. He has a goal to go to all the temples in Utah.
Today, Pip was sitting in this chair like she's a person and it just made me laugh and laugh. 
Photo submissions by the children:
Wish us luck as we embark on this mission experience! All the prayers!
