Boise Trip! (April)
Each month Nick goes down to Boise for Drill, this time we had Jen and Jesse go with us. It was a lot of fun. We stayed in a hotel, went out to eat, took a tour of the military base, and went to Boondocks. It was nice to have a weekend away.

My children (especially Jaycie) pose for every picture taken of them. They make me laugh!
Such an intense conversation they are having.
Yes, this is Jayce and I behind Jen and Elle. We were pretty much there the entire time. We did pass them once I think, but that was because Jen purposely slowed down to let us go. Jaycie kept yelling "Get out of the way Car" Something my road rage mother taught her.
Jaycie had tubes put in her ears. That is what the orange goop is in her ear, not ear wax!We had such a good time. The Boise Trip was a lot of fun this time. Thanks Jen and Jesse for going with us.

It's the DODGE NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO IN POCATELLO IDAHO!!!! This is what is heard at my house throughout the last couple weeks of March and into April. My Kids and Nick feel very compelled to yell this repeatedly up until the day we attend the rodeo. It is always a good time. We usually try to go one night out of the week. It is always the same old rodeo but the kids love it.

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.

JUST FOR FUN!!!

Where is Brayden? Where is Brayden?

Here he is, Here he is!!

Where is Jaycie? Where is Jaycie?

Here she is, Here she is!!

GONE FISHIN'

Nick is an awesome stay at home dad/police officer. He cooks, cleans, does laundry, drives the kids to school and dance, and still has time for fun. All while I am at work. He decided to take the kids ice fishing with Grandpa Edwards. They had a lot of fun. They didn't get one bite but enjoyed playing in the snow and with slimy worms. Wish I could have been there. Thank you Nick for being so wonderful.





Brayden got home and said, "Hey mom, I played with worms and it didn't bother me one bit." Look at this face, do you think it looks like it bothered him?