Sleigh Bells Ring...

Let it Snow… Let it Snow

Well Christmas is officially in the air. We have our snazzy little tree up that we got in Pine Valley. We had fun decorating it and thankfully Hera hasn’t decided to push it over, eat the ornaments or the presents.

and my two favorite buds...

We had the wonderful chance to go to a Rainey family party in Idaho this weekend. On our flight to Salt Lake the flight attendant said that the moon that night was the biggest its been since 1993. Jake and I both thought that sounded a bit funny but enjoyed the view regardless.

We got to Salt Lake and found out that the flight was oversold by 4 people and a bad storm was about to settle in. We also got the worst news of all that Jakes Dad was in the hospital with congestive heart failure and fluid in his lungs. We both prayed for a little Christmas miracle of getting on the flight. Another flight was delayed out of ATL and our prayers were answered. We made the flight even being 6th on the list.

Bob was not doing too well in the hospital that night but after some great medication and some good rest he was looking a lot better. He insisted that we continue on with our family party without him and honestly 11 kids and who knows how many grandkids really can’t fit in a little hospital room.

So we took off on a sleigh ride adventure in Lava Hot Springs Idaho. Out of all the places in Idaho I think Lava Hot Springs would be the place that I would love to live. It is beautiful scenery every which way you look. We got there and the mules were sattled up and I was bundled up in every jacket and pair of ski pants I could possibly find. It was a perfect winter wonderland. (i made a slide show below of all the pictures)

We then got our bathing suits on (yes you read that right) winds of -20 degrees and we got our bathing suits on and went to the hot springs. It was just amazing to have snow all around you and snowflakes falling on your cheeks while you stay toasty warm in a pool of naturally heated water.

Meanwhile…. Hera was having a blast with her new bff Austin at home. Thank you Austin for taking such good care of her!

Jakes Dad seems to be doing much better and will most likely be released here in the next few days. Our prayers are with him and we sure love him.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Mom & Dad Time

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate my family. We had a chance to spend some time with my parents who were here for the weekend. They are so much fun to be around and make everything an adventure.
We watched the Hulk one night and Dad of course stressed out over in the corner as he watched (he gets so into the movies) he shuffles in his seat and I’m sure his heart rate was sky high. Even mom got into the movie and didn't fall asleep. We must have been a sight with Jake and I on the couch and my parents in our fancy $5 lawn chairs all in this little tiny living room LOL!
We also had a chance to go on a nice drive to Cedar City Navajo Lake. We played stupid games the whole way, like who can guess the temperature in Cedar City or who can guess the price of gas in Cedar. It was so simple but we had such a fun time guessing and being stupid.
Hera had her first experience with snow and she LOVED it! She is such a smart puppy and she would run as fast as she could and then slide on the ice. She also looked like a frog in the snow because she would spread her back legs out as far as she could and then hop through the snow; it was such a funny moment. Then I looked up and this HUGE bald eagle was looking down at her. I yelled for Jake to pick her up and he was able to scoop her up fast. The eagle kept watching for us to put her back down but then lost interest and flew away... what a close call!
Well thanks Mom & Dad for such a wonderful weekend! We love you guys so much!

Pictures will come shortly…

Also, here is a Tag that Nicole sent me:

Fun Tag!

I am- waiting for 3:00 so I can hang with my parents & Jake
I have- the best family!
I wish- I was with Jake in Maui or Paris
I miss- my Grandparents
I fear- spiders
I feel- loved
I hear- music, typing, people talking on the phone and my heater
I smell- my lotion! I’m trying to cover up the In&Out burger I ate at lunch
I crave- chocolate
I search- for fun times… adventures, knowledge and truth
I wonder- where I will be in 5 years
I regret- some things in my past but I have to remember its just that…my “past”
I love- My husband, parents, Hera, friends, my job, travel benefits, horses and just being loved. I care- about everything… too much at times
I always- try to be a good person
I am not- perfect
I believe- in people really wanting to do the right thing
I dance- when no one is watching
I sing- in the car
I don't like- being away from those I love
I fight for- what I believe in
I write- a little bit but believe in leaving words of wisdom for those who will need it in your future.
I lose- my keys all the time and blame it on everyone else but myself… sure enough I find them right where I left them.
I win- at gambling NEVER but in life I have all I would ever dream of winning.
I never- listened enough to my father… he always had some great words of wisdom and I should write them all down to keep forever with me.
I listen- to the negative too much
I can- always be better
I am scared- of losing people that matter to me most in my life
I need- to just breath
I am happy- yes I sure am

I tag anyone who feels like participating