J and Sam getting close to a large horse. Knox stayed on the other side of the fence. Eventually all three boys got on a horse for a ride. We visited a farm near their place owned by a friend of mine. The picture on the rock is in a little park by the highway with a waterfall. It was very nice and the boys didn't even get wet. Mary on her scooter is a delight. Her legs are only long enough to push her backward but she is happy. Had a great trip and want to return again. Thanks to all of your for our special naps, for visiting the dog across the street, for the homemade pies, for the trip to Chill and Grill and for the hot dog roast. Grandpa Tutu

Dad has this pic as his screensaver. Its just too cute not to share!

(from left to right: Ashlee--9, Marissa--7, Mallory--4, Sam--7, Knox--4, Mom--29, Nathan--1, Dad--29, Lincoln--1, Brayden--7, J--9, Mary--1, Sierra--13, and Erica--1)

Also, check out Ryan, Roo & Annies new band at: www.mimicrocks.com

Cousin Missy

For those of you who don't know, Melisa Phillips Hadinger just had a baby. Her name is Allison Brooke Hadinger and she was born on December 31, 2008. If you are interested in seeing more pictures of her and her family, check out: http://www.portraitsbypaige.com/hadinger/

Chuck Norris

We love these, they brought us back to the eighties really fast. Where has Chuck Norris gone these days anyway? Now when Spencer falls asleep when he's helping the boys to sleep we know he wasn't really sleeping, he was waiting....

Chuck Norris

If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you.

There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.

Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open.

Chuck Norris CAN believe it's not butter.

Chuck Norris always knows the EXACT location of Carmen SanDiego.

Chuck Norris invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Tom Cruise invented pink.

Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee. Except Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris can eat just one Lay's potato chip.

Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.

When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

Chuck Norris is the reason why Waldo is hiding.

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.

There is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only another fist.

When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

Chuck Norris is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himself in the back of the head.

Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.

Chuck Norris does not get frostbite. Chuck Norris bites frost

Nats B-Day

Nat turned 25 on Friday and we celebrated by opening gifts after school. She got a new comforter because she's moving into our apartment and her twin version is too small.Freckles was very interested in all the action, as you can see below.

She also got a sewing machine because she loves to watch the show where, according to Dad, "the weirdos make clothes for the slanky gals"... (aka Project Runway). Mom will be teaching her how to make stuff in the coming months. Maybe that will save us some money at the mall. :)

Then we went for a fancy dinner at a new restaurant in Pocatello. It was a gourmet 8-course meal, not for the faint of heart. We ate new things like patte, sushi, quail and really pungent cheese. It was all part of the experience though. Nat even ate mushrooms! We were impressed that Pocatello actually has nice restaurants like this.

Weekend in SLC

Mom cleaning out the property this weekend (no... this isn't a relic from the Museum of Clean)

Mom Dad and Nat went down to SLC this weekend to babysit the kids while Ryan and Heather celebrated their 11th anniversary a little early. It was also Uncle Henry's funeral. We made gingerbread houses and had a great time. Luckily Ryan and Heather live close enough to benefit from our services. Just a little incentive for the rest of you. ;)

Nathan

and Marissa and Mallory

driving home on the I-15

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we are thankful for the beautiful 40 degree weather, restaurants who make Thanksgiving food for us, and having no dishes to do afterward!

We woke up early (well... at least Mom and Dad did) and spent the morning working. We have been keeping busy making room for when Ricky and Eden move here in mid December. I'm switching rooms and we are clearing out our "extra" (aka storage) room for Lincoln.

After our morning projects we drove up to Idaho Falls and went to a Thanksgiving buffet. The lobby was decorated up for Christmas, so we took some pictures in front of a tree.

We had a delicious and relaxing lunch/dinner and then drove over to the Idaho Falls Temple. I'd never been there before so it was cool to see it. Its smaller than the LA temple, but a very similar style. We took some pictures...

...and watched "Testament", which was a nice reminder to all of us of what we are most grateful for--the atoning sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We missed all of our friends and family, but we were happy to be together and feel the spirit in the temple. We all agreed this should be our new family tradition.