Goooooo Broncos!

We love our Broncos!  It was a great season and we had so much fun watching BSU dominate Utah tonight (at least for three quarters).  Bella got her Christmas present tonight and is already excited for next season.

Oh-When!

Today my little nephew Owen turned one.   As a fellow Christmas-time birthday person and an aunt who is never there for birthday celebrations, I have to give this little guy a shout out on his first birthday.  From my total of 7 hours with this kid this week, it is apparent that Erin and Andy are going to have their hands full for about, oh, the next 17 years.  He is a a climber and a Christmas tree ornament thief.  When he does something that annoys Tyler, Tyler will yell, Oh-When!  I think that there are many more "Oh-Whens" to come.  I love him and his cute mischievous smile nonetheless and am so happy that he and his brother are here this Christmas to celebrate with us. Happy birthday little man.  I am so glad the princess, fireman, and pirate were able to make it to your party.

The Good Kind of Chaos

 
This is what Christmas looks like when there are six excited kiddos ripping through a stack of presents.  It was a bit chaotic for a minute and then everyone disappeared into their corner of their house with their pile of gifts to sort through the goods and there was strange quiet in the house. I love Kialaia's stack of pink presents - she is all girl.  The seventh (Owen) joined us after his nap and did not know what to think of opening presents.  We all stuffed ourselves with a delicious meal. Tyler enjoyed eating his fondue marshmallow with sprinkles and I enjoyed the fact that his parents were not mad that I made a mess of their kid.  Here is to the first of many official Christmas celebrations!  It is going to be an incredibly fun and busy week.

Santa Paws

As embarrassing as it might be, I took the Bells to see Santa Paws yesterday.  Yes, they even have a Santa Claus for dogs.  There are actually several around the city which might explain why this one looks more like a tiger and less like a dog. She of course loved him and the free treat that she got at the store.  We were even photographed for the Eagle newspaper.  

We have been enjoying all of the wonderful things that come along with the season.  We went all out with the tree this year and got our biggest one yet.  Aside from one mishap (the snow on the tree melting and soaking our floors), it has been awesome.   If I could have a Christmas tree up all year and not be considered weird, I would.  There is something about it that just makes a house cozier.  The Christmas parties and family gatherings are just staring and I cannot wait for all of them. Hope that you are all enjoying this time of year as well!





First Turns

Chris and I made our first turns of the season this Sunday at Bogus Basin.  Chris undoubtedly made more turns than I did and I am pretty sure that my legs are more sore than his today, but a good time was had by both of us.  We hope to see these views many more times this season!

Cheers to a good day of skiing!  Now that is what I call a good ski lunch!

Loving the Snow

After it snowed all day and night, we woke up to this. The snow has really stacked up here in Boise and we are loving it. It is so peaceful to listen to the snow falling and so much fun to watch Bella try to eat a yard full of snow.