March Madness

I started the shot with Jonas jumping, but it ended up being as he turned after. He was selected to do the opening tip off.
The bracket that REALLY matters in March. Our ward has an annual tournament with teams like the Orange Crush, Yellow Lightening, and the one the boys played on the Silver Wise. They won their first game, but lost their second by one point in overtime. Everyone plays who wants to, so the teams have at least one woman and young woman. It is quite the hoot and they talk about it for months.

This was the first team they played. I forgot to say that some of the costumes and uniforms for this tournament are hilarious.
One of the half time shows was the Bishopric and High Priest Group leaders doing a men in black routine. The smoke made the picture a little fuzzy. Bishop Howard is the second from the left, he is a great guy and always ready to do whatever is asked of him.

Finally getting to hit the slopes!

Jonas and Jaren finally got to his the slopes again. We got a couple of nice snowstorms and they had a great day on the snow, with no broken arms. Jonas hated wearing wrist guards, but I insisted. We will talk about next season. I thought the icicles looked really cool on the tree, with gutters on the house we don't get any at home. They have been able to go up in the afternoons in the middle of the week and it is not crowded, they have loved that. Snowbasin is only twenty minutes or so from the house and way convenient. Of course when Jonas broke his arm I had dropped him off and gone home to do some unpacking, but most of the time I sit in the warm and cozy lodge reading. So I really like to go snowboarding too!

New recipe!

Doug came home from a hunting trip in Texas with a new recipe. Jalapeno bacon wraps! They are so yummy and not hot Casey! You just cut the pepper in half and seed, then fill with cream cheese and wrap with bacon. Then grill on the barbeque until the bacon is cooked. They are so good!

Another new grandson!

Brady Lewis Wilde was born on February 5, 2007 to Broc and Joanna. Everything went great and even Papa got to be there for this one. Joanna convinced her doctor to induce her when he was going to be in town, the fact that she was way sick of being pregnant, and totally ready. We all think he looks a lot like his daddy.

The Cast comes off!

Jonas was way excited to have his cast off, but real bummed when the doctor said he couldn't snowboard for another month. His arm was healed only 80% so he needed to behave or the doctor would put another cast on. Needless to say, he agreed.

Snowblowing

We did invest in a snowblower after moving into the house in Farmington. The boys couldn't wait to use it, although it was a mild winter and they didn't have to much of an opportunity to use it, they did manage a time or two. I figured I would take a picture so you could all see.

Jonas' Broken Arm

Jonas broke his arm while snowboarding. The orthopedist said it was his seventh forearm that week. It was a compression fracture and looked like a aluminium can when it has been stepped on from the top down.

Winter snow

A view out the front door of Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake.
This is out the back door, the funny thing is that Pink ( the dog)
really likes the snow and loves to play in it when it is fresh powder.


After we got back from Redding, we got a wonderful snow storm that blanketed the valley. We were glad it hadn't come a few days earlier as we were driving back. A note on that was that Jaren drove for a couple of hours and learned to use the cruise control on the car.

New Grandson

Oops!

Two days after Christmas Jocelyn called and said that she was close and the doctor was ready to induce her. So the boys and I got in the car and headed for Redding, as it was the hospital was full and they had to wait a day and we were there with no problem. Jared Michael Kraling was born on December 29, 2006, in time to be a tax write off for his parents and much to everyones delight. He is a real cutie and looks like his brother, who loves to give him kisses and hugs.

Christmas '06

Doug's favorite, Clive Cussler books, with Dirk PITT character of course.
Jonas loved his BYU tie, go Cougars.
Jaren ready for the snow.

Doug got me a Nativity set, with all the girls gone, we were Nativity setless.

I got pickle ornaments for everyone this year and here are the boys trying to find it.
The spread for Christmas Eve.
Jenna sent me a few more pictures that she took, so I thought I would post them. Thank you

The snowman Joanna and Broc gave me for Christmas. I also got a new one from Jenna and Casey that is adorable too!

Well, I was pretty busy with fixing food and didn't get to many pictures. Jenna managed to get a few more, so check out her blog if you can. Jenna, Casey, Sheree, and Charity came up for Christmas and it was so nice to have them. I finished putting up the last of the decorations two days before Christmas, so it was a little sparse in some ways. We actually moved into the house one week before Christmas and the whole week is some what of a blur. I loved being able to go to church on Christmas Eve and it was really great to have my parents, grandmother, and my sister and her family over for dinner that night. Christmas morning was the latest we have ever slept and it was restful. I will try to get more pictures next year, but Jenna actually took this one of Christmas dinner. All the food turned out fine and Charity really liked the potatoes, so next time she comes I will definitely have them just for her.

My wonderful Dad

In progress. . .
The beautiful finished product!

My Dad asked what he could do to help on the house and I figured he had done some rock work and that would be a great help. Well last I knew he still loves me and his labor of love was greatly appreciated. It definitely was a bigger project than either of us thought and he did a wonderful job! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cabela's trip

While Kraling's were here we took a day trip to Cabela's (it may rival Temple Square soon for the main tourist attraction in Utah). Here are a few pictures, Jon really enjoyed all the animals and we all enjoyed the fudge.

Thanksgiving

Jocelyn, Jason and Jon came for Thanksgiving and we had a great visit. Jason did help the one day trying to get ready for final, THANKS so much. We had a quiet dinner and of course an Xbox session. We all agreed, three football games in one day was a bit much though. The highlight for Mama and Papa was of course getting to see Jon and we did manage to get a picture of him with olive fingers.

Joanna's visit

Joanna came for a visit and we spent one whole day at the family history center and were able to find an entire family on a census. I also took her to a craft store in Kaysville and she loved it, especially the die cut section. She did manage to get all her Christmas cards done and we had a lot of fun shopping for flannel and baby fabric.

Broken Arm

Well, Cole came for another visit and well it was so busy I forgot to take pictures. Of course, snowboarding was the main event of his visit. Realizing I hadn't taken any pictures, I told them I would take them after the second day of snowboarding. Then I got a call to pick them up at ski patrol and take Jonas to the hospital because they were pretty sure he had a broken arm. Which is what the picture ended up being, Jonas with his cast. Thanks Cole for coming and for all your help and patience with the move.