Our Jacksone Hole Ski Trip

(Our friend the mangy moose. He crossed the street right in front of our car)

Last week my parents were kind enough to send me and my brothers on a Ski, in their case snowboard, trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming. Our drive up was a little scary....aka snowy. Our drive was seven hours to get there, and only 4 to get home. But it was all worth it.


On top of the Jackson Hole ski resort tram. A little scary for me. Way windy, steep and hi up. I prefer the top in the summer.

My brother Michael!
Me ontop and not trying to blow over.

The whole reason for going...Matt a trip before he leaves on his mission.

The ride up the gondola!

Under the archway...not the best picture.

Jacksone Hole square.

A Look Back On 2008

So I apologize for not getting a Christmas letter out in 2008. I had a slight death in the family, my computer, and was unable to get one made.

2008 was a fun year. Full of adventures and firsts.

What I did this:
- Ran in several races
- Went to visit friends in DC
- Flaming George with my ward
- Entertaining Omega activities
- Cutting my hair off
- A new car
- Much much more

Below is a slide show of some highlights from the year!

The Singles Bible

My Bishop has been reading Sister Oaks book "The Single Voice." and swears by it. He loves the book so much he calls it his new bible. Recently I decided to pick it up and read it. Though it is aimed at singles so far I have found it is applicable to everyone. Today I read one quote I loved...
"How do we deal with a circumstance we never bargained for, and worse, that we never prepared for-that seems to affect all members of our family and ever our standing in society? The answer is simple and yet so often so very hard to achieve: By applying the principles of the gospel and knowing we are precious in the eyes of God, we can attain peace and happiness."

What I Have Been Up To

Ok so I got around to posting sooner then I was thinking.

I has been a world wind of a December so far....oh wait thats right we are adults now and can see how busy Christmas time really is.

Unrelated to Christmas...this week I had a tube put in my left ear. I have had ear problems for over 2 1/2 years. The first of the month the ran a test and found my ear can not equalize pressure. They are hoping by putting in a tube this will be solved.


On Thursday my mom, sister and I went to Ballet Wests The Nutcracker. Can I tell you it is much improved. Thank you Adam Sklute! I was in total amazement. Oh yea dinner at the Macaroni Grill was yummmmy.

Of course snow!!! We have been in a snow pattern, can we say a storm every three days. I love it though. My only compliant about snow is driving in it.....but that has been solved with the Train. No more do I have to drive to work in the snow.

I love the snow, how mystical and magical it is. Plus I love playing with Carmel in it, he does not like it much.

So here is the picture of the moon I promised. And by the way the moon was right. It snowed a few days latter. A better weather man then those on TV.
And I watched the Baird's while their parents where in DC. The first day I was there we choose to ride the train to California Pizza Kitchen for dinner.

Greetings to All

I hope you are all having a nice Christmas season. I have not posted much lately. I have been wanting to post with pictures. But do tosome computer problems it may be a few days more. I will post soon.

I am Gratefull For...

I figured I would catch up on my lack of grateful for posts... (I have a problem with it on weekends)
1) A new tube in my ear...hopefully this will do the trick
2) A new computer...mine was as dead as can be
3) SNOW I love it
4) Because of snow...the train

I am Grateful for...

I am grateful for.... Peppermint Stick Ice cream on brownies with hot fudge sauce. Yummmm the best.