Laine Turns Nine

Laine turned nine this year and enjoys going to a Charter School. She especially enjoys jumping rope with friends.

Winter Scenes

A December snowstorm that dumped 4 inches in a couple of hours.

Ben making snow angels

How much snow we have now and have had for 3 weeks.

Somewhere is this snowbank is my cell phone.

As the thermometer dips into the single digits for the high in Idaho Falls, I have to remind myself how beautiful winter wonderlands can be. This winter has been the snowiest and coldest. We've had a foot of snow since December 24 and I don't think it's going to melt soon. Because I'm not a winter-sport person, I have a tendency to complain about the drab winter days, but then I remind myself of the holidays, the fireplace, and time spent indoors with my family playing games, eating popcorn, watching movies, and how good hot chocolate tastes and feels after being outside for awhile.

Todd and his family know how to enjoy the snow!

A winter from the past.

Laine's Baptism

Laine was baptized on November 24 by her father, Todd and confirmed by her oldest brother Reed. Here are some of the pictures from this fun occasion.

The Long and the Short of it.

Either way, this is a mighty cute young lady. Laine enjoys reading, plays with friends very well, enjoys dancing and piano lessons. If you came to visit, she would introduce you to Annabelle, her pet rabbit and show you a special place in the yard where Annabelle is getting ready for winter.

Grandma can't Edit

I can't figure out how to add more pictures so I'll do it this way until Diane is in town to give me and others a lesson.

Laine Celebrates Her Eight Birthday

Laine was very excited about her 8th birthday. She loves to get presents.

She also likes to make a cake, blow out the candles and make a wish.

She likes her new scooter.

Lance, it isn't that bad.