Christmas Sledding - 2009

After a great night of family and Christmas we spent a great afternoon sledding!

We voted and decided to spend our time sledding down the double black diamond hills. We only ended up with one bruised butt, one bruised back and one injured back. Tomorrow may be another story, after muscles have had the night to tighten up.

Josh, Andrew, Gabby, Candra & Rebecca

Making their first trip back up the hill.


Matt the dog whisperer.

Josh helping Candra up after she fell.

Candra's graceful landing - yes she's upsidedown.

And she's up!

Josh

Matt

Adam cheating and putting his feet down.

Gabby

She made it down safely.

Rebecca

Andrew

Gabby

Candra

Josh - showing off - sledding with no hands!

Andrew catching some air.

Matt catching some air.

Gabby

Adam

The trip down the hill that hurt Josh's back

Candra

Gabby

... back up the hill.

Maureen

Candra & Maureen

Gabby's last trip down the hill. Catching some awesome air and throwing in a spin!

Cutting Down A Christmas Tree - 2009

This year we went out to Adam's dad's house and cut down our very own Christmas tree. Mike & Marissa came with us- hopefully starting a yearly tradition for our families together!

And we're off...

Could this be the one?
Or maybe this one?

Walking the field - looking for the perfect one - one that the deer haven't mutilated.

The top half of this one looks perfect

This is it!!

Shake off some of the snow.

Cutting is a team effort. Especially when cutting halfway up the tree.

Marissa & Mike with their tree.

Bringing it to the truck

This one looks good for us!

Halloween With The Tuttles

The Tuttles Were Kind Enough To Invite Us Over For A Bonfire At The End Of Their Driveway For Halloween - As No One Would Ever Come To Our House.

We Hoped That By Having The Fire It Would Attract More Kids. Many Had To Be Called Over To Get The Candy.

Adam & Maureen On The Way To The Tuttle's

Our Hosts Waiting For Us With The Fire

Manda & Damon

Adam Handing Out Candy To Those That Dared To Come Near.

There Was Weiner Roasting

It Was Pictures Like This That Made Us Wonder If Adam Was Some Sort Of Mutant - Like Wolverine From X-Men

Chief LW With A Normal Length Weiner Stick

We Ended The Night With An All-Time High Number Of Trick-Or-Treaters (13) And Retired To The House For An Exciting Game Of Balderdash. Manda Schooled Us All - Winning By A Landslide!