Ski in Ohio? I didn't know there were any mountains

We didn't quite know what to expect, but weren't too surprised when the "mountain" was even smaller then the Little Beaver run. The snow was crappy, due to warm weather, but the terrain park was a blast. We hit jumps all day and even tried the rales. We're nuts, but it was a blast. Thanks Glenn and Sarah for the tickets! We're happy to say we SNOWBOARDED IN OHIO!!!

J.R. and I headed to the top. It only took about 10 minutes to ride to the top and get back down (just to give you an idea of the size)

J.R. and Glenn

Yeah, the jumps love me!

Too bad I can't take pictures or you'd get to see all the air J.R. actually got. Sorry babe.

Most Difficult. Black diamond. (I could probably teach Elliot to ski on this run)

Danger! Experts Only! This is the sign on your way to the terrain park. (funny)

Bathing Buddies!

We got to babysit Landon and McKay last night and I couldn't resist putting Elliot and McKay's pizza covered face in the tub. They both love baths so it was fun to watch them play! I hope you enjoyed some alone time Ben and Emily, cuz we sure enjoyed having your kids over!

Guitar Freaks!

Yeah, we're addicted. Guitar Hero is so awesome! We love it and the Hillstroms are so fun to play with! Rock on James and Kristina!! YOU ROCK!

My first Best Friend!

This is Logan. He and Elliot have become best buddies. They are just a couple weeks apart in age and love playing together. I love hanging out with Logan's mom, Sarah so it makes a great combination!

My Love bug

Hurray! Bath Time!
My little Mozart in the making!
A messy face only a mother can love

President Gordon B. Hinckley

"President Hinckley was known, even at the age of 97, as a tireless leader who always put in a full day at the office and traveled extensively around the world to mix with Church members, now numbering 13 million in 171 nations."
"His quick wit and humor, combined with an eloquent style at the pulpit, made him one of the most loved of modern Church leaders."
For the complete story at lds.org click here

"We thank thee oh God for a prophet." I can't seem to get that song out of my head. What an amazing man. After feeling sad to have lost such a great man, the next thing I thought was how happy I was for him to finally be with his lovely wife again. I can imagine what an exciting reunion that must have been. This gospel is amazing and such a blessing to me. I feel so priviliged to have grown up with Preident Gordon B. Hinckley as our Prophet! He will be missed!

More Ice Cream Please

Thanks T.J. and Erin for the Graeters gift card. We certainly enjoyed it! Elliot did too!

Sweet Pea Elliot

Thanks mom for the cute Jackson Hole P.J.'s! They are so cute and make his little body look so chubby.

Dad's idea of babysitting

I occasionally go to work and J.R. is on baby duty all day. I always come home to pictures of what they did that day. Today was particularly interesting due to the fact that it was -10 degrees outside and our garage is not heated. Notice the dry food all over Elliot's face. At least Elliot is alive and smiling!
- Thanks J.R. for your efforts. You do a great job! :) Elliot always loves his daddy time!

Dinner gone bad

I don't cook that often to begin with, but when it turns into a disaster like this I see it as my excuse not to cook for another week. Luckily we got a Chilis gift card for christmas so we didn't have to starve!
So, I always thought it was okay to freeze cheese. Turns out, maybe not? I used some cheese I had frozen and added it through out all of my chicken enchiladas and it was disgusting! It tasted like the nastiest freezer burn ever. The best part was J.R. and I both tried to eat it but around bite three we looked at eachother and had to spit it out on the plate. In the end it was funny, but I still feel so bad about wasting so much food. We were supposed to eat those for the next several days. Oh well. It made for good pics. ps: Luckily Elliot didn't have to eat it...he just stuck to his sweet potatoes and rice. Yumm.

And So It Begins

Yet another year of American Idol has come...and boy is it awesome! I generally don't start watching till the top 24 or so, but since there aren't any other shows pulling at me right now (thank you writers strike) I've resorted to the next best thing! Hillarious! I'm hooked! ps: Carrie will always be my favorite!

Recap on our Christmas Vacation!

A separated shoulder turned babysitter, an Ashton Kutcher sighting, and 2 bottom teeth later we survived another christmas in Sun Valley. Enjoy the next few posts recapping our adventures.

The long awaited Christmas Day!

First thing that morning our little santa delived a gift to our dear friends, the Wrights. It was so cute! Ty got a kick out of rolling Elliot around in his big truck.
The Wright Family!
Grampa Furch. "Keep me in mind, I'll be ready to be one of your carolers in about 20 years"<

Merry Christmas Mommy & Daddy

Our Sun Valley Adventures

The ice/snow sculptures were awesome! We loved having James and Kristina there. It's so fun sharing our sun valley addiction with close buddies!

Chillin' with dad in the out door HOT pool

Breakfast at the Kneadery! Great food, good price!

We already miss you Shar, Andy, Mike and Brian! Love you guys!

Dinner at Trail Creek! Scrumptous!! We could hardly fit into our costumes that night we were so full!

Lil' Santa

Just preparing for the big day! That face just makes me giggle!

Me and Oma

Thanks Oma. Elliot loved unwrapping all the fun gifts on Christmas morning!

Gingerbread Heaven

Tyrali and I won the prize for best roof icicles. But got cused for using all the icing. OOPS?

Kenz did this all by herself. She has quite the creative bone in her body!

This is the Haynie King-dom! (ha ha) Pretty Cool!

Skinny Dipped in my neighbors pool...somebody snitched on me. (Only 2 crazy men would think of adding this to their innocent gingerbread mansion)

Thanks mom for making Christmas so fun. These kind of memories last forever!

Justin Timberlake?

J.R. has gotten more comments that he looks like Justin Timberlake then ever! I think people in Sun Valley are just "star searching" and with J.R. all done up in his caroling gear and singing etc, it just makes sense. What do you think??

Our little caroling family!

More to come on our S.V. trip. Still trying to get back to Ohio. (I seriously hate flying!)