Snowboarding

With all the new snow we got this last week, Dave was excited to go to his snowboarding class on Friday. The snow was decent and that is saying alot considering that he was boarding at Kelly Canyon. He got some cool pictures of the jumps. He had lots of fun. Although, he didn't look like it when he got back. He got into a fight with a rainbow rail and the rail won. The price people pay to have fun!

Dog-sitting & Seeing old friends

I love holiday weekends! It is so much fun to sit around and do nothing. Dave and I got to dog-sit this weekend so that is exactly what we did. We did go and visit some people we hadn't seen in awhile. Friday night, we went out to dinner with some of Dave's friends from his mission. I was a loser and forgot my camera. But, luckily, Paul had his and we got some pictures so as soon as he emails them to me, I will post them.

Saturday, Dave and I drove up to Rexburg and visited Dave's cousin, John, and his wife, Audrey. Their little boy, Austin, is the cutest boy ever! He is growing up so fast!

It took him awhile to warm up to me but eventually we was smiling for me and playing with me! He is so adorable!

He warmed up enough to me to finally go to sleep.

Sunday and Monday, we just relaxed, watched tv, and played with the dogs.

I think Dave spent a little too much time with them! :)

We had a fun weekend. It was nice to relax. As soon as I get the other pictures, I will post them!

Party Weekend!

This weekend was full of fun stuff. Friday night, my brother and sisters spent the night at our apartment. It was tons of fun. We got pizza and junk food and played games and watched movies. We all kinda got crazy but I did get pics of a few crazy moments.


Justin took my neck massager and put it on his head. He is so crazy sometimes! But so funny!


A night isn't complete if Dave doesn't put food on his face to create a masterpiece of licorice eyebrows and mustache!


Sydney and Justin are always willing to take funny pictures!


Dave & Ami snuggling together. Aw, cute!


Darby isn't into the whole silly picture thing!


Perfect Blue Steel! They look better than Ben Stiller!

Saturday night, we went to my cousin, Kira's house to celebrate her birthday. I can't believe she is 19! It was fun to see her and her husband, Tim.


She looks so cute with her little pregnant belly! She is going to be such a great mom!


My cousin, Neal, and his wife, Angie. It was so good to see them again. They are always at school!

A night with my Uncle Boyd isn't complete until he has pulled a cop move on me and I end up in some kind of restraint.

Lucky me! I got prisoner shackles! They were actually really fun to run around in. Although, I wouldn't want to be put in them for the real reason!

Quick Update

Just an update on our lives. Nothin really exciting going on. I started my new job last week. For those that don't know, I work on 2nd floor now in Day Surgery, AM Admit, Endoscopy, and Recovery Room. I have about 4 weeks of orientation in each area. Right now I am working in Day Surgery. I take care of people after quick surgeries such as ear tubes and getting tonsils out, etc. Next I will go to AM Admit where I will admit patients before surgery. I am really excited. It is so much better than working nights on 5th where I was. The people I work with are awesome and the job is great.
Dave has gotten back into school. He is taking Spanish, Critical Writing, Intro to Music and (of course, his hard classes) Snowboarding, Dutch Oven Cooking, and Individualized PE. He doesn't start the last 2 until the 2nd part of the semester. And of course, he isn't complaining.
As for social lives, we haven't been doing much. This last weekend, we got to have some fun. We went to Pocatello for the heck of it. We went out to dinner with Mom and Dad and their friends and then went to "Night at the Museum" (Loved It!) with Mom, Dad, and Ty. Saturday, Mom and I went shopping while Dad and Dave did boy stuff. Saturday night, we went to dinner with Mom & Dad and Ty & Trish and then watched a movie. It was a fun weekend. It was nice to get away! I will keep you updated on our oh so exciting lives!

I Love Christmas Time!

Christmas was a blast this year. I got some of the cutest pictures of our nieces and nephews. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas morning with my family and then we headed down to Poky to spend the rest of the day. The kids all have grown so much and look so cute!

Hannah and Brookie in their matching outfits and dolls. So cute!


Eli and Ty couldn't get enough of the computer. But they were kind enough to take a break to give me a nice picture. They are growing up so fast!


Josh was so fun to take pictures of. Luckily, I was able to get a couple while he was sitting in the highchair eating his dinner.

He is so adorable!

Unfortunately, Dave and I had to work a little bit last week so we weren't able to spend as much time as we wanted to with everyone. But, the trip to the Teton Spectrum Raceway was a blast. It was fun to watch the kids driving the cars, but even more fun to watch the adults drive the cars. I had fun getting cute pictures of the babies.

Isn't Eden the hottest baby on the block with my sunglasses on?


It was fun to just hang out with Jake since I don't get to see him much. I love his eyes!

This week was a blast. We definitely miss hanging out with everyone and seeing our nieces and nephews!

Salt Lake City - Here we come!

This weekend, me, Dave, Ty, and Trish went down to the SLC. We decided that it was our weekend to just have fun since the idiots that are still in school just finished with finals! (Haha, sucks for them!) I also needed a break because I got my wisdom teeth out earlier this month and worked all week. So we all needed a fun getaway!
We went to Rodizio's for lunch on Saturday.

I have decided that it is the best restaurant in the world. For those that have never been there, it is all-you-can-eat meat. There is a small salad bar, but you learn not to waste your time there. They give you a little wood thing that has a green side and a red side that tells the meat servers if you want some more. They come to your table and slice pieces off of tons of different kinds of meat with different seasonings. It is so good!

I would have to say the best thing there though is the roasted pineapple. It doesn't sound good at first but it is soooooooooo good! I couldn't stop eating it!

We also got some really cool drinks. Ty & Trish got strawberry-mango fruit juice and Dave & I got raspberry-coconut fruit juice. It sounds kinda weird but it was really good.

Trish & I couldn't keep up with the boys, but we sure did try.

Dave & Ty eventually had their fill of meat. I thought we were gonna have to roll them out of there on stretchers. But, they got up the energy to walk out on their own (barely).
We decided to walk off all the food by walking the 6 blocks from our hotel to Temple Square to see the lights. I loved seeing all the different nativity scenes from all of the different countries.

Of course, our favorite was the African nativity scene.

This was my favorite view of the temple with the lights. They were beautiful, as always, and it was fun to see them again.

Back on the Mountain

Last Monday, Dave got to go snowboarding at Pomerelle. He was so excited to finally be back rippin it up on the snow. He went with Ty (of course) and they had a blast.

Here is Ty takin the jump. That is some sweet air!


Here is Dave takin the jump too. I have respect for them for this because I dunno if I could ever take a jump and not fall flat on my face.


He has such nice form! Looks like a pro!


This is such a beautiful pose, I couldn't help but show everyone. I keep tellin him he needs to go down the mountain like that. He could attract lots of ladies! :)

Dave & Ty - Need I Say More

It amazes me what can happen when these 2 get together. If only I could comprehend how their minds work! This weekend's adventure was to take a golf cart and chase geese.



Dave practiced hanging off the side so he could be a pro when it came time to try and catch a goose!

They are so funny! I wonder what they will come up with next!

So cute!

We got to take care of my brother and sister, Justin and Ami, the other night. Of course, the first thing they did was head to our Gamecube. They just looked so cute sharing the couch, playing Nintendo that I had to get a picture.

Man of Many Faces

I have discovered that I live with a man of many faces. I only wish that I could take pictures of all of them. But here are just a few from our outing to Sizzler last week.

This one is my favorite! He is so crazy!

Popcorn & Cars

Such a nice combo, I know. Yesterday was the big craft fair in Idaho Falls; which meant selling popcorn for the family business. We had to be at the school by 6:30 to set-up and stayed until 6 to take down. But, hey, at least we had something good to eat while we sat there suffering. Although, when you are around it that much, it really isn't that good anymore! We sold 3 kinds: kettle corn, dill pickle, and snowy chocolate. Don't worry, we plan on bringing some stuff to Thanksgiving for those that will be around. We might be able to save some for Christmas, but I can't guarantee anything! :)

The other big thing that has happened lately is that we got a new car!

We sold Dave's blazer and got a 2003 Toyota Camry. It was a sad day for Dave to sell his Blazer and get a car instead of an SUV, but he got over it when we realized how sweet our new car is and the deal we got on it. What a trooper! But, how could he not get over it so fast! It is so sweet!

I also realized that I haven't posted pictures of our apartment on here. So here are a couple pictures of our living room.

It isn't totally done yet, but at least it is something, right?! I will put more on here as I get creative. :)

Dave's 24th Birthday!

Yes, Dave is old, and the only thing Dad has to tell him is that he makes him feel really old. "My baby is 24! Do you know what that does to me?" We had a good weekend. Friday night, we went out to dinner with my family to Texas Roadhouse and then Dave opened some of his presents at my parent's house. Then, Saturday, we went to Pocatello. Dave went shopping with Ty and Tricia and Emma helped me decorate the living room with balloons and birthday stuff to surprise Dave with. Then, mom and I went shopping to buy the last few things for him. Then, the fun started. We brought Grandpa Nelson over and Ty came over and Dave started opening his presents.


They are the cutest couple!


Mom got him a sweet leather jacket. It looks very nice on him!


Here is the new Cowboys gear!


Slim Thug Doug


Grandpa was the most excited that I have ever seen him! :)


I have nothing to say about this! Should I be worried?