a bloody nose...

i get bloody noses often and decided i was sick of being incapacitated by it.
emily called during phase 1, so i told her i would take a picture of my remedy. She suggested phase 2, which proved to be far more effective.

Hawaii Report

This is where we stayed. Notice
the beautiful view. We saw surfers
all day.

This is the beach we walked to

from the house.

This is a view of Wakiki from the top

of Diamond Head. (ignore the do-rag guy)

Sunset at Wakiki
Me on Wakiki Beach (Diamond Head

in the background)

Some of my favs...

All the girls cooking...remember that Brooke?




Grandpa showing off his sweater that Emily repaired for him



Dad and Caitlin at the Zoo






Cute Lizzie




Caitlin and her bag of chocolate

Well it's kinda hard to be back at work and school. I think school is going to be very intense this semester, but hopefully rewarding too. I miss everyone and hope we can get together soon. (i made a comment about possibly doing something in march when i have spring break!)

Home for the Holidays..

Carrie has always been the most photogenic in the fam

At the Zoo, riding a frog

At the Zoo

New Years Day

kate singing...in a silly voice

Some pictures...

Caitlin's first Sunday as a Sunbeam!!

The girls really enjoyed the zoo with everyone...

Aimee and her husband gave out these treats. Lizzie went around to everyone again and again asking them to open the treats! Finally after dinner came the 'ok' and Grandpa won his place in her heart by opening them for her...

Caitlin loved Adam!! And Adam was so sweet and ready to play with his cousin, even if she is younger than him and a girl.

Ah, the annual talent show. Emily and Kate and Travis' number was a very cool jingle bell rap...

Happy New Year

Ahh yes, here we have Troy's best Zoolander face-Magnum (aka Blue Steel)
Aunt Darby bought the girls PJ's from this awesome store up in Spokane. It has new name brand clothes for dirt cheap! The place is scary though, like you're entering a haunted house. It's so worth it though! I got Devon a $70 coat for $8. What a rush! Here in the picture are cousins Alyssa, Kylee, Audrey and Bailey. Ashlynn also had mathching PJ's, but she was at a hockey game with the boys. Audrey loved having girls to play with!
Tyler and Allison bought this for their daughter and Alex wanted to test it out. It's great for his age, he wants to be up and see whats going on, but can't sit up yet.
Spokane had a ton a snow this year! It was fun (for about 20 minutes) but it's such a hassle to pack snow gear and haul it. So despite the cold hands, frozen snot and numb toes the kids enjoyed themselves and I confirmed to myself that it's pretty to look at, but I really don't want to live in the snow!
We missed everyone over the holidays! Let's get our girls trip going so I have something to look forward to!

California Christmas

We made a stop at the Scharffenberger factory and here is Travis enjoying the CD you made him Brooke...I think it was his favorite present. Also, noteworthy is that Mom helped me post this video. We're trying to teach her how to use a computer and she's getting better... We miss you guys!