Christmas in Idaho

We went to Ririe, Idaho to visit Byron's parents.  We have had some very winter drives in the past (including a getting stuck in the snow trip), but this year was sunny and clear.

Ella loves her Penguin hat/mittens/scarf all in one gift.  She also enjoys anything that has to do with art....markers, paint, etc.

Another favorite activity....watching "Claymation Christmas" with Grandma and Grandpa.

We have a tradition of going to "Big Judd's" with Byron's parents while we are in Idaho.  It is so fun to order the 1 pound burger!  There is a wall there that shows all of the folks that have eaten it and 2 or 3 pounders with fries by themselves.  Yuck!!  It is near BYU-Idaho.....Ricks College, so what else do college kids do?  They should save their money and study!

Good thing we all shared.........cuz if Byron ate all this there would be trouble!!  There was plenty for the 4 of us.  It is a tasty burger.  You should try it when you are in the area.

Merry Christmas 2013

Santa is the very best at SURPRISES!

Even Sally and Kit get in on the Christmas action!  Kit got this authentic "Laura Ingalls Wilder" dress.  The Little House on the Prairie books are next on the family read list.  We just finished "Charlotte's Web".

Thank you, Auntie for the cat mask!

Santa knows that Ella has had so much fun with Lego Friends this last year.  Byron has enjoyed them just as much as Ella.  Upon seeing this, Ella told Byron how many pieces it has and then said, "Dad are you up for this?"  His response, "YES!!!"

Thank you Aunt Melissa for introducing us to these fun toys!  Ella also got a Shrinky Dink set.  We have had a lot of fun making things together.