Christmas in Idaho

As I mentioned before, we headed to Idaho early, early Monday morning.  The drive went much smoother than we expected.  Jason and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Steve Jobs biography, it made the drive so much more bearable.  We got into Idaho around 4pm Monday.  Most of the family was already in Island Park, but we decided to spend the night in Blackfoot and head up the next day.  Jason had a Miller Honey meeting and so I drove the boys up Tuesday morning and Jason, his dad and grandparents headed up a few hours later.  Jen rented an awesome cabin with lots of room for us all to spread out.  

Max, Ollie, Grandma and Ez having a snack.

Wednesday Ollie and I headed to West Yellowstone with Jason's aunt and cousins.  We watched a cool IMAX movie about caves.  Ollie really liked it, especially the popcorn we got.

Heading home after the movie.  It was snowing pretty good, and I was really glad Michelle was driving, not me.  I hate driving in the snow.

There was a pool table downstairs.  Jason and I played one game that we never even finished because it was taking us so long...haha, we are really good.

Sweet little Ezra.

The reason we all got together was to celebrate Jason's grandpas birthday.  Wednesday night we all got together for dinner and dessert.  It was great for us because we got to see almost everyone on that side of the family.   There were a lot of people and kids and they were all there because of these two.  It was a lot of fun.

Jen is seriously awesome.  She rented the cabin, planned Grandpas birthday bash and made a delicious tri tip dinner and dessert for the whole family.  Good job Jen!

We also had who-can-eat-a-pudding-the-fastest contest.  Jeff has some serious skill.   It was pretty hilarious.  I took video, I should put it on youtube :)

Ollie didn't participate, but he did enjoy a pudding.

Grandma, Grandpa and Gracie

Mike is seriously going to be the best dad.  He is getting so much practice with his nephews (and soon his niece).

I think this picture is so sweet.  Ezra and his great-grandpa.  

Mike (my arch nemesis) giving me the stink eye while we play games.  Mike beats me 90% of the time, but I still like playing games with him.

Playing games.  Racehorse rummy is the family favorite right now.

Wednesday night it snowed and then Thursday morning was SO windy.  Our poor Flex is not use to snow.  He got stuck :( 

Family picture before leaving the cabin.

On our way back to Blackfoot we stopped in Rexburg and ate lunch.  That place has changed so much in the 10 years since I graduated.  I wish I could have gone up when Letty was still there.  We also stopped in Rigby to see one of my very favorite roommates, Min, and her family. 

This picture didn't turn out too well.  Mins daughter Kaylee is just a few months older than Ollie and Camden is a few months younger than Max.  Our boys took no time getting comfortable and playing with every toys they own.  It was so fun to catch up with Min and Justin.  Min is in the process of getting her book out to many interested agents.  I'm really excited for her, she seems so happy, and really good at what she is doing.  She is going to be famous someday!!

The rest of the pictures are from the rest of our week in Blackfoot.  Ollie got a much needed haircut.  He is so good (and serious) while getting his haircut.  

My little flower.  

My boys were particularly active while we visited Jason's grammy and grandaddy.  Ollie demonstrated his somersaulting abilities.  

These two were too cute together.  Max would put what he didn't want to eat on Ezra's tray and Ez would do the same to Max.  It was pretty cute.

Isn't Michelle darling?  She is bringing the first girl into the family in April and we are all SO excited.  

Jen, Jan and Grandma Dallas.

Remember how I mentioned that Max is a mooch?  Ez was nice enough to share his sucker every time Max would come to him with his mouth wide open.

Almost every night we were in Blackfoot it was crazy windy.   Friday night the wind was mixed with snow and it was really cool.  This picture doesn't do it justice.  The snow was completely horizontal and it looked like confetti.  It was really cool.

We visited Jason's uncle Jay and aunt Jeanna.  Jay has cows and Jason helped feed them.  He is so tough and farmerish :)

This is how my boys looked most of the time.  Ollie just LOVES to be a "superhero" and his enthusiasm spread to Max and Ez.

Linda and Demery joined us for New Years Eve.  Demery is so cute and sang for us a few times that night. 

One last picture with the grandparents on our way out of town on Sunday.  We wish we could get up to Idaho to visit more often.  We always have such a great time and everyone takes such good care of us.  It was a great way to end our year.