Paradise aka McCall, Id

My favorite place in the WORLD is McCall, Id. I know I know....not too exciting for most, but I LOVE it. Ty, Bristol and I headed up there with our friends McCall and Cody. (I'm so naming one of my kids McCall:) ) It made for a really really long drive going straight there, but we had a blast. It started off with ice sculptures, followed by some sledding, and snow shoeing. So much fun.
The ice sculptures were a week old, and kinda melting/covered in new snow. But for the most part we could still tell what they were. I think its amazing what people can create!







This is how Bristol sleds! Unfortunately she missed most of the fun, and fell asleep before we even made it to the hill. Call me a bad mom, but I just let her sleep in the laundry basket while we did some major sledding. It was great!




I had never been snow shoe shoeing before, and I love it! Bristol did awesome in the pack. It was a perfect day for the event. I love it when the snow looks like diamonds in the sun. Too pretty!

Cosmic Bowling

A couple Saturdays ago Ty and I were sooooo incredibly bored. It wasn't great weather, so we needed to do something inside. We decided to go bowling! My cousins Kassie and Nick, as well as Ashley met us there. Bristol didn't quite know what to think, but we all had a good time!

Birthdays

January 27: For my birthday instead of presents I impressed upon Ty that maybe we could just go to SLC and do some shopping and go out to dinner. He thought it was a great idea (especially not having to pick out a present). It was a ton of fun! My dad was there for some business meetings and met us for ice cream. Of course he had to stop by the "Build A Bear" workshop because Bristol was pointing at the animals and buy her one...she is spoiled rotten. My mom even sent with my dad a shopping cart cover for me...so thrilling!

January 14, 1984: What would my life be like if Ty hadn't been born into the world? I'm so grateful for him and all that he does. He is such a great husband and daddy. We love him! We celebrated at home with cheesecake, and then later in the week had some friends/family over for a little party. It was so much fun!

Getting ready for the party.

Bristol and "cousin" Olivia. Only 1 month apart!

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I'm A Believer

I'm a believer.
I believe that God lives and LOVES us.
I believe that latter day miracles DO exist.
I believe that trials ARE blessings.
I believe that PRAYER is REAL.


I have been following Baby Bronson's story, after hearing about it on another friend's blog. This is amazing.

To Text or Not to Text: This really is the question

So, maybe this post will be a little bit more thoughtful than my other posts, but I truly am contemplating this. A while ago Oprah had a show on the many car accidents caused by texting. I was watching this and completely amazed. First: Why would anyone text and drive? Especially with children in the car. (Along the same lines as doing your makeup while driving....never understood that either...). Second: I believe that texting is more evidence that the world is trying to move too quickly each day. I have realized that because of texting, I don't talk to many people that I used to LOVE talking to. I MISS it terribly. AND, from a teaching standpoint, I believe that texting is creating not only poor communication skills, but also bad grammer etc. However, from a business standpoint (Thanks Ty) I completely understand how texting can help you out a bit. I'm not completely against texting, but what is wrong with a phone call? It takes just as long! Seriously, I'm thinking about not texting, but calling and seeing how I like it. What are your thoughts on the whole texting issue?

FIESTA BOWL CHAMPS

For quite a few hours before Kick Off we partied like rock stars at the tail gate party....eating ice cream, nachos, hot dogs. How much better could it get?

My cousin Brandon, and my Uncles Billy and Ryan

Grandma and Grandpa were even there!

My high school dance coach, Julie, is the cheer coach for BSU. She's awesome. And to the left of her is Clair, a girl from my ward. So fun to see them in the parade!

Pre-Game Hopefulls!

Post-Game Super Happy Smiley Faces!



BRONCOS WIN!



Leaving Arizona. Have you ever gotten on to a plane through the butt? We have! :0

All in all, we had a GREAT time. Thanks DAD for the AWESOME trip. I'll never forget it!

Shakes...and New Years!

FUNNY STORY! It is a family favorite of ours to make extra thick milk shakes. We love them, and my dad is quite the enthusiest...However, this has meant many busted blenders in the past. A guy that my dad knows from work has all boys and are the same way with their shakes, but they know the secret to not killing "mom's blender." Use a drill with a special attachment. Works like a charm, and the shakes come out nice and thick. YUM!

This year for new years we were in McCall, Id. It was great! We had an awesome dinner at my Aunt Laurie and Uncle Scott's along with great goodies, a great game of ROOK, and some great fireworks. There is nothing but fields and mountains behind the house, so the guys go out back in the snow and light of TONS of LEGAL (???) fireworks that my Grandpa provides while we women watch from the upstairs window. I haven't quite figured out my camera in the dark, but the pics still turned out pretty cool.

Hunting

The boys went hunting not too long after Christmas, and this was the prize...birds birds birds. Notice the matching pants? Christmas gifts for Grant and Ty. Obviously my dad assists in the Christmas shopping. Ya know the saying "Boys will be Boys?" Well, it rings true with this crew!

Bristol's Message

Who ever would have thought that this sweet little thing would grow up to love computers. We are in for it. Bristol loves looking at pictures of herself on the computer, and loves to "type" on her own. Here is a little message from Bristol...typed all by herself!
hdddddddddjfdgfhbdfnjdkjakahsxdhdc s,f edrffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff3frdcfddjnbytgbnhdcxxsfbnhnmnbvbbnnmmnbvhffg
Love Bristol

Early Morning Blues

What is it with babies not forming good sleep habits? AHHHH! I need some Zzzzz's. My pediatrician suggested a sleep study...HA! I have to wonder how well those work...First you drive your baby all the way to Primary Children's Hospital, then put them in a completely unfamiliar sleep environment and expect them to sleep the same way they do in their own bed so that doctors can determine what is going on. Whatever, I think that I'll just go with the wrestless leg syndrome theory as for now. :)

Graduation, Christmas...I'm way behind!

I have way too much catching up to do, but here is a start. We had such a great and eventful December. Ty graduated with his bachelors in Accounting from USU. We then headed to Oakley, Ut to spend Christmas there. Then off to Boise for "Second Christmas." Here's a few pics from the Holidays. I'll post the rest of my "behindness" later!



Ty's Graduation was just like mine. It decided to snow the whole day, but it made for a fun adventure! The program was great, with live bagpipe players and all. Bristol slept through most of it, but She and I are so proud of Ty.


As you can see, Bristol was such a delight getting ready for Christmas. She actually chewed a hole through the wrapping paper of some of Ty's presents. Fortulately there was no peeking! And, Bristol LOVES to be naked...it doesn't last too long. We have learned our lesson. ;)



First up on our Christmas vacation was a party in Oakley, Ut. One of Ty's "bosses" threw a HUGE party that was great. Live music for entertainment, great food, and YES! A sleigh ride through the river bottoms. It was such great fun, a little cold, but beautiful!



Off to Temple Square! We couldn't have picked a colder...or smoggier day. Still, it is one thing that I absolutely LOVE about Christmas. Seeing the lights, and no one can top the lights at Temple Square. It was packed...people everywhere. I'm not quite sure what Bristol thought about it, but she didn't get too cold!







Christmas Morning was great! We all got very spoiled. I in my cowboy boots, and Bristol with her toys...




"Second Christmas" on the 26th in Boise was lots of fun too! Nobody loves Bristol as you can tell. She is completely the center of attention wherever we go!