Here We Go!

We are big fans of this movie, but we didn't think we would be going back to a Singles Ward!
On Jan. 25th, Brady was called to be a Bishop of one of the Student wards in the University Stake. Boy, were we Surprised! We were a bit overwhelmed, but excited! His ward meets at the Institute building on Campus with one other student ward. Our family attended the last two Sundays and Man, is it ever Quiet! The kids did pretty good, though. The kids and I will still attend our family ward. But, we will go to the activities and participate in other ways. Brady's parents came and stayed for a week. My mom and sis flew up the next week. It was nice having family here. It still doesn't seem real that Brady is a Bishop, but I guess when he is gone for meetings, it will feel very real. Now I know why it is important to pray for the Bishop and his family! I feel bad that I have slacked off on that. Any prayers are welcome for Bishop Carter and his family! Thank you for all of your love and support. (We'll need it!)

I dreaming of a White Christmas. . . .

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.

Christmastime

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.



Jace's Stash

Josh's New Additions

Legos or Boats

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.

For the party, we took Josh and his friends bowling. Then of course pizza, some Lego cake, presents, and finished the fun off with some video games. I can't believe Josh is 10 years old. I can't believe we've been married for 14 years! Fun times!

For the Coug fans and Alumni of WSU

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.

The Fiddlers Three

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!

To the North Pole!

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.