Christmas isn't the same without snow and pine trees. We did alright with out little tree even if it did tip over from the weight of the ornaments and even if some critter ate holes in the snowmen. I guess thats what you get when you stuff them with rice!

Merry Christmas Family

Doesn't seem like Christmas without all of you and snow!

Elko Folklife Center

This is the bit Chris sent to Elko. He did a headstall with buckles to match with gold flower centers. It was a little out of his norm, but it turned out really cool all together. The concho also is going, but on another saddlemakers saddle. The borders on it match the borders the guy had on his saddle.

Cooper Update

Because Cooper changes once a week I thought I better get his lates chunky cheeks on here.

Waffle Words

Oakley was feeling creative in her hurry to get ready for school. She was so proud she could spell her name with her waffle. Chris makes pancake names, but never waffle.

Monkey Business

Another fun adventure today. Your dad went out biking and still being intriqued by "the wall" he found a tree near enough that he climbed up to look over the wall and came face to face with this monkey. They surprised each other but he was able to get this picture. Yes there are monkeys in the jungles of the Philippines. This one has been lucky enough to escape the soup pot.

Monkey Business

Monty's concert!

This took place 2 days after Thanksgiving in Cody's basement!
Lots of music & dancing!
The kids were mesmerized by the 'hairy' one on the right!
(I have to admit that I kind of was too!)

Christmas trees & gingerbread

Our numbers were a lot smaller this year!
(Cooper was asleep in the warm truck)
But, we still had fun telling the kids to stay out of the fire, keeping the saw out of Dillon's hands,
telling Dillon to not listen or do what Sam was telling him
& trying to clean up the hot chocolate that ended up more on the kids clothes then in their bellies!

GINGERBREAD HOUSES

this was Coop all night, except for some grunts & stretches

finished products
Merry Christmas lolo & lola,
we love you!

Baptism in Bugnan

This was an incredible day. New experiences both temporal and spiritual. We love this work!