Catching up

The kids loved it when Brett would pull them on the sled with the snow machine. We love having a property that lets us enjoy the outdoors all year long!

We went hiking a couple weekends ago and enjoyed the sun shining for a change, even if there was snow on the trail. Even our dog Jessie enjoyed getting out. In fact she ended up chasing some deer over the hill and Brett had to go find her. Needless to say she got in trouble.

Well, it has been 3 months since I have updated this blog and I am sorry. Honestly, we have been so busy, but not doing anything that was really worth writing about. School has been really stressful this semester for me and it takes up almost all my thoughts and energy. Brett has been busy with work and with picking up the slack around the house and with the kids. He is a really great cook in case any of you didn't know that. We got a lot of snow this winter and the kids went out and played almost everyday after school. Their snow clothes were constantly wet it seemed.

In January Sadie and I sang a duet at church and everyone was really impressed that Sadie was such a great singer. In fact I could hardly sing because I was choked from hearing her do so well. It was fun to do that with her.

In February I (and all the other dental hygiene students from my school) had the opportunity to go and volunteer at the World Winter Special Olympics that were held in Boise. They do all sorts of health screenings, and I was able to interact with athletes from all over the world. I had the chance to make them mouth guards, apply fluoride varnish to their teeth, and screen for any emergent care needs they may have so that we could take care of that. A lot of them had never been to a dentist or other health care provider and they were very grateful. Overall it was a life changing experience that I am very grateful to have been able to participate in.

A couple weeks ago Cody had his first Blue and Gold banquet for Cub Scouts. He finally received his bobcat award (he earned it back in May - but leaders didn't get it recorded) and he felt really proud helping with the flag ceremony. I will post the photos when I figure out how to get them off of my phone. :) He has been busy trying to earn his wolf badge before his birthday in April.

Jackson and Greg have been keeping busy being first graders and learning to read. It is amazing how different identical twins can be, even when it comes to how they learn. They are doing well and both of them love math. Greg's teacher told him he should be an engineer someday because of his math skills and the fact that he is the only kid in his class who organizes his desk. Jackson is anxious for summer and the outdoor adventures that will accompany it. I think we all are though.

Hopefully I will do a better job at updating this in the future, but for now please accept my apologies. I hope that all of you are doing well.