Our dreams came true and then some with the loads of snow that was dumped on us. Christmas day was white, bright, and briskly cold. This picture was taken Christmas day in the afternoon on our way to our friends and nieghbors to see what Santa brought.
The boys all geared up in their new Christmas attire.
Our Friends and Neighbors came to our house for a Christmas Eve Celebration. Isn't our Nativity Scene wonderful?
All Decked out in their Christmas Eve presents and waiting on the stairs to go see if Santa came.
Jairdens Loot.
Happy Birthday Josh and Happy Anniversary Honey! Yes, Josh was born on our 4 year Anniversary Dec. 17th. Of course the Birthday festivities rule the day. We celebrate our anniversary whenever. 
Fancy now, huh!?! Martin Stadium had a bit of a rennovation. A new huge jumbo tron was added, Gates at the front and real concession stands and bathrooms. Yep, no more porta-johns lining the stadium. And the newest addition is the bronze Cougar statue. It is big and impressive. The pictures didn't turn out as well as I liked, but the sky was awesome that afternoon.
Joshua's first Orchestra Concert. He loves playing his violin with his friends. The songs they performed were "Twinkle Little Star", "Mary had a little lamb", and "Old McDonald". They were accompianed by the High School Orchestra. It was a great concert. Way to go Josh!
Ah, the Christmas Season. For Thanksgiving weekend, we drove up to Coure D' Alene and went on a Holiday cruise on the lake. The boat was warm inside and served hot chocolate. Outside on the boat, it was cold, but the lights were fantastic! The boat took us to the "North Pole" and we saw Santa in a cabin. He called the kids by name and wished us a Merry Christmas. All of the sudden, the lights of Santas village all came on. What a spectacular sight! This will definately be added to tradition list.
December 1st, 2007. I can't believe it has been a year since my Grandpa Johanson passed away. It still seems weird that he is gone. I didn't get to see much of him the last 10 years. But, he came to every celebration we had in Utah for the kids. I miss his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He didn't laugh, he chuckled. His strong, wood worked hands and tall stature always made you feel like you were in the presence of greatness. We all looked "up" to him, literally. Grandpa Jo, thank you for the bear hugs, the laughs and the knuckle sandwiches. I miss you and love you.
