This year we headed up to Sun Valley ID for Christmas. It was actually supposed to be with my family this year, but I only had a couple days off and we were worried about flights. Luckily Brad's side of the family was within driving distance. We went snowboarding, played snow football, snow baseball, went snow shoeing and played lots of games. We loved it

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas came early this year. I really wanted a treadmill for Christmas, I love of working out at home. Brad wanted the new IPOD touch. I got my gift early because their wasn't a real good hiding place for a treadmill. I have the hardest time buying gifts and not giving them to the person right away. It kills me to hold on to it. I also have to work Christmas eve, so Ill work 7pm to 7am and than we will head straight to Sun valley ID. Sun valley was my third justification of why we should do Christmas early. We still have a few little gifts for Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful season. I love the peace that comes with this time of year. I love this time of reflection of the Saviors life and all that he brought. I love setting goals for the new year and all the adventures to come.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

This is my new amazing treadmill that has a tv, it works with are cable and I can watch movies

Brad's IPOD TOUCH 32gb, 3rd generation......

5 Month countdown!

Today while talking with my Mom we were discussing how Eli is coming home in 5 months. I can count that on one hand. Geez I miss him. I miss his jokes. I miss his pranks. I miss his advice. I miss him visiting me. I miss listening to music with him. I miss talking with him. I miss having him live around the corner from me ( at school). I miss him fixing all my computer problems. I miss our ice cream runs when we couldnt fall asleep. I miss just laughing with him about every day life. I even miss shopping with him (he is always honest). Eli is the type of guy that if you are in a hurry you dont want to run an errand with him. He is friends with EVERYONE, strangers in line quickly come to admire him. He is one of the best brothers you ever have. In 5 months we plan on going to Alabama to pick him up. It makes me to tear up just thinking about seeing him so soon. I secretly hope that he wants to stay with Brad and I while he figures out school.

This one is small- but Eli and his little brothers!

Eli, Kendal and Jory hanging out at our house

We went to Annie's Apple to of course pick some apple with our friends

In the back Eli came to visit me at school... This is in the threatre watching the new Harry Potter!

Eli holding Caden- A very proud uncle

This is a few years ago on Thanksgiving

Dear Eli,

I miss you like crazy. I cant wait to see in just 5 months! You're amazing, keep up the good work. I'm always so proud of you, you never cease to amazing me!

Always, your sis!

SUN VALLEY IDAHO

Right after Christmans i headed up to Sun Valley Idaho to spend time with Brad and his Family. Coming from Arizona i was shocked by all the snow that surrounded us. We had so much fun though. Every day everyone gets together from all the cabins to play football or soccer at 2pm. Pretty much anything goes including de-pantings! Snow shoeing is another big thing, although you have to be in shape to be the leader... i learned that the hard way. I had a great time and really got to know a lot of the extended family and loved the snow!

LoSt In A cOrN mAzE

Brad and I made it to one last attraction before Halloween. John and Hayley invited us to a corn maze. As we took turns leading the way our individual tally's of wrong turn added up quickly. With a plan and lots of laughs we made it through. Thanks again guys!

This weekend was lots of fun. Brad and I had Jenn and Avery over for some pizza and pumpkin carving. We had planned on going camping but the weather was freezing. Sunday we went to Jenn's parents house. They are dairy farmers in Fielding. We got a tour of how their farm works. We had a blast, but I had to work at 3pm so our little trip had to end on the sooner.Thanks again guys!

Our works of art

So we all got together one last time before we said goodbye to Ethan. Of course camping is a huge thing in our family, so we packed up and headed to Navajo Lake in NM. Brad and I had quite the adventure on our way to NM. Once we got to Navajo Lake we went wake boarding, played games, went into Durango for some BBQ, enjoyed Mom's dutch over cooking, played in the water, and mostly just had a great time with the Fam!

Sky passed out on grandpa
Family
I just love how happy she always is
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Caden loves when he has Mom and Dad to himself