Before and After

Lizzy has been begging to get her ears pierced for over a year. I told her we would think about it when she was 5. She turned 5 and wouldn't give up. We went to the mall and there was another 5 year old getting her ears pierced. I thought this was perfect...she would see the little girl getting her ears pierced and decide it wasn't for her. Wrong, she hopped up in the seat and didn't move a muscle. She teared up at the very end, but was very brave!! I was the one that had a hard time with it, why do they have to grow up so darn fast?

Ethan Landis

Lizzy and I went to Thermopolis for Ethan's baptism this past weekend.  The boys were in Rapid City at a baseball tournament.  We had so much fun holding this little guy.  Ethan is adorable.  I am so happy for Pete and Cassie, they are really enjoying him.

Help wanted...

We bought a new photo on canvas at an art auction recently and I cannot decide on a wall color.  I have had the pumpkin color up for 4 years and need a change.  The photos is black and white and large...6 feet wide by 3 feet tall.  I have windows on both sides of the painting.  Any suggestions?

Happy Birthday Lizzy!

My little girl is 5!!

Blowing out the candles, she wanted 6...

Swinging with Julie Albright

9th Grade Formal

Jon went to 9th grade formal, without the tuxedo or date.  He joined a few friends and they went to have fun.  It is very hard to see him grow up and become a young man, but we are so proud of him and the choices he makes.  He is 15 now and driving us around.  

Yes, you have to take one with your mom and sister!

Steve, Jon, and Dalton

Basketball and Updates

Ian just finished up his basketball season.   He is hooked now and plays in the driveway every day.   Jonathan has started Legion baseball and they practice every day (7 days a week).  Very intense.  Lizzy has been helping mom cook, starting seeds, and riding old Shady.  Mom and dad are running after these kids and loving every minute of it.  Last weekend we skied for the final time this season.  The mountain got 3-4 feet of snow the day before and John and I made fresh tracks in a lot of powder.  We had so much fun!!  Ian fell at one point and was buried up to his head.  We had to dig him out...he went in for hot chocolate after that run.  Spring is not here yet, but we are sure ready for it!!

Skiing

Jon joined the High School Ski team and we have been skiing every weekend around the state and Montana.  We just found out today that he made it to State.  We are headed to Jackson this weekend.  Ian raced this past weekend in Casper and took 2nd.  Lizzy didn't want to race, but likes to "fly" off the jumps, she is getting a little air in the first photo.   The snow hasn't been the best, but that hasn't stopped us yet.   BTW....Jon has to wear a racing suit at state. : )  I'm sure we will hear about that for a long time.....