Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Grandma Boren had "fun" with the grandkids in the hot tub. Clara cried every time we put her in , claiming the water was too hot. Once she was in we had a hard time getting her out. We had a great time in Sandpoint and are grateful that Lord protected us on the snowy drive.
Sherrie is an accomplished cross-country skier. We enjoyed beautiful snowy weather up in Idaho. It snow more than a foot after we took this picture.

After Christmas we headed up to Sandpoint, Idaho, where David's folks live. Sherrie shot this picture during the first hour on the 13 hour drive up. Though the kids were not smiling and holding hands the entire trip, they did exceptionally well.


This was a special Christmas present to Nathan and Clara from mommy and daddy. The piece of paper informs them that they will be getting a younger sibling sometime this summer (June or July). Nathan seemed excited enough, but Clara was instantly jealous. She immediately stated, "Mommy no like that baby!" We'll work on the idea with her. Needless to say, mommy and daddy are excited.


Although Clara was not super excited about mommy and daddy having another baby, she was excited to get a stroller for Christmas for her babies. She has been walking her babies and putting them to bed ever since.
We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at Sherrie's folks' house in Taylorsville. Nobody got any coal in their stocking. Nathan was feeling a little sick Christmas morning and actually only made it halfway through his stocking before he threw up. We had beautiful snow, good food, too many treats, and a lot of good family time. Nathan is Joseph and Clara is Mary.