Dance Dance Revolution

The Shelley Football Game Pictures

Stranded in the wilderness

We had a great week in California with the family.It started out last friday by the girls seeing New Moon with Memaw (my mom in law) GREAT movie and great company. Then we went to the Shelley football game where Shelley won state. We went as a family and it is always great to be together. We spent the night in Shelley and the next morning we were on our way to spend the Thangsgiving week with my family in California. We had a great week. We went to Bass Pro Shop all together, my mom was there, I got to see my sister's baby, we played Dance Dance revolution and the kiddos just played and played,. We sure did miss my pappy though. I am glad mom could come out to help my sister, but it wasnt the same without Dad there. Did I mention that my sister's house is a Utah house. Meaning they are a household of Ute fans. Which is fine by me, but Brad is strictly BYU. It was a great time watching the BYU vs. Utah fan yesterday.

We left early this morning and a after Winnemucca we started having problems with the truck. And about 20 miles outside of Battle Mountain we pulled off an exit and the truck died completely. Thank goodness the sun was out and our kiddos were happy. We called a Bishope from the local ward of our church, The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Bishope came out and jumped the truck. We made it into town and my mom had made a reservation for us at the Big CHief Hotel. After we pulled in the truck died again. Luckily the garage is right across the street!!
So for supplies we bundled up the kiddos and put them in the stroller and walked way into "town" to a little market and got some things. Our hotel room has a microwave and fridge which is wonderful. We already had some cans of chili so we got some diapers and other things we needed. However we forgot the fact that we didnt have a can opener. BUT, my eagle scott hubby was prepared and opened the cans with a hammer and some tool.
The pictures are of our adventure today waiting in the truck for help and walking into town. More pictures to come of the thanksgiving festivities.
We are soooo thankful and appreciative of the prayers and help of our families. We dont know what is in store for us with the truck, that will all be another adventure for tomorrow. THANK YOU THANK YOU for everything.

*On our Way*

Tomorrow we pack up and head for Shelley Idaho. Memaw is taking all the girls to go see New Moon. What a treat. Then we are going to do something as a family for Papa Steve's birthday. Then Brad, the kiddos and I are staying the night there and taking off in the morning for CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are excited for a family vacation and to see the family there! My sister Keri from Washington is also coming with her family and we havent seen them since last year. My sister Stephanie had her baby today and we will hopefully be able to see little Spencer as well as my Momma who came from Africa because Stephanie really needed her. PLUS..the weather is 20-30 degrees warmer there!! We are totally packing our swimsuits for my sister Celeste's pool!!

We are so looking forward to the good times with the family!!! (now it's time to pack and pick up the house before we go)

Thanks Aunt Gay

Brad's Aunt Gaylene is here in town from Washington. On Monday night she treated all the kids to a place called Blast Off in Idaho Falls. It was so very nice of her and Hunter LOVED it!! We had never been there before and that place is awesome. Hunter just played and played with his sweet cousin, Averee. Hunter just adores her and she has always been so good to him. When we got home Hunter just crashed and went right down. Thanks again Aunt Gay!! It was great to see you!!

A little bit of Brooke

And a little bit of Hunter....