Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Snowmobiling in Yellowstone

This year for Christmas my parents took us all snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park instead of doing the gift thing. My whole family was able to be there, except Audrik. It was an absolute blast! I would love to do it every year.

Kurt and I had vouchers to stay at Shilo Inn so we took off early and stayed in Idaho Falls Saturday night. With work being so crazy it was really nice to just have some family time. We went swimming and just vegged. On Sunday we met Kurt's sister, Teresa, and she took Audrik since we felt he was a little young for the snowmobile ride (Thanks, Teresa!). After dropping off Audrik we headed for West Yellowstone. My parents had gotten us all hotel rooms to stay in on Sunday night. Once we made it to West Yellowstone and got checked in we went and had some yummy pizza and then went back to the hotel to play in the pool. The next morning we took off early to start our snowmobiling adventure. We had to have two guides because of the size of our group (you can't snowmobile in Yellowstone Natl. Park without a guide). It was so beautiful and we had an amazing time. We got to see a bald eagle, elk, buffalo, and coyotes. The buffalo were a little close and let me tell you - they are massive!

Draven in Idaho Falls

The crazy family

My sister, Barb, with her son, Josh, and Draven

Kurt throwing Weston up in the air while playing at the pool.

Snow angels


Draven with his cousins, Maddie and Dresden
Joshy, Grandma and Draven
Draven and Dusty (Drave has the best cousins ever)
Snowmobiling is hardwork!
The whole crazy group


Don't ride with Draven - he is DANGEROUS!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

A Magical Train Ride

About three weeks ago we were able to go to Heber City and ride on the Polar Express train. It was so much fun! There were train conductors, elves, hot chocolate, and cookies. Santa and Mrs. Claus even visited.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Our New Pets

two frogs. . . some crickets. . .
and one fascinated boy.

Kurt and Drave's Gingerbread House

Kurt is such a cute daddy. Today after he dropped Draven at preschool he went to the grocery store and got an assortment of frosting and candy so that they could make a gingerbread house. This is their creation. . .


Enjoying the Holiday Season

Last Friday we had a Christmas Party with some of our neighborhood friends. It was so great to have a night out with no kids. We ate super yummy food and had a great time hanging out. I didn't take my camera so go check out the Woodstock's blog.

Saturday we went sledding on Old Main hill with some of the families in our neighborhood. It was so fun to watch all the kids playing together.


Audrik had fun until I sprayed him with snow when sledding down the hill.


Jeremey attacking Katie :)


Draven with his friends: Kaden, Ander and Toren

Katie Willson and I

Abbie - so cute!

Audrik, Abbie and Kai

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Funny Boy

Draven and I's conversation a couple nights ago as he picked up his toys.

Mom: Draven you need to stand up and get the rest of the cars.
Draven: I don't want to
Mom: Well you get to.
Draven: You don't love me.
Mom: I love you.
Draven: Why are you mad at me
Mom: I am not mad at you. I am just trying to motivate you.
Draven: Mom, I am motivated - I'm just slow.
***I am continually amazed by Draven. He has so much energy but is sooooo slow!


The other day. . . when Draven was mad at Kurt.

Draven: I don't love anyone.
Mom: Draven that isn't true. Just because you are upset doesn't mean that you don't love anyone.
Draven: Fine, I love daddy but I don't love you.
Mom: (thinking - hold on I am not even the one that upset you) That isn't nice Draven. How would you like it if I told you I loved Audrik but I didn't love you. (I know, I know - probably not the best thing to say)
Draven: Fine, I love you too, but I love Grandma first!
*** The very next day he told Kurt that Grandma was older than Jesus and that she was broken and rusty :). Good thing he loves her first!


Draven has hit the nonstop talking stage. Tonight in the car while driving around looking at Christmas lights.

Kurt: I have a great idea. Lets play the quiet game.
Draven: Noooo.
Kurt: (enthusiastically) Yeah, lets see who can be the quietest.
Draven: (after a short pause) I'm not the quietest.
And then he continued talking nonstop . . . smart little stinker!

8 Years

On November 17th, Kurt and I celebrated our anniversary. It has been 8 years of adventure and there is no one else that I would rather enjoy this journey with!

8 Years of Adventure on PhotoPeach