My First "Real" Haircut

Before

During

(He had crackers to entertain himself, and he wouldn't sit in the chair by himself.  So mom held him, while Lisa went to work.)

How do I look?

And he gets a sucker for being so good!  WOOHOO!

A 28-Mile Snowmobile Ride

I've always been a fan of snow and the outdoor activities that accompany the snow.  So when Alicia invited us to go on a snowmobiling adventure, I quickly accepted!  We got suited up in snow gear including helmets (which Bentley didn't love) and headed for the hills.  There were only a few problems with the adventure.  The first being that we woke up to a crazy snowstorm/blizzard.  The second being the part where Alicia didn't inform me that the ride was 28 miles in, eat at the Box Y Lodge,  and then the same 28 miles back out.  Which turned out to be an incredibly long and uncomfortable ride for a 2 year old who hated his helmet.  I'm a pretty slow rider, because I don't have much experience in driving snowmobiles. 

For a good majority of the ride, I was behind the group by 5-10 minutes.  Usually, I would find someone stopped on the trail to make sure that I was still coming.  So it was no surprise around mile 13 when all the sleds were pulled off to the sides of the road.  I thought they were just waiting for me again....Then, I see Trav's little girl sleeping in the snowbank. 

 Then I notice that there is a larger problem.  Alicia's daughter, who was riding with Trav's daughter, is not on her snowmobile.  Alicia is asking her if anything is hurt, and she seems to be pretty concerned about the snowmobile.  It all makes sense when I see the boys off the road, trying to start a snowmobile that no longer has a windshield.  Montana had gone off the groomed trail, fallen off, and the snowmobile drove between two trees.  Scary start to ride 13 more miles in, before we start heading back out.

However, the rest of the ride was enjoyable.  We enjoyed a great meal at the Box Y Lodge and let the kids run around helmet free for a while.  Then it was back on the sleds.  While the boys stopped frequently to test out the powder, I just drove slow and steady.  Blowing snow and whiteout conditions made for a turtle's speed, but we surely enjoyed ourselves!  Alicia and Trav thanks for the invite, it was a blast!

Happy Valentines Day

 Helping Mom make Valentine cookies

Enjoying the fruits of my labor!  Happy Heart Day!  We love you!

Layne and Melissa move to Arizona :(

Layne and Melissa finally decided that the don't enjoy cold weather anymore.  Layne had a wonderful opportunity to transfer with his company to Sunny Arizona!  They gladly accepted, and we had a farewell dinner at Texas Roadhouse.  Sad that they are leaving us, but so happy for this new adventure!

The whole family (except Miles)

We surely miss you guys!

Super Bowl Party

Miles's family always has a superbowl party.  Everyone brings their own finger food and we all share during the big game.  This year was no exception; however, most of the time the foods are not sugary or sweet.  So this year, I stepped out of the box and made sugar cookies like the helmets of the teams playing.  New York Giants and New England Patriots....and the Giants won!

Here we are eating delicious food and watching the game.


The Incredible Snow Sculptures

Winter Carnival 2012

Bentley and Tucker in the "Teacups"

 Hanging out in the Forest Service Tent

 Crossing the bridge....

 Going down the slide...

 Ready....

 Go....Daddy....!!

 "To infinity and beyond!"

Candyland...I didn't take a pic of the little cupcakes and candy canes to the left....

A family shot at "Jurassic Park"-The Grand Prize Sculpture

And finally, the T-Rex!



McCall Winter Carnival

Ever since my little sister went to the Special Olympics in McCall, I've wanted to go and check out their Winter Carnival.  They have snow and ice sculptures and celebrate everything cold.  It was very convenient when Miles's aunt called and told us about her brother in law who had a cabin up there.  We started making plans immediately.  On Jan. 28, we packed the car and waited for Miles to get off work.  

Then drove straight to McCall. 

It was dark when we arrived, but after a night's rest...we enjoyed this view of our weekend getaway!

We did lots of this off of the back porch....

We ate lots of snow...and tried to get others to taste it...

Made a few of these...

On Saturday morning, we got up early and took a ride up in the hills with Steve's brother, Scott.  Beautiful views and fantastic snow!  Here we are all suited up....Steve,Tiff, and Bonnie

A view from the top of the Mountain

 

I wouldn't say that this is my best look....

And finally we got to spend some time riding around the property doing this...

On Sunday, we headed into town to check out the snow sculptures!  Since there are so many pictures, I will have to post them in a different post.  We had a great time, and I hope we get to go again!



Welcome 2012! Happy New Year!

We welcomed the new year in style.  And by style, I mean at Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello.  We went with Aunt Susie, Uncle Steve, Milissa and Brad, and Uncle Kurt and Jordan.

We had a great time!  Here's to a New Year.

2012 Goals:

1.  Blog more often.

2.  Cook at least 3 meals at home each week.

3.  Eat healthier and with less junk!

4.  Say morning prayers and read scriptures as a family.

5. Start running again!