Ice Fishing at Enterprise Res.

This is our first family ice fishing trip. I have always been a little hesitant to take the kids because I thought they would just complain about the cold the whole time but they had a blast!! They fished a little and sled a lot. We didn't have much luck but still had fun. Crey named the fish we kept Flopper and told us he wanted to bring Flopper home and put him in a fish tank in our house. He shoveled water for about an hour trying to get enough water for the fish to survive in the sled but his "shovel" was a ice scoop with holes in the bottom so it didn't work very well. We told him we were going to take Flopper home and eat him so he finally gave in. We were hoping to catch more of Flopper's BIG brothers but didn't have any luck. Maybe next time . . .

Ward Christmas Party '09

Our ward party is always so much fun! We have lots of yummy food, the bishopric and their wives perform on their "guitars" and Santa comes to visit all the kids. Tylie and Crey even brought a letter for Santa to read so they didn't forget what they wanted when they got on his lap.

Christmas Tree Hunting

Christmas tree hunting is always something we all look forward to. As we are riding up Bumblebee Ty talks about the trips he remembers with his family while he was growing up when they would go get their tree. He thinks we have to wait until the roads are almost impossible to get through because of snow and we have to go to the top of Bumblebee. It is always an adventure! Where's the hot cocoa???...

After having our 580 for sell since April it finally SOLD! It is such a relief and answer to many prayers! We are still trying to sell our compactor, excavator and Dodge and hope we can find a buyer soon! Money is such a stress! My testimony has been tried and strengthened so much this last year! I never thought I would say I am greatful for this trial but I feel so blessed right now and don't think I could have grown so close to the spirit without it.
As a youth group we are going to do baptisms for the dead on Tuesday and I am so excited. This is one of my favorite activities we do. Serving in the YW presidency keeps me extremely busy but I really love it! The girls and leaders I get to serve with are awesome and bouy me up so much! Thanks to all of you -I love you!

Random Family Pics

Ty would be so mad if he knew I posted this pic but I don't get pics of him very ofter without him sticking his tongue out or putting his hand in front of his face, etc.





Tylie took this pic of me and told me she feels bad that we don't have any pictures of me (I'm always behind the camera!)

Kids getting ready to go to the Kanarra rodeo.

Halloween 2009

First Snow

I don't like this cold weather one bit -I don't mind the snow but the cold wind is miserable! I'm glad the kids had so much fun playing in it!