Christmas

I have had a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit this year but I'm so glad I was able to spend it with family! We had Christmas a little early at our house this year since Colton and I decided to make a trip to Idaho to see my dad's side of the family. Colton got go pro accessories and asnowmobiling backpack. I got a sewing machine and all the accessories that go with it.  We relaxed and didn't do much in Idaho but sometimes that's the best kind of vacation. Colton had never been there for Christmas before so it was fun. Jake and Karina came to my grandma's and grandpa's for a few days when we were they and that was so much fun! They are engaged and I'm so excited for the both of them! Then after they spent the weekend in Idaho, they came to our house for a few days and spent new years with us. I'm so glad they came to visit and hang out with us over the holidays. We had so much fun!

Christmas day at Danielles. 

Playing 

Seen it all done it all can't remember most of it. 

Got all the accessories he needs for his go pro. 

Ice skating

Tonight we went ice skating with the Blackham family and it was fun. I haven't been ice skating in years and didn't realize how hard it is! I remember taking lessons when I was maybe 8 or 9 years old and I haven't been since! It took me a little getting use to but it was fun. Our plan was to also go to temple square to look at the lights but we decided it was too far and the weather wasn't very good so we just stuck to ice skating and dinner. It was fun though! I love this time of year.

Great Grandma's Birthday

Colton's Great Grandma Betty is turning 94 and we had a little celebration for her today. She was pleasantly surprised and I think she had a good time. We were getting ready to clean up and one of Coltons little cousin let go of her balloon and was so sad. So Colton had a brilliant idea of getting on Kristopher's shoulders to get it. They couldn't find a ladder so this is what he came up with as the solution.

First Calf

Colton and I have started feeding the cows and today when we went we had a pleasant surprise! We had a calf! The cows shouldn't be calving yet but I'm not complaining. I love seeing the little babies and I can't wait for more to come.

Spare Bedroom

The past little while Colton and I have been looking for houses but haven't found anything that would work for us. So, we have decided that we are going to stay in the apartment for a year or two and just save some money. Our apartment only has one bedroom so I had a great idea of adding another room upstairs for our friends and family that come to visit. The beginning started off a little rough with trying to decide where the wall would be.  I had one thing envisioned while Colton had something different but it ended up working out. It turned out to be quite the process though. I thought it would only take a week or so but a month later and it's finally done!  Thanks Colton I really do love it.  It's small but it will work!

Elk Hunt

Colton drew an elk tag in Arizona this year so I was lucky enough to go with and have my mom come and pick me up. Colton and his dad have a buddy who has a cabin at Stoneman lake so that's where they stayed. I stayed the first night there then I had my mom pick me up the next day, Friday. My cell service at the cabin was really limited and I only had service in an upstairs window. So trying to communicate with my mom and giving her directions were a little challenging but she made it! I was able to stay with her at Donelles until Tuesday. Colton wasn't having much luck hunting and they weren't even seeing any elk. It was a bummer so he said that they would go out Wednesday morning and then we would leave after that. Well once my mom and I got there it wasn't long before Colton and his dad got back to the cabin too.  They then inform us that they saw a big elk and Colton tried shooting at it but missed. So, they were all pumped up after that and ended up hunting until the last day of the hunt! I had to stay at the cabin for two days by myself because now they had to go back out to find the big elk again. I had nothing to do at the cabin! I was so bored! I didn't have a book and didn't have Internet because I could have done some homework. So I was really bored! The cabin was in the mountains so it was pretty cold and had to keep the fire going all day. I told Colton I never wanted a fire place in my house because I was putting logs on that fire every half an hour to an hour! They also had one of those puzzle games so I worked on that for a little bit and I was determined to figure it out! I finally did! So that was my highlight at staying at the cabin but I did have fun with my mom and Donelles family. Saturday we went to the zoo lights and that was really fun. I haven't been to zoo lights in forever! Then on Sunday the Phoenix Arizona temple was dedicated so I was able to go to that too! I don't think I could have planned that any better. I love being able to witness temple dedications because they are so special. This was my fourth one, I think, and I hope to be able to go to several more! I had a fun time though in Arizona and loved spending time with family. Hopefully we will be able to come visit again soon!

The hunting ended up not being very successful and Colton was a little bummed but he said he still had fun. They saw a lot of animals that they would never see in Utah so I think that was cool for them. Hopefully the next hunting trip will be more successful!

The puzzle I did! 

Beautiful scenery! 

Looks like Colton is hunting real hard. ;)

Look at all those lights! It would be so cool to do this!

Love the Phoenix Arizona temple. 

Boston's Birthday

Boston's birthday is today and he had a ninja turtle birthday and got a lot of new ninja turtle toys.  During the party Colton was giving bucking bronco rides which was pretty funny to watch. So, I just had to share!

Farmer Problems

I usually always ride with Colton to close up turkeys and we only had 2 more sheds to check before we were done. Colton goes into the shed comes out a second later and says come here.  I'm like what? He's just like come here. So I get out of the truck and go into the shed to find a big feed mess! It was so crazy! The feeder just kept running and running so Colton got some shovels and the tractor and we went to work. I was shoveling feed in flipflips and all.  I was so prepared! I also had to keep the turkeys back away from the pile so they wouldn't climb on it.  Colton called his boss too and was able to come and help. We would have been there a lot longer without his help. It only took us about an hour in a half. Hopefully that won't happen again for a little while!

Small Town

Living in a small town has taken some getting use to and I have seen this many times now but it never gets old! Colton and I were on our way to the farm to close up turkeys and we came across a bunch of sheep in the middle of the road. So what do I do? Hurry and pull my phone out to take a picture.  Coltons response was, "what are you doing? You city slicker." You never see sheep in the middle of the road like this in Colorado so I just think it's funny! I just had to capture the moment.

Gardners Village

Today I went to Gardners Village with my inlaws and had a fun time walking around all the shops. I had never been there before so it was fun to see something new.  I didn't end up buying anything but it was still fun. They had everything decorated with witches and Halloween decor.  It looked great and they put a lot of work into it. I wish I would have taken a picture of a witch because they were really cool.  Oh well, maybe next time. We did ride a witches broom and the boys loved it! They thought that was the coolest thing.  It was a little cheesy but it doesn't take much to entertain kids. 

Visit from my Mom

My Mom came to visit this weekend and I was so grateful. I haven't seen her for a while since we don't live in Arizona anymore. I'm hoping one day she will be able to move back to Utah to be close to me again! But, until then, visits will have to be okay. She was really wanting to come to go to conference so I tried to find tickets. It was quite an ordeal. The bishop said he didn't have any and to talk to another guy. So, we tried the other guy and he was like no, bishop should have them. It was a little mess but we ended up getting three tickets to the Sunday afternoon session and it couldn't have been more perfect! Friday, I picked her up early, early at the Provo airport and we spent most of the day in Orem shopping. I didn't even buy anything! Well, just a Halloween decoration and my mom found some new shirts. Saturday was her Happy Birthday so I made her dinner and had cheesecake. We didn't really do much, just chilled most the day and went with Colton when he had to check the turkeys. Sunday we rode up to conference and then met my Aunt Dixie for dinner. I haven't seen her in a few years so it was fun to see her! This weekend was way too short and went by way too fast. I loved having my Mom here and I can't wait until she can come back to visit! I'm glad it will only be a month before I see her again though! This whole living 10 hours apart thing isn't too great. She needs to be just a little bit closer! Love you Mom and Happy Birthday!

Dinner with Dixie!

At conference, my second time!

Goodbyes at the airport.

Day with the Hubby

I haven't been feeling very well lately and I wanted to get out of the house. After being sick for so long you get tired of just laying on the couch all the time. I have been wanting to go to Costco for some groceries so I convinced Colton to come shopping with me. He hates to go shopping but he was a good sport.  A few weeks ago we tried coming home through the Nebo Loop in Payson but we could never find it. So, today we decided to take it in Nephi Canyon. It takes a lot longer to get up north this way just because the road is so windy and the speed limit is slow. It was so beautiful up there though. The trees are beginning to change colors and they were so pretty. I have never been on the Nebo Loop before and I really enjoyed it until I started to get sick. Since I have gotten older the mountains windy roads get me sick to my stomach. I don't think it really helped with me not feeling very well to begin with but the view sure was pretty. There were a lot of bikers along the road too. Some were going up and some were coming down but I don't know how they were going up, I would die! We went shopping for a little bit and got Colton a western shirt and cowboy belt that he has wanted for a long time now. He was so excited! So, I guess it was a good thing he came shopping with me. Maybe he doesn't mind to shop after all. =)  I'm glad we spent the day together and had a pretty relaxing time shopping.

It was so pretty at the top of Nebo.