Graduation!!

Nick DID IT!! We are so proud. After a busy two years Nick completed classes for his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. He is now one step closer to accomplishing one of his goals of being apart of a federal agency. Good job Nicker. WE LOVE YOU!

Granite Hot Springs!

Nick and I were finally able to have a day off together so we decided to go snowmobiling with my sister and Eric. We had a great time. Brandy and Eric let us use Rob's sled which was great. Jaycie rode with Eric and Brandy and when Eric would start up a hill Jaycie would tighten up and say "Hey Brany, Eric is trazy." She loved it though. Brayden also took a turn on Uncle Eric's sled and had a blast. I think Brandy spent most of her time hanging off the back end of the sled just trying her hardest to keep her and Jaycie on the sled.

Our hot dog roast in the snow.

Brayden came running down the stairs, ready to jump in. I quickly warned him that freezing toes in the hot water will burn. He of course was way to cool for mom's advice and said it wouldn't hurt "him." He put one foot in the water and of course it burned. So we had to hear him whine about how is feet hurt. I finally just made Nick force him into the water. What does mom know?

Ice Fishing!


We planned another ice fishing trip so that I could be apart of the fun and sure enough it was fun. I did more pulling kids up and down on the sledding hill than actual fishing, but the ride down was a good time. We only caught two fish the whole time, one of which Kaden Wakley caught. He caught his two seconds after putting the fishing pole in the hole. I have never seen such a patient kid. Brayden and Zach were all about playing, but not Kaden. He sat by that hole the entire time. The girls decided that eating, chit chatting, and sledding were the way to go. This was the fish that Kaden caught and it took him a lot to leave his hole for this picture. He kept looking back at his hole to make sure he wasn't missing any fish.
This is Mia in the back then Jaycie and Ellie in the front. They had a lot of fun.
The proud fishermen!!
This is Nana attempting to slide down the hill with the grandkids. She didn't make it so far.


The girls taking a break for a snack and some girl talk.