Snowboarding

Hugh, Kolby & Karl took a day trip up to SnowBowl to try snowboarding for the first time. They had a blast and Hugh is going to take Connor up there this week to do it again. While they were there, a 18 year old guy was run down by another skiier, and he went unconscience, and starting seizing. Hugh went into full paramedic mode and treated it as a call. The kid finally came around as the helicopter came to air-evac him to the hospital. Total craziness. Anyway, besides that they had a great time.

Fight Night

Last night was Fight Night once again. This has become one of our favorite monthly gatherings. UFC has been around for a while, and a few years ago Hugh and his brothers decided to get their first pay-per-view fight. It started with just a few guys coming over to our house to watch the fight. And, I would take the opportunity to have a Girls Night Out on those nights. Well, years have passed, and now, I hate to admit it, but I'm a UFC Fan as well. I look forward to Fight Nights just as much as Hugh does. I think my favorite part of it is having a night that Hugh and his brothers get to spend together hanging out. It's usually Kolby & Kort, and they bring some of their friends, and we invite some of our friends, and we end up with a house full of people. It wouldn't be complete without homemade salsa and chips, brownies, pop, and lots of pizza. Last night, we had 28 people here, and that included some of the wives. Our kids were all here, and the girls like Fight Night because it's the one night where they get to eat in their room. They don't like UFC, so they retreat to their room to watch a movie and eat pizza and brownies. It's a loud, crazy night and our cul-de-sac turns into a parking lot. Can't wait for the next one.

Christmas 2007

I can't believe it has come and gone already. It seems like it takes months to prepare and a few days for it to pass. We had a great holiday. Our Christmas program at church was a special treat this year as we got to watch Caitlin perform in the Youth Choir. She felt like a big girl up there holding her music in the big black folder. On Christmas Eve, we were able to spend the evening at home, with just the five of us, and we watched "The Nativity Story" and drank hot chocolate. That movie seemed to bring us all back to what the season is all about. It was a great movie. Christmas morning was, of course, chaotic, and to the kids it seemed like FOREVER until Dad and I woke up. Santa surprised the kids with a Wii, and I think the person who is getting the most enjoyment out of that is Grandpa Ron! He and Grandma Lucy have said they will be over more often. That will be easy for Grandma Lucy since she retires on Dec. 31!! All in all, it was a great season, and we are looking forward to 2008. Happy New Year!

Polar Express 2007

Here we are at the Polar Express a few weeks ago. There were 28 members of Hugh's family there, and it was a gift from Grandma Pam & Grandpa Bob. They want to make in annual tradition!!! The only bad part of this trip was that Kort & Amy weren't there. They were in California while Amy was taking her anesthesia boards - and enjoying Disneyland!

I know, I know!

Wendy has been encouraging me to start a blog ever since she started hers (www.hendywow.blogspot.com), so here I am. Maybe, if I keep this updated, I will be saved from the struggle of writing my Christmas letter next year. It's a few days before Christmas, and I'm just about done with my preparation. Now, maybe I can get into the true spirit of the season. It's been a busy month, and I feel like I barely have my head above water. I just need to take a deep breath and relax. Ya, right.
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