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?

Cross Country Skiing!

The City of Pocatello was doing a free day at Nordic for the family to go cross country skiing or snow shoeing. It was a lot of fun. The kids got tired quick so we put them in a toboggan. That was quiet the workout. We had a great time!

Brayden actually did pretty good. He stayed up for the most part. His favorite part was the hills. (down not up)

Jaycie, on the other hand, was on the ground a lot.

Brayden had me take over pulling for a little bit saying. "Mom needs the exercise, she is gaining weight". He must hear me talk about it all the time.

Dance Class!

Jaycie started tap and ballet at the beginning of January. She has gone three times and loves every minute. The first day Jaycie went she wasn't shy at all, she jumped right in and did great. When she was done she walked over to Nick and said "Dad I think I need a tutu!" She was the only one there that day without one.

A few pictures Nick took at dance class.

Sorry the Video is crooked. Just tip your head to the side.