Playing in the Snow...

In January (I know its a bit late, but we've been busy) we went snowmobiling up to Amanda's family property up Lava Ranch. It was a beautiful day to go riding and it was so much fun! We caught the sun setting on our ride- it is so peaceful to be away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nursing School

Well I started the nursing program this past week- it was a bit overwhelming- but I still survived the first week! I have 5 more semesters- then I'll be done (yeah!). It's so crazy all the stuff we will be learning in the program- right now I can't see how anyone can do it. Somehow I will manage :). Hopefullly you all want to be my dummies...Who wants to be the injection dummy? (just kidding).

My Little Pouting Boys

I'm going to have my hands full w/ TWO pouting boys in the house!!!

Christmas 2008

Christmas was wonderful as always. We first went the weekend before Christmas to Amanda's family's house. Then we headed to Blackfoot to spend Christmas with Brian's family- his parents, sisters Alycen, Taunya, and Candace, and brother and sister in-law Mark and Sarah and there son Boyce. On Chrismtas morning, at aroun 3 or 4 am, the power went out in Blackfoot because of the blizzardy wind and snow. We had candles lit all over the place until we were just about to read the Christmas story and then the lights came back on (a little bit after 6 am). Then we opened up our Christmas- Avery slept through it all. Eventually he will be the one having to get US up for Christmas.
Avery and his cousin Boyce on Christmas morning.


Avery and daddy after opening their presents.



Our 1st Christmas as a family.




getting ready to read the Christmas story with Brian's family.





Opening up Avery's Christmas presents from Grandma and Grandpa Downs.