Back!

I've been on a little break (like, 6 months almost) but its time to get back to it.  There are too many good things happening in our family to not record them so for the next few weeks I'm going to go back and do a big long post for each month from January through May to let you know whats be going on.

Wish me luck.

Formal Night (aka Mormon prom)

Mormon Prom was great this year!  The theme was a night in Central Park.  You can't tell from the pictures but there is a big black New York skyline in the background.

Kahau and all her friends.  Don't they look great?

I swear these 3 had the best time.  They danced and danced and danced.

What a great group of kids.

Meet Fritz

Everyone, meet Fritz.

For the past few months I've felt like Ramses needed a dog.  With the kids gone all day and with me starting to work a little here and there I didn't want Rams to be home alone all the time.  I did a little research and found local rescue that had quite a few dogs open for adoption.  I found a cute little chihuahua-dachshund mix in the group of adoptable dogs. Jason agreed to come with the kids and I to look at "Sparky."  I know he wasn't happy about it but he was a good sport. 

Once we met him we just felt he fit.  He has a completely different personality than Rams and I think he will keep Ramses on his toes.  He is about 6 months old and comes from a kill shelter in California.  He's sweet and he should be the size of Ramses when he's done growing.  We had a family meeting (or 2) about the responsibility of having another dog and the kids swear they are gong to help.  I hope so.

While the kids were at school I went and picked him up.  Here are their reactions to finding out I bit the bullet and got us a new family member:

He came with the name Sparky and that didn't fit him at all.  After a few days and getting to know his personality better (and scouring names on the internet) we've decided on the name Fritz.  A little because I think he's German and a lot because he sorta acts like he's on the fritz.....he's hit a few walls and only has one speed...turbo.

Welcome to the family, Fritz.

(p.s. don't pee on my floor)

Our Little Vacation Home

Here she is in all her glory:

 And, as promised, here are the toys to go inside the toy hauler.

 Jason and I took them out for a test drive and they were way fun!

Now to have the weather warm up a tad and we will get out camping and riding!

February 2016

I'm not sure where winter has gone but boy are we glad for the small break in the cold.  No school today due to President's Day meant we were out for a hike up around Billy Chinook.  It took forever to find the hike, but once we did it was beautiful...and a little muddy.

The Elders have been over a lot lately for dinner (why it's so hard to get them fed some months is beyond me, they're great!) One night after dinner they asked Jason to teach them the art of bow tying. They are practicing their neck wear skills for once they are home from their missions.

THe youth (and me and Ansen, because we thought it would be fun to tag along) had a sledding activity up at Hoodoo. Can you believe our hiking pictures at the top of the post and these winter pics are only 5 days apart? Oh how I love where we live!  Almost any type of adventure awaits within an hour of our home.

Family walks after church are the best.

Jason noticed I took interest in this art piece in Sisters a while back and look what I got for Valentines Day.  He loves me. And I love him. It's pretty special.

We became vacation home owners by way of a travel trailer.  We are excited to hit the road and make some memories. It's a toy hauler so I would expect there to be a few toys added tot he back eventually.

There was a father/daughter dance and a mother/son dance at the church this month.  The girls and I helped out with both and someone even found a hot date.

Happy February!