I have figured out why it takes me so long to post on these blogs. Its because it takes me FOREVER to go through all my pictures and remove all the red eyes!! Oh well, we are still plugging away here in the middle of nowhere. The kids are doing well in school and have fun in all the extra activites they are involved in. Hannah and Blake will be swimming next week in the state championships. Blake has quailified in 7 events and Hannah in 2 events. Last weekend we went to Pinedale and Blake won all of his races but one, which he lost by one-tenth of a second! So we think he is going to do pretty well next week. Cole loves preschool and got to go on a few field trips (post office and dog sled races). Kyle is still working on the potty training thing, we are just about there. Curtis is keeping busy and would like to do more fishing but can't seem to fit it in. I am just doing the fun mom stuff but I will be substitute teaching the early morning seminary class next week....wish me luck!

Hannah turned 10 in January and loved her panda cake. These kids are so funny, I ask them if they would like a nice cake from the store but they would rather have these retarded ones that I make at home. I shouldn't complain, but they look pretty funny on the blog! She got to have a bowling party with about 12 silly girls and a few crazy brothers. I can't believe it has been 10 years since she came into our life and nothing has been the same since. I wish time would slow down a little.

We have enjoyed quite a mild winter here this year. We love to go over to the park and sled on the big hill. The city also creates a ice skating rink and rents out skates. We all had a great time, including Cole who could just go up and down the hill forever!

Kyle (I mean Batman) turned 3 years old! It is so hard to believe...the time has just flown by! We celebrated by going to Chuck-E-Cheese with Grandma & Grandpa Nielson, and Jacob & Alyssia. It was so fun!

Hannah was a Hamster in a play at school. Here is a picture of her and her friend Abby eating celery in their cage. It was really cute. I love 4th grade!

Grandma Sperber braved the cold and came for a visit. Fortunately it was warm enough to go out on the porch and take a few pictures! Grandma survived and everyone has a good time.

Hannah had a dance recital right before Christmas and she had a great time. She loves her dance class and she also did a duet with one of her friends. She is growing up so fast!