Tubing at Soldier Hollow 2010

We went tubing at Soldier Hollow again this year - what a blast! If you haven't ever gone, you really should! Watch the paper for coupons, it's a bit pricey, but oh so fun! We got up there and starting getting our warm clothing on and of all things, we forgot Matthew's coat! How did that happen?! So Alec took the lining out of his coat and Matt wore that to keep warm, then I took the lining out of my coat and gave it to Alec. Good times!

Matt playing on the tubes

Nate playing peek-a-boo

Alec

Up we go...

What a cutie!

Me and Court

Court and Tim

My boy Alec...

Matt and dad...

Me and Court

Trying to look mad - good try Court!

Riding up the hill in style!

Alec and his friend Nate Lemon

Tim and Matthew

One day your eyes are going to stay like that!

Yippee!

Me and Matt just finished a ride down...

Here she comes...

Up you go...

Courtney's Room Re-do!

We re-painted Courtney's room over the break and re-decorated it as well. Tim painted all her furniture black and we went on a trip to Ikea for some accessories. She picked everything out and had an idea for zebra print. I wasn't sure at first but I must say, I'm really happy with the way it turned out. The best part is, she is keeping it SO clean! YIPPEE!

Snowboarding on Christmas Break 2009

Alec and Matthew tried out their snowboards on the hill at their school and then headed over to the BIG hill by grandma and grandpa's house. They had a fun time!

Alec

Matthew giving it a try...

Woo Hoo a jump!

A visit to Iona, Idaho 2009

The day after Christmas we packed our bags and headed to Idaho to visit Jason & Amber. We had a great time letting the kids play, playing cards and just spending time together. Thanks for feeding us all and letting us crash at your house guys!

How high can YOU wear your pajama pants? :-)

Jason with his twins - Brigham and Brighton

4 little boys snuggling with grandma and grandpa

Playing cards and trying not to die from the

emissions...ha ha ha

Martinelli's does a body good...

Jason and Amber

More emissions...

Matthew and Alec ready for church in their new

Christmas sweaters. Handsome boys.

Brigham, Jaden, Matthew and Brighton. Or it

could possibly be Brighton on the other end and

Brigham at the other end. I can't tell them apart!

My "Little" brother Jason

Waiting, waiting, waiting

Mom, Jason and Dad

Campout!

Jaden and Matthew

Amber and Mom

Wrestling...

Jaden's new ski's - Jason is anxious to get him

on the slopes.

Playing on the jungle gym

Alec shooting his BB gun at some cans.

Matthew giving the ski's a try

Christmas Eve 2009

Christmas Eve was at Cynthia's house and was such a nice evening. We had our usual menu and enjoyed every bite. After dinner we always have a little program where the kids perform their talents and then we watch a video about the Savior. This year we did something new, thanks to an idea from Jodee, our hair stylist! We talked about gifts and what gifts we could give the Savior in the coming year. It was to be something personal that we could each work on - we didn't share what those things were, but everyone thought about it for themselves. Then we each took a red balloon that represented our gift and went outside to send our gifts to heaven. We then let the balloons go and sang happy birthday. Next year we will talk about those gifts and what difference it made in our lives to work on them. I'm so grateful for a family that loves each other and wants to improve each year. We help each other to do our best. We are so blessed!

Our family...

Trey, Corbin and Ellie

Cynthia and Michael playing a duet...

Letting our balloons go...

Kyson and Avery playing

Brittany (Tyler's fiance) and Tyler

Grandpa Larry giving a Christmas message.

Brad and Kyson

The teenagers...Dakota, Madison, Courtney, & Michael

Madison & Courtney

Cute boy cousins...Corbin, Trey, Matthew & Alec

Tyler, Brittany and Kyson

Tiffany & Melissa

Avery & Steve

Scott and Ellie

Larry and Brian

My bearded wonder Tim

Cynthia

Logan and Sterling

Mom and Dad (Charleen & Larry)

Gingerbread Houses 2009

We have a tradition to make gingerbread houses each year for Family Home Evening. I actually thought we would skip it this year, but the kids had a fit, which surprised me because I didn't think they really cared about the activity that much. I was happy to know they enjoyed spending time together, so off I went to buy candy and graham crackers! It is always fun to see everyone's creations!

Christmas Party with friends - 2009

As always, we had a fun evening with our dear friends. Good food, great company and laughing. It just doesn't get any better than that. Also we played a fun new game called "What?" It was a very fun evening!

Me and Tim

Shaun and Candy

Mike and Jelene

Peggy and Ken

Don and Nicole

Sitting around visiting...