Sk8r Boi (AKA Skater Boy!)

2.9.08
As I was enjoying Tina's Baby Shower, Trey and Justin were testing out Trey's new toy, a skateboard. We were shopping for Tina's oldest son Jerad's birthday present and Trey just so happened to find a skateboard, just his size.
He is actually pretty good, but I am afraid for the day when it gets warm outside and he wants to try to ride down the driveway. Thankfully, medically imaging for our family is free, I think we could be taking advantage of it very soon!

Tina's Shower

2.9.08
My sister-in-law Tina had a Baby Shower/Open House in her honor today and it was a sweet event. She has been waiting for this baby for quite some time, and pretty soon, a baby boy will be joining their family here on earth. (They have 2 girls and 2 boys here on earth, one baby boy of which is waiting for them in heaven!) A sweet little baby boy is the perfect addition to their little family!
Tina's sister Shauna came from Pocatello to celebrate the event with Tina. It was so nice to spend the afternoon catching up with Shauna. I think if she lived around here, we could become really good friends!

This is the present I gave Tina. Sommers and my "famous" burp rags, a "Molly Bear" from Trey (the bear is from IKEA and it is Trey's only favorite stuffed animal. He named HIS Molly, and we think he got the name from Jessica Dribnak's baby daughter Molly!) and two outfits that I think will be adorable on their little baby boy. The best part of this present is the wrapping paper. I bought it after Halloween in McCall, Idaho at their Paul's Market of all places. It is reversible, green on one side, and pink on the other. I seriously should have bought 5 more rolls of it, I use it all of the time!

GNO (Girl's Nite Out!!!)

2.8.08
Jenn Anderson from my ward is so sweet and thoughtful! She put together a Girl's Night for a bunch of girls, on a night when our stake had a Valentine's "Shin-dig", she realized most of our husbands wouldn't have enjoyed going to a stake dance for older adults!

The night began at Smokey Mountain Pizza where we enjoyed delicious food, laughs and great company. They had my favorite strawberry lemonade!
Next, it was off to the movies to watch 27 Dresses, a movie I had been wanting to see but thought it wouldn't interest Justin. Such a cute movie!

When I got home, Justin had Trey already in bed, he had turned on my electric blanket, and had a bubble bath waiting for me. He was upstairs watching a movie, he thought it would be nice to enjoy the rest of my girls night with a nice bath and a warm bed! He is so thoughtful; he had watched Trey all night, and then continued to think of me. I love you Just!

Janae Ambrose thought it would be fun to get a picture of all of us girls, we basically took up one huge row. This is only part of our Girl's group, Jenn, the one heading up this whole evening isn't even in the picture.

Jessica has pictures from dinner which I will have to steal from her page. Just for a warning, I am pretty much a ghost in her picture, I saw a preview and it isn't looking so pretty. I need some serious sun!

Congrats Justin!

2.5.08
About a week ago Justin applied for a promotion at work and was anxious to find out the results. The new position would be a supervisor over all of the construction department at ACHD, a great jump for him, he would be supervising many men twice his age, and one man who was originally his boss when he first began working at ACHD. He had his interview a few days ago and felt pretty good about it but of course didn't know how the rest of the applicants did.

Well, our waiting finally came to a halt when he was called into the offices of his new boss. He got the position and would start working in it as soon as possible.

We are so grateful for his hard work and are looking forward to his new adventures at ACHD.

We celebrated with Panda Express, Sparkling Cider and a yummy chocolate desert!
Congratulations Justin!!!

What's up Doc?

2.5.08
A sick day for the Trey-Man. He just lounged around at Miss Michelle's house the day before, NOT like him at all, and he had a serious green nose. I took him to the doctor and learned something I didn't know. If a child just starts getting signs of a cold and immediately gets a green nose, don't panic. That green snot is from old mucus. (I know, a little too much information, but I could have saved my whole afternoon and NOT taken him to the doctor if I would have known this.) He has a little cold that should go away in a few days (which it did!).

So, on his sick day, what does Trey want to eat? A carrot. Some may think I am nuts for taking a picture of my son eating a carrot, but this is a rare thing, only to be taken seriously!

Needless to say, I think he took two bites of it and then he was done. At least he tried it!

Snow Day *No Church*

We got a call *late* Saturday night from our Bishop saying there would be no church due to snow. The first thing that came to my mind was, "Thank you Heavenly Father for saving me from my lesson." I really wasn't FEELING it, (the lesson!) and was uneasy about teaching it. What a blessing, the Lord really knows when we are just at our wits!
Just as church would have begun, the snow started falling, and falling, and falling. IT was amazing. I felt like we were back in Rexburg, all over again. Thankfully, I had a car, a nice warm home, and a husband to share the snow day with. In Rexburg, I had none of that, just a sweet roommate, Chelsea Ann to keep me cozy!
Justin shoveled our sidewalks and driveway, and then used that snow to make an igloo. Miss Michelle, Tanner and Taylor stopped by our home to see our igloo and slide, Tanner and Trey had a good time playing in it.

Hot Tubbing in the Snow

Trey hadn't been in our hot tub since he was a little one, and one of our favorite things to do is soak in the tub while the snow is falling. Someone had to take the pictures, so I opted to stay nice and warm in my clothes, inside our cozy home, and take a few pictures! (Plus, you do NOT want to see a picture of me in my suit. EWWWWW, scary!)

Look at that sweet face!!! Doesn't he look like he is having the best time?



The flakes were coming down like crazy, and the wind was out of control. Trey really enjoyed his hot tubbing adventure, UNTIL the jets turned on spontaneously, and then he freaked out. Those could be a little scary! So, out I run, from our cozy home, to grab the scared critter. It was a great time while it lasted, and I am SOOOOOOOOO grateful I got these pictures!
2.2.08

Lunch with the Gerratt's

After working up a serious apetite while sledding (did you SEE the hills we were pulling Trey up?!!!) we stopped in at the Cracker Barrell to eat lunch with our friends Sommers, Scott and Shaydon Gerratt! I have never had a lunch or dinner food, and my sandwich was delicious! We enjoy spending time with the Gerratts, it is amazing we have been friends for 7 years now!

While traveling from the Cracker Barrell home, we passed the Boise Temple and noticed the flag was at a half mass for our beloved prophet whose funeral was earlier that day. We are so grateful for the opportunity we had to be taught at his feet. He was an amazing man who changed the world's perception of "Mormons" in more ways then anyone has. We will miss his smiling face and wonderful teachings.

Sledding with the Moore's

2.2.08
We were planning on traveling to McCall for the Winter Carnival, but had heard the roads were nasty and a storm was coming through. So, we decided to stay in town and go sledding instead!
Justin had done some research, and had heard that there was a perfect place to go sledding right off the highway. I know, sounds very scary and dangerous, but we were really, REALLY off the road and far from traffic.
We invited our friends the Moore's and Gerratt's (we met the Gerratt's later that afternoon for lunch) and had the greatest time. Justin rigged Cooper's dog leash to our tube so we could pull Trey around, what a perfect invention. If it wasn't for that leash, who knows how Trey would have gotten around!



Angie and I have so many pictures like this of Geoff and Justin. We have pictures of them pushing their babies in strollers, walking hand in hand with them, and now pulling them on sleds. So cute, what memories we have with Geoff, Angie and Sydney.


Look at Syd's face, she is so excited.







Justin and Geoff took the plunge by hiking up to the very top of the hill (we were taking Trey and Sydney down the lower half which wasn't THAT steep!). As Geoff hauled down, Angie and I screamed, thinking he was going to take out this little girl. Thankfully, he was far enough away that she was unharmed. Justin got so much air, it was amazing he was able to walk after his trip down the hill!

Blue Man Group

2.1.08
Justin is the master at winning Radio Contests! He called me on 1.30.08 at 8:00am telling me he had just won a radio contest. The contest: he had to speak for 30 seconds without saying, "Like," "UMMMM," and stalling! He was in "speakers group" through work, so this was a piece of cake for him! He of course won, and the prize: Tickets to the Blue Man Group!
We had dinner at Taco Del Mar, DELICIOUS, before the big show! Justin just LOVES to get his picture taken while he is eating, can't you tell?!


The Blue Man Group were definitely high energy and huge entertainment. I have to admit though, most of the night I was just looking at their faces, trying to imagine what the heck they had on it! If anyone knows, fill me in!!!





Taylor, Miss Michelle's daughter watched Trey for the evening! As I was getting ready for our "date," Trey asked me where I was going. He then wanted to go on a date himself, so, he and Taylor had a "date night!" I am sure Taylor was thrilled!
Thanks Taylor, and thanks to Justin for your mad speaking skills!