Grand Targhee

Grand Targhee is a Family tradition that I love. I look forward to it every single year. We have taken the past two years off due to a wedding, and other stuff. We were all very excited to go again this year. We figured this was our 12th trip up to Targhee. We hope that the tradition continues. We ski and board hard every day, take a short lunch break, then back at it again, eat, play games, BINGO, swim, and just enjoy each others company. We stayed in the condos this year which was really nice. We all had our own bed, and were right by the lift which was perfect. The snow was amazing! We had pure powder every day. My family went up Wednesday night, but due to school I had to leave a date later which was torture. I was grateful though that I got to go up at all.

Targhee is beautiful to me. I love it when you get to the top of the lift, and get to look out on the Valley. It is gorgeous. Especially on a really clear day. The older we get the more fun we have because we can all go down just about anything.

Tyler and I

Kyle and Shea

I think my mom was exhausted what do you think? We are all pretty warn out by the time we come in each day, but are ready for more the next day.

Jensen had a swim meat that he had to prepare for so the boys were great about going and swimming laps each day. I think it was more a party then actual swimming laps. I forgot my suit so I didn't get to join in the fun. I have so many memories of running and jumping in the snow and then running to the hot tub as your body tingles. My family has so many amazing memories at Targhee. It is what we like to call Disneyland.... aka the happiest place on earth.

Kyle was up and ready to go before the lifts opened.

This is a person I like to call STELLA. Yes, she is the life of the party!!!

Dad and E John

J, Kyle, and I

My sweet parents who work so hard so that our family can do fun things like this. I am so grateful for them, and for the many traditions our family has. I still can't beat my old man down the hill. Pretty impressive eh!!

Shea and KJ.... Next year we will have another little one with us!!

J and his new attire. He looks pretty good if ya ask me!

Easton did great this year!! He took a lesson the first day and then was ready to tear it up. He will go down just about anything. I was so proud of him.

Me and my new attire... I look pretty good if ya ask me!!

We had such a great trip! We were really nervous about going because the snow was supposed to be very good, but oh were we wrong. It snowed every single day. We were blessed with POWDER every day! It was such a beautiful thing. There is no place like Targhee. We are lucky to spend it with such great friends. The Larsons, Petersons, and the Morleys. We missed the Whitt clan this year. Hopefully next year we can all be there!!

Date Night With Shea and Kyle

So my dating life lately is well... NON EXISTENT!! So Shea and KJ being the great people they are took me on a date. We had such a great time. It was one of the funnest dates I have been on. No stress about trying to impress someone, no stress about the doorstep scene, no stress about what a great bowler I am, no stress about dancing in the front seat and embarrassing myself, and no stress about having to deal with a dumb boy again!! We had a great time. We went bowling, and then to Roxberry my favorite!! Let's just say I am a great bowler, and totally dominated. Okay, we all know that is a lie. I think I got the lowest score, but had a great time loosing.

I am grateful for my amazing sister. The last couple of months we have gained such a stronger relationship. I am grateful to have her in my life. Isn't she beautiful?

These two earn the best brother and sister award. Thanks you two for always putting up with me, and including me. There is never a dull moment when us three are together. Shea has learned to sit in the back seat because she is embarrassed with our amazing car dances. I think we also get the biggest DORK AWARD!! KJ is the older brother I always wanted. He is so good to me, and to my family. I can't imagine my life without him in it. Sure do LOVE you BOTH!!

Highlights of 2011

2011 was a great year. Full of lot's of good memories, trials, newness, adventures, sorrows, new friends, new roommates, dumb boys, more dumb boys, and the list goes on and on.....

Ten Highlights from 2011

-Finding out that I am going to be an AUNT in July of 2012

-Getting into Nursing School at MATC, and completing my first semester of Nursing School

-Getting to talk to my Brother two times on the phone, and realizing that in just 5 months he will be home. I am not counting down at all.

-Coloring my hair BROWN

-My Best friend in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD getting married

-Continuing working at Labor and Delivery (Going on FOUR Years, and I still love it)

-Completing my first Triathlon

-Running a Half Marathon with Shea, Kyle, Mom, and Kim

-Three amazing trips to Lake Powell

-Finally Breaking up with my Boyfriend of 3 years, and finally realizing that I deserve the BEST!!

-Realizing I have the best FAMILY a girl could ever ask for!!

-Becoming a Relief Society Teacher and getting the opportunity to learn and grow, and strengthen my testimony.

2011 was a great year!! 2012 HERE WE COME!!

Christmas

Christmas EVE

Shea and KJ came over before we went to Gege and Pops and so we got to open presents a little early. It is hard to not have them with us all of Christmas, but I am grateful we get to see them one of the days!!

This is what we made my mom for Christmas! We were really excited about it, and had a really fun time making it. Notice anything hooked onto my name....BABY!! Yes that's right I am pregnant. Ha ha okay just kidding. Shea is the Prego one. I am gonna be an AUNT though, and more like the favorite AUNT. I could not be more excited!!!

Shea aka little Miss Crafty made all of her gifts this year. She made me this cute weekly chart for me to stay organized. I love it!

Cute little J got the funniest gift by far. We all know J can be a little stinker at times. So Shea gave him snowman poop with a cute little saying. Jensen thought it was the funniest thing, and couldn't stop laughing. It was so funny. It was even funnier when he thought that was his real present ha!!

I drew Eastons name this year. He wanted an IPOD shuffle so bad. So let's be real I am the favorite and had to continue to be the favorite so I got him an IPOD shuffle. Let me tell ya it was worth every penny to see how excited this little boy got! It was so dang cute!

Christmas EVE with the BOGHS

This is how we told everyone that Shea was Prego... It was so fun to watch Gege and Pop figure out what BABY spelled out, and to see everyone's face. Our Family continues to grow.

Traditional Picture on the Stairs in our Jammies

My favorite tradition that my brothers and I have is building a fort on Christmas Eve, and then sleeping in it. Each year our Fort gets better and better. I can't wait till next year when we will have Logan, and Shea and KJ. Think of that Fort. I hope that I can carry on this tradition with my kids... Jensen the older he gets the more he acts like Logan. This is a typical Logan Face.

Last year poor Easton had a book fall on him in the middle of the night. Luckily this year it stayed up perfect all night long.

Christmas Morning

Easton after keeping me up all night because of how excited he was finally got to go down and see what Santa brought him. It brings me back to so many memories of my childhood, and waiting until my mom and dad would come and get us. We didn't sleep all night long. Cute little E brings me back to my Childhood, and sure keeps me young!!

Not only did Easton keep me up, but I think Jensen was worse. I woke up around one in the morning to find Jensen playing a game on my phone. After trying to get him to go back to bed he just kept telling me Jord it's Christmas aren't you so excited? How can you sleep? It was pretty funny, and made me really excited! Of course Logan had to also come down and be with us for Christmas as well.

Easton in his awesome Helmet. He is ready for some Baseball

The highlight of my Christmas was getting to talk to this Young man. Having him gone has been one of the hardest things for me to go through. He is the one who makes me laugh, and talks to me in hard times. Him being gone I know has blessed my life tremendously. He always knows just what I need to hear. He always encourages me to be better, and to remember those things that are important. Hearing his voice on Christmas was amazing. Even though it was hard to understand my little Mexican brother. I am grateful for his example, and for his out pouring love he shows me, and the people of Costa Rica.

I am not a fan of this picture of me, but it is tradition to have a picture in front of the tree.... My family spoils me every Christmas. I have been blessed with so much, and am truly grateful. I can't imagine life without them.

Jensen and Easton Sporting there new GEAR!!

My dad gave my mom this beautiful village of Temple Square. I am so excited for her to put it out each year. I love Temple Square especially around Christmas time!

Christmas Day

On Christmas Day we always go with the Whit clan. We always eat yummy food, do a live nativity, and just enjoy each others company!!

Tayla and Meggie have grown into such beautiful girls on the inside and out. One thing that I love about Tayla is how determined she is. She wants to excell at everything she does. I also love how protective she is about me. Meggie doesn't care what anybody thinks about her. She is her own person. She is so fun to be around, and every time I am with her I want to be better.

John and Cathy have been so great to me. I have loved living with them. I feel like there daughter at times. They are constantly making me laugh. I love seeing John happy again. I know that is because of Cathy.

Cathy and my Mother.... They have become really good friends, and both play a huge role in my life. I am grateful for both of them.

Now isn't this a great looking bunch!!

The Nativity

I am so grateful that my family has started a new tradition of the live Nativity. I think at times we get so wrapped up in the presents, and the food that we forget what Christmas is really about. We forget the true meaning of Christmas. I am so grateful for the birth of the Savior. What an amazing example we have in our lives. I have the best job in the world and get to experience new precious babies being brought into this world. I can only imagine being there when Christ was born. To feel of the spirit of the Son of God, and knowing that he would change the world!! I know that my Savior lives and loves me. That he is constantly with me always. In times of hardship and tribulation I know that he is holding my hand and helping me get through them. I am grateful to have such an amazing example. I always wanted an older brother, but what I don't realize is that I do have an older brother. One who is better then them all.

Tamzey was the cutest little Mary I have ever seen. It was amazing that once she rode her donkey (aka as Jensen) she immediately was so reverent. It was amazing to watch her play the part. She may not understand everything, but she felt of the spirit. It reminds me of the scripture that says to liken yourself unto a child.

All the COUSINS.... Are we growing or what? We are still missing Logan (5 more months but who is counting), Tanner, Shea, and Kyle. Not to shabby! I love each one of my cousins. They are all so unique, and each has something amazing about them. We make a great mix!

Christmas was so great!! I am truly blessed to have been born into such a great Family that knows that the true meaning of Christmas, and to also be surrounded by those people that I love on Christmas. The older I get the more I think to myself that I don't need the nice clothes, the presents, the candy, you name it, but what I do need is the GOSPEL, and my FAMILY!! That is what truly is important. I hope you all had a great Christmas!