Holiday Fun!

Here we all are at the tubing place in Garden Valley. Great fun was had by all, as well as several spills by many ('cept Tara, thank goodness, gotta keep that baby safe). Ranee took a big spill and couldn't breath for quite a while. Ended up with some seriously bruised ribs and decided to take a break from the tubing and took a whole mess load of fotos that can be found here. Jon, Collin and Grandpa Bob were the most adventurous. But each person pushed their comfort envelope a little bit. Hunter went down the hill "Superman Style," Jon and Shelby tried tamales for the first time. We recommend the tubing hill for anyone looking for one. Close to home, and super fun.

After everyone's individual Christmas morning events, we all met up at Lynda's for some ham and trimmings. Notice Grandpa Bob and Bobby...standing exactly the same: arms, head, everything. Totally hilarious.

Steven and Karley brought Remy to join in the fun. What a cute little dog. Turns out everyone that meets her wants to take her home. We opened gifts, lots from Argentina. Steven surprised Karley with some boots she thought she didn't get for Christmas. Debbie's family got a Wii and all the trimmings, which made for lots of Wii fun. More Christmas Day fotos can be found here.

On New Year's Day we went to Grandpa Bob's and Grandma Katherine's for some Chili, Wii, Hot Tub, S'mores and roasted Starbursts (very yummy, actually). Most everyone had a chance at playing the Wii. Raving Rabbids were pretty popular. Lynda, especially, enjoyed the musical games. Notice the jumping up and down in the foto. More fotos from New Year's Eve night can be found here.

We also stopped by to see Mom and Bill at their new house. It sure was nice to see them.

And here's a super cute foto of Steven and Karley that was in the background of another foto. Love it!

Happy New Year everyone and Happy Birthday Steven!

There's No Place Like Home!

Dateline: November 23, 2008

In the wee small hours of the morning, look who showed up at the Boise Airport.
Welcome home Brian, Brendon and Shelby! Thanks for the pics, dad.

Go Broncos!!

Boise State has another UNDEFEATED season AGAIN !!! YEA !!!

Ron and Dad watching Boise State beat Fresno State, 61-10

Great "Expectations"

We're pregnant!

Brian's Kids...

Yay!!
Brendon & Shelby will be moving back to Idaho this weekend to live with Brian & Melissa.

Happy Birthday Toddy!

Todd's 18th Birthday was last Friday and Debbie arranged great fun for him!

First off she arranged for Todd to attend a practice of the Blue Thunder Marching Band. Holy Cow! Those people work hard. Todd was describing what they were doing and it was as if Todd was speaking a foreign language. And the drum line? Awesome! Todd got to meet Dr. Wells (the Director guy) who wished him a Happy Birthday and told him to apply/tryout as soon as possible. Good luck!

Then it was Grandpa's Chili at Lynda's (where Todd napped)...

supporting Taush at the State Swim Meet (Go my favorite sports team! Go!)....

then Boondocks!

Where we rode go karts...

Todd played his first round of mini-golf ever

(word of advice Todd, don't listen to Ranee, she totally cheats at mini-golf)...

And played a few rounds of Laser Tag!

Then back to Lynda's for Deep Fried Oreos (of course!)
And a late night of doing what we enjoy the most...spending time with those we love.

Happy 18th Todd!

All That Jazz!

On October 17th & 18th I was privileged to be a chaperone for the Mountain View High School, Premiere Jazz Choir for their trip to the Swing 'n Dixie Jazz Jamboree (aka Sun Valley Jazz Festival). The music was absolutely fantastic!




And the weather couldn't be any more perfect for the middle of October in Sun Valley. As you can see.



Here's a little teaser of a jazz performance by Tausha singing "Wouldn't It Be Loverly". It was performed at the Sun Valley Lodge during "Solos Night".



You can find more video performances at my YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/snowflakethedog

Wish you all could come to Tausha's performances. But I will try to post them on YouTube if I get a video clip.