Ice Sculptures

Yesterday the kids and I went on an outing downtown. The temp outside was 5 degrees. We went to look at the ice sculptures in the park. There were Japanese artists creating peices of art out of huge blocks of ice. They were all disney themed. There were cars, trains, and scenes. We took a few pics and then walked quickly to the mall before we froze our ears off. LOL :> It was something we have never seen being that we are from the desert.

My journey to Adak, Alaska

Every year Alaska Airlines picks 1 remote destination to bring Christmas to. They give gifts to all of the children that live in the town, bring Santa and Mrs. Clause, and provide a party there and back for all of the employees/family/friends that travel on the flight. My friend Sara took me with her family on the Santa flight to Adak Island. It is the most Eastern part of the United States and is part of the Aleution Chain. There are close to 100 people that live there, 37 of them are children. The looks on their faces were priceless as they were able to see so many people...all there for them!

We had a blast on the flight! It was so beautiful to see. I'm so glad that I was able to be a part of something so wonderful. I will never forget it!

Christmas 2011

December has been a very fun month! The primary was in charge of the ward Christmas party this year, so me and my counselor planned and decorated for the party. We had Jason make clay oil lamps for the tables, and paint a mural of the 3 wise men on their journey to find the baby Jesus. We had so much fun decorating! We even had traditional food during the time Jesus was on the earth.

Christmas was great fun too!

School Christmas Program

The kids performed in their School Christmas Program. Hunter was part of the choir, Parker and Gunner played the recorder, and Jacey played her cello. They did a fabulous job and we had a wonderful dinner.

Scouts

Because we have 3 boys, scouting is a huge part of our lives. Hunter just turned 8, so he is in cub scouts too! Jason is the scoutmaster, so he is able to be Parker's scout leader. Jason took the scouts on a camp out. They camped on a frozen lake and did some ice fishing. They built a fire and cooked out on the ice too!

Hunter's Baptism & Birthday

We went on an adventure for Hunter's Birthday! We traveled down the Turnagain Arm and traveled to a town on the ocean called Seward. It was very beautiful that day (and cold). Jason baptized Hunter in Resurrection Bay. It was a very special moment. We had the cars heated up right by the ocean so that Jason and Hunter could jump into the warm car and change. They both said that the water was much warmer than the temperature outside. Daniel and Kadie Dahl came as well as Jason's boss, Jared and his family. We ate at a Mexican restaurant afterwards and then traveled home for Hunter's birthday party. It was a day that we will never forget! I inclued a video of us on our trip to Seward.

Thanksgiving 2011

We had Thanksgiving with the Sister Missionaries from our ward this year. It was a lot of fun! Since Gunner is allergic to turkey, he got his very own Cornish Game Hen. He was pretty excited about that. We have much to be grateful for!

Tae Kwon Do

The kids started Tae Kwon Do this year and LOVE it! They have learned so much and they all earned their yellow belts. They go up to four times per week and one of those days is for sparring.

Jason and Parker on their bear hunt

Jason and Parker had a good time on their overnight bear hunt in the Alaskan Wilderness in September 2011. They hiked their hearts out! They were on the tail of a large male black bear, but it got dark before they could catch up to him. Maybe next time boys! :>