A white christmas in Idaho

We just got back earlier this week from Idaho. We had so much fun it was really hard to come back. I also got to see my new nephew Boston and Sofie got to play with all her cousins on both sides. We spent Christmas in Jackson Hole where we went snowboarding with all of Spencer's family. It had snowed all night before so there was so much powder, it was soooo fun. - Thanks G&G herring-

On Christmas Sofie opened her tickle me Elmo, but before we left Ohio she got a little dog purse from Grandma and Grandpa Swendsen that she couldn't put down and she had to sleep with it that night- I think it was more of a hit than the tickle me Elmo. She also got a Winnie the Pooh doll from her Aunt Lisa that she wouldn't put down even to eat. She would get so mad if I tried to take it away.

We also went on a sleigh ride at the elk refuge. It was cool that we could get so close the the elk and they didn't even budge, totally a different experience then when you are hunting them :).

When we got home we celebrated Spencer's 29th Birthday. Spencer's sister's kids love having birthday parties so they planned and threw a really fun party for Spencer- they are so stinking cute. We also went sledding. Sofie had so much fun in the snow she would get mad when I would try to pick her up. Now it is back to the grind in Ohio. Sofie has been so fussy since we got home. I think she misses all of her aunts, uncles and grandparents playing with her. Thanks everyone for the fun time!!!

Finally Snow!!!

It finally snowed here. Of coarse driving to work was a nightmare (no one here know how to drive in snow), but playing in it with Sofie was pretty fun. She had a lot of fun going sledding all by herself. (we got it on video I will try to post the video if I can figure it out.) We are really getting excited for a break and Christmas. Spencer has to take the part II boards this week so Sofie and I have been on a Spencer famine for the last couple of weeks. So the break will be extra nice with no school, work or worries :)

So I had a little bit of fun with Sofie's hair the other day. I tried to round brush it into a bob shape with a cute head band but her hair isn't really thick so it looked pretty funny and don't be fooled-the picture of her looking like I am hurting her is all an act- she's pretty dramatic and good at it!!!

Match day could not have come SOONER!!

So we got the big news and we are going to Oklahoma- we are going to be Sooners. From OSU to OU. It is a 30 month program so there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 3 more years and we will finally be done with school!!! We are really excited that we are going to Oklahoma. We already have a couple of really good friends there and though it isn't really the West it is closer than Ohio. The other good news this week is that Ohio State is going to the National championship, so maybe our last year here we will be national champions :) Sofie is just cracking us up. I can't believe her learning curve. If only we could learn so much info in such a short time we would all be Guinness's. I wonder what happened- why we aren't like that when we get older. Well I am really loving the Christmas spirit here in our home. Spencer put up the usual patriotic red, white and blue Christmas lights outside. Sofie and I listen to Christmas music 24- 7. I just love Christmas music- it's the only time of year you can turn on the radio and the music is about Christ, joy, excitement, encouraging us to be good etc. I mean usually it's totally the opposite. I know that Christmas has become pretty commercialized but over all I think that there is still excitement, the spirit of giving and good cheer in the air a time when families get together and make memories. I think over all it makes for a great Birthday:) Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers to get into ortho we know there were a lot of people who helped us get in so thanks.

Fall Family

Well I have gotten a little behind on my blog but these last couple of weeks have flown by with Spencer being gone to interviews and work. We are all so worn out and excited for them to be over. Sofie has been a little stinker lately. I think she has been missing her dad and she is getting four teeth in. Well Spencer has one interview left in Milwaukee Wisconsin, then we wait until Nov. 28th when we find out were we go.

It's pretty crazy that almost four years have gone bye. We went to possibly our last OSU football game last night, we lost :() and I remembered being at our first OSU football game thinking that four years was going to last forever and really it has gone bye really fast. It just makes me realize that it is important to enjoy life whatever the situation.

With thanksgiving approaching I have a lot to be thankful for especially the great friends and family we have. Thanks for all you do for us from a simple phone call or E-mail to your thoughtful cards and packages.

Halloween

We sure had a fun Halloween this year. Sofie had a lot of fun wearing her Halloween costume so she wore it around all day. We had our own little Halloween party while Spencer was at school. We made pumpkin sugar cookies and carved a pumpkin. When Spencer got home we took Sofie around to a few of her friend's house to show off her cute chick outfit. It was so funny seeing her waddle around in the outfit.

halloween 1

So I don't know all the blog rules but I thought I would make it a little more festive. I just didn't want anyone confused. Happy Halloween

Howdy

Sofie is trying to get in touch with her Idaho roots. She found this hat in the closet and wore it all morning. The second picture is her shoutn' a ol' western "howdy".

Well the interviewing has begun. Spencer was at Colorado this weekend and is currently in St. Louis. The unknown is always scary and I am sad to think of having to leave all our great friends and memories we have made here in Columbus. Who knows maybe we will stay here, even though most of our friends will be gone. But hopefully it turns out to be a fun new and exciting experience whatever happens. I have been having fun with Sofie while Spencer has been gone. She is really turning into a little toddler. I wish I could just video tape her 24 hours a day and send it to everyone. I am just sad that family is missing out on her growing and changing so fast. Well we miss everyone. Drop us a note or a call--