Silver Mountain Ski Day

While we were in CDA, we took a day to go skiing up at Silver Mountain.  While there, we also met up with some friends who were skiing that day.  Renee and Travis and their kids were there.  Also, Camden and Paul were there too.  So we got to ski and visit with some of our friends while we were there.  It was a fun day.

Daniel & Jeff

Me, Sam & Simon

Simon, Sam and friend Brianna

Daniel with friend Camden

Daniel with friend Rachel

Group Pic with Parents and Kids

Simon with friend Brianna

Eagle Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene

While we were in Coeur d'Alene, one of the activities we did was take a boat cruise to go see the bald eagles.  They were higher in number this year.  It was neat to see them so up close.  We took the boat across the lake to see them.  We went with my parents and my sister Laura and her husband Gary.

Jeff and Simon

Group Pic

Jeff and I 

Christmas in Idaho

For Christmas Day this year we were in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho visiting my parents.  We were also joined by both of my sisters and their families.  It was really nice to have all of the family together for the holiday.  We started out the morning with a nice breakfast.  Next we opened presents.  After that we relaxed a bit, and then we had a yummy Christmas dinner.  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too!

The Cousins

Grandma and Simon

Group

More Group

Christmas Dinner

The Kids

Christmas in Portland

This year, on Dec. 23, we celebrated Christmas in Portland with Jeff's family, since we weren't going to be here on the actual Christmas Day.  We went over to Jeff's parent's house early Saturday morning and had breakfast.  Then we relaxed and played.  Soon the rest of the family showed up.  We had a nice lunch, and then we opened presents.  It was fun to see everyone and spend time with them.

Daniel

Uncle Todd and Aunt Debbie

Sam and Simon

Grandpa and Aunt Cheryl

Christmas Chapel

The day the boys got out of school, our school had a special Christmas Chapel.  Students are able to audition and play Christmas songs throughout the chapel.   All three boys auditioned and were able to play this year.  Daniel played Little Drummer Boy on the piano.  Sam played Carol of the Bells on the piano.  And Simon played Jingle Bells on the guitar.  They all did very well.

Simon

Daniel

Sam

Ship Lights

Last Sunday night we went down to the river to see the ship lights.  It's a tradition here in Portland for some of the local ship owners to decorate their ships and sail up and down the river.  We've been going down to see them the past several years, so it is a fun tradition for us.  This year did not let us down, and the weather was decent too, so that helped.  Here's a little look at what we saw.  

Church Christmas Music Concert

Last Friday night, our church had their Christmas Music Concert.  The first part was from the Children's Choir, which the boys sung in.  It was neat to hear them singing, and I enjoyed the music.  Here's a look at the boys.