Temple in the Winter

Just had to steal this picture because it is so
beautiful.

So glad chocolate is good for me

Homeward Bound

A quick photo before Mindy and
Evan left for home.  It was a fun
time with these guys, even though
it was cold and snowy.  We all
endured just fine.   Thanks for
coming over to visit.  

Scones and FHE

Scones and honey.  Nothin' better

Sledding at home

Papa and Carli on the sled run,
New Year's Day.
Mindy has more and better
pictures.  Hope she will post
them.

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

It was so beautiful this morning that I was compelled to take these
pictures.  The snow has frozen to
everything and with the sun it just
made it like a winter wonderland.
It is to be about 4 below tonite so
this scene will continue for a
few more days.  

8 inches so far

Scott's a Deacon

Sunday Scott was ordained a Deacon by Cory.
This was taken just afterwards.  Nice thing was CJ was
able to stand in the circle this time. 

Gingerbread Houses

Erin and the kids  came over to make some
graham cracker /gingerbread houses.
We are just starting our houses and it took all
night to finish.  They did a very good job with
them and Erin made one for Carli.

Thanks for coming over for dinner and an
activity.

My Helper

Kitty was playing with the ribbon while I
was wrapping packages tonite.   She is
my little shadow - follows me from room
to room. 

An Overnight Guest

A door to door salesman dropped by last night and this kitty was following him.  She politely decided to stay at my house (can't imagine why) and spend the night.  She just meowed and meowed at the door until I couldn't stand it any longer.   I let her in!
I put a towel on the patio and she slept there until about 5 am and then started meowing.  So, here she is - very much at home.  Right now she is sleeping in Dad's computer chair while I am doing this blog.
He put a sign on the corner post - I hope I get a call today for her.   I think she is a house kitty and well taken care of.   If she were mine I would call her Muffin - but I can't be her Mom. (and don't you girls start begging to keep her)

What Shall We Give?

A Snowy Picture

Snow Slide on the shop

Dad's Corner

(More toys)
This is where Dad exercises every morning for
1/2 hour.  He has his laptop on a shelf where he
reads his scriptures at the same time.
He also has the little tv for a dvd or the
cd player for whatever goes with that.
He's set for the winter~~!!

The Ernie Hat - Who Remembers this Hat?

Who remembers this hat?  I'm
watching Carli today while Erin and
family go skiing.  She walked in
wearing this little hat.  Oh My Gosh!
I haven't seen this for years.  I think
I bought this for either Cory or Andy.
But I have a picture of Andy wearing
it in that blue snow suit when she
was about Carli's age.   Wow -
and I remember loaning it to
Mercer , I think, when you guys
went to Liberty Lake egg hunt.???
It's a good hat.

Dad and his toys ?

This is after 4 driveways and our back yard.    Now I am drying his clothes so he can "go to work".

Here He Goes

Dad with the snowblower.   The  trailer you see  is one  he built
to haul it in plus he can haul a
couple of motorcycles and the
boat on the top.  I think he's in
his 2nd childhood.