Family Christmas at Criag's Home

We all got together at Craig's home the day after Christmas. It was really great to see all the grandchildren having such a good time together. Oakley was taking it all in with her bear. Yes grandma always gives pajamas for Christmas. Even Paige is not too old. Can't you see how excited she is?

Grandma keeps the paper cleaned up and out of the way. Oh what fun.

What fun it is to open presents and compare with your friends.

We had a great day together. As you can see above, Grandpa even got to bond with Oakley. It is great to have such a close family and we are able to share our love with each other.

This Christmas Season gives us the opportunity to appreciate the things we are blessed with.

The Big Fire in Mud Lake

Christmas Day we went out to Mud Lake and visited with Grandma Shuldberg. The week before there was a gas explosion at the station in Mud Lake. As you can see from the pictures, the semi tractor and one of the tanker trailers burned to the ground. Three of the bulk tanks were destroyed. Flames could be seen for miles. This was the most excitement in Mud Lake in a long time.

Snow in Star Valley

When Carter and Jace were up for Thanksgiving they took stacked up some pallets to make a jump for their snowmobiles. As you can see in the pictures, it is pretty well covered by snow.

You can also see our cross country ski tracts going past the jump. We went out on the golf course and followed some of the snowmobile tracks down the fairway. It will definately be a White Christmas in Star Valley.

Christmas Trees are fresh in the mountains

So what do you do when you cut your Christmas Tree? Of course, you let the grandkids decorate it.

If you get a tall enough ladder, you can get to the 12 foot top. It is a good thing someone was holding the ladder.

Grandma can I have a decoration to put on? Faster, faster Grandma.

Oh yea, the best part of getting trees is the sledding on the mountain. Isn't it great to have trees within 10 miles of home and the price is right at $5.

Oakley was not sure about the sled, but the snow was OK.

This was the snow around the house. As you can see too much to golf and not enough to snowmobile around the golf course

All in all it was a great holiday weekend. We are very thankful to have such a close family and be able to get together.

Star Valley Fun at Thanksgiving

Well the whole family was able to come to Star Valley for Thanksgiving. As you can see below, all Grandma's Kids have aprons to help her cook. Even the boys have their own aprons at Grandmas house.

With the sheet on the deck we are ready for a popcorn party. Yes Grandma leaves the lid off the popcorn popper and the kids try to catch and eat it all.

Then we moved inside and made Turkeys for the Thanksgiving Table. But Oakley thought they were good enough to eat now.

Yes you use icing, vannila wafer, gum drops and candy corn. It is a good thing Grandma is there to help.

Hailey says to Grandma they are too cute to eat.

If you hold your tongue just right, they are even better.

Even the boys can make turkeys.

Oh what fun a cool Grandma can have with the kids.

SNOW is a 4 letter word

Ok so we leave beautiful Star Valley on Sunday afternoon. Yes there was a little snow on the mountainside, but it started snowing in Green River Sunday night. Look what we work to on Monday morning.

What a Difference a Week Can Make

The red leaves are going away, but notice the snow on the mountainside. This part of the yard was seeded with grass seed. It is starting to come in.

Some of the aspens are starting to turn in the valley.

It was a pretty cold weekend. But it was very relaxing with not a lot of work to do.