Warm Hearts in Cold Idaho

We said our goodbye's to Utah and headed for the LLL Ranch to meet up with the Lovell clan.  There was plenty of snow for sledding and snowmobiling.  The great thing about the ranch is that there is plenty to do outside and many fun games inside the house as well.  Ambie was excited to show off her Christmas gift - adult sized footie pajamas.  It takes a special person to feel confident enough to sport those, and Ambie is just the person to do it.  We love her!

Funny Ambie in her footie jammies

Footie PJ party

Berry ready for her first mountain sled ride!

Curly ready to launch

After a couple days at the Ranch and an exciting drive home that involved pulling a loaded snowmobile trailer back on to the road on -10 degree night, we were happy to be settled at my parents comfortable home in Rexburg.  We enjoyed games and visiting and spent time preparing for Jeniel and Jason's open house.  We were able to visit and have lunch with Great Grandpa Lake one day.

Great Grandpa Lake and Spud

The nieces loved to see their aunt in her beautiful wedding gown.  One morning she let them take turns trying it on.  It also happened that my wedding dress and Shar's wedding dress are stored at mom's, so with those three dresses plus my mom's each girl was able to try on a dress.  Curly is wearing Grandma's, Lettie is in Jeniel's, Lydia is in mine and Gracie is in Shar's.

Trying on wedding dresses

Jason and Jeniel sampling the cider at the Open House

Sisters and Nieces - So nice to be together!