Santa Train

We had the opportunity to go on a special Military Santa train that BNSF puts on for veterans. It was such a neat experience. The kids loved the train ride and thought they were on the Polar Express with it all decorated and Christmas music playing. We were served tons of snacks and of coarse HOT CHOCOLATE!!! Then Santa came and visited us at our seats and gave everyone a special ornament to remember the event.




Then as a special suprise we met up with some friends afterwards. We didn't tell Ethan who so it was so fun to see thier reaction we they saw each other. I am so glad we got to meet up with them! Such good buddies!

A sad day...

So this last weekend on Saturday a tragedy happened. Our sweet little puppy passed away. He wasn't with us for as long as we were expecting but we loved every second with him. We are heartbroken and miss him very much.

New Things...

So now that we have a new house (I know I have been bad about posting and I promise I will post pictures of our new house) we got a puppy. Meet Roscoe....


He is a Chihuahua Beagle mix or a Chihueagle. Isn't he cute? We think he is.

We also got a new computer desk. Our old one was the first piece of furniture that Nathan and I bought together as a married couple. We actually had our first married couple fight putting that desk together. This one went together much smoother...does that mean we both have matured and grown in our relationship?? But then again we did have words to say to our children while assembling the desk....

First day of School

After a move and a hard decision of changing our minds many times we decided to move Ethan to a new school that is closer to our new home. At first Ethan was really upset. He loved his old school and all his friends. But now that he has been in school for a few weeks his new school is growing on him. Amie also is going to a new pre school...needless to say our first day of school this year was an interesting one.


Amie is at school 3 days a week now. It is nice to only have one baby at home for a few hours. I can't believe how much she is growing up.


My Big boy!!! I can't believe he is in First grade. He loves school and is such a fast learner. It sure is nice to be able to walk to school now.

Camping and Amie's Birthday

Earlier this summer we went camping and got to do some rock wall climbing. The kids had fun and did really well...

Amie getting ready.


Ethan was so brave...I am so proud of him!

Nathan reached the top! GO NATHAN!
My Princess turned 4 this summer! I can't believe how big she is getting.

Here is the cake. I am really pleased with how well it turned out. Especially for my first time using fondant.

Oh, What do you do in the Summer time?

Enjoy our beautiful valley....

Yummy S'mores on a hot Summer night....
Horsen' around....
Play a little peekaboo....
and loose a few teeth...




Is that what you do so do we!!!

Amie's take on her mom

"This is my mother. Her name is Emily. She is about 15 years old. She has blue eyes and brown hair. She weighs about 13 pounds. Her facorite food is hambergers from McDonalds. She is smart, she knows all about shoppin' for my clothes, and helpin' out at brother's school. She spends most of her time havin' fun with me and brother. Best of all mother likes to hide under blankies in her room. Mother takescare of me by letting me do the jobs! I think my mother is best in the world because her takes care of us with love. If I could wish for anything in the world for my mother, it would be for to be in that new house so some people can look at our house.

Love, Amie