Sunday, January 3, 2010

More holiday photos and Graysen leaving




Because Graysen has grown so much over the year we had to take a new photo. He likes to say that we are like the AT&T bars but is highly anticipating the day that he is the middle bar!! We had a great 10 days together and were sad to see him go, but looking forward to the next visit.






Grandma with Paige and Graysen.
Documenting this growth spurt until next time!
We are very thankful to have had a joyous holiday season. It is the first time I have spent Christmas with my family at home with everyone home in over ten years. I was thrilled that Graysen got to experience his first memorable white Christmas. His ten day trip started with a snowball fight in the back yard, Christmas, sledding the day after, a snowmachine trip, a night in Anchorage to play in the hotel pool, see the movie Avitar and then back out to the Valley to get fireworks for New Years. We spent New Year's Eve at my uncle's hangar and let fireworks off near the runway. It was -5 and those of us not playing with fire huddled by the bonfire. The next day Sean and Graysen went out for more ice fishing, then it was time to head to the airport. Reality and work hits tomorrow!! Sean is hoping to be accepted into a Millwright apprenticeship come April as there has been nothing long term happening on the work front. Other than that, we are still settling in and taking down the Christmas decorations and hoping for a fantastic 2010!!!! Wishing you all the best!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

More holidays....




Around the tree...a picture of the whole family and the three of us.






Celebrating New Years Eve out in the cold besides a HUGE stack of fireworks and a bonfire!




Laughing to stave off the cold!

2009 Holidays

JAred and Paige ice fishing


Above is Graysen and Mt. McKinley






Mom and Graysen
The snow angel in his cave.



The best gift of all!