Spy

Sometimes when you and Dad are on the trampoline I go to your bedroom and spy on you guys playing your games. 
I am so very grateful that your Dad is an amazing Father since the day you were born.
You guys have such a special bond and it makes my heart smile. 

School Time

I love everything about these pictures, a boy super excited to have his cat up on the log, hilarious chickens in the background, and beautiful mild Winter weather.
When Madcat jumped on the log he walked all over your journal you were writing in.
You circled all the pawprints and drew arrows so you could remember. 

On The Go

I started a job as a crossing guard at the beginning of January and since we are homeschooling you have to come along. We gather all your school items and head to my 2 hour crossing job.
It has been quite challenging to figure out how to teach you in tight quarters. We had more days of frustration then good days but we both can agree that spending so much quality time strengthened our relationship.
President Monson said, “Perhaps the most sufficient of all classrooms is the classroom of the home.” This is why we homeschool because it definitely isn’t easy but it is well worth it."

Winter Swim Lessons

Ryker told us,” I love swimming lessons because I get to be in the water!”
Your teacher said that you are doing awesome and she loves having you in her class.
(Jan 29th-Feb 9th)

Ice Castles

I love winter especially when there is snow for my birthday.
I got my wish with softly falling snow while we walked around the ice castles in Midway.
It was absolutely magical.

I just can’t get enough of you my little American Canadian Eskimo.

I am one lucky girl to have Dave in my life. 
He is always making me feel loved by going on Frozen adventures with me for 12 years.
Yay! for January birthday’s.

Ryker had lots of fun exploring all the slides this year at the castle.

“Some people are worth melting for.” –Olaf

“Only an act of TRUE LOVE will thaw a FROZEN heart.”- Frozen

Montana

Dad spent 4 days in Montana with his cousin Ryan at his Uncle Steve’s cabin. 
The first day they went skiing…

Dave sent us pictures of his adventures.
I sent him a picture of snow that we finally got. The last snow was on Christmas Eve.
Dave wrote, “Oh fun! He loves the snow.”

"Dave wrote, “Ice all over me and very cold.”

The next day he texted, “foggy, but a nice warm-up.”


On the mountain they have professional camera men taking pictures.
This picture looks like it could be on the front of a magazine.

Heading down the mountain.

Dave sent a picture with “ Heading home, I will call you when I land.”

He enjoyed his visit with his close cousin.
It was hard for Ryker and I but we survived and we’re so glad to have him back.