Chris and Elaine's Wedding

Elaine, Jason's sister, and Chris Johnson were married on December 27th. It was a beautiful ceremony. This is the only picture we got of them. Our neices: Maranda, Karlee, Brynlee, and Aubrie.
Aunt Stephanie and Lauren
We are so happy for Elaine and Chris!

Lauren's Do

This is the first time Lauren has had pigtails. She loves them.

Train Ride

This year the Brown family decided it would be great to go on a train ride from Horseshoe Bend to Banks and then back to Horseshoe Bend, instead of getting gifts for one another. It was probably a total of three hours, which was just right. We had a railroad car just for the Browns. We had entertainment and food and many laughs. We saw bald eagles, deer, and a blue heron. The train follows the Payette River through some pines. It was beautiful with all the snow. We had a fantastic time! Catherine and Lauren

Brenda, Lauren, Jason, and Catherine

The inside of our railroad car.

Jason, Catherine, and Lauren

After the train ride we all headed back to Grandma and Grandpa Brown's house for chili and cornbread. Yum!

Bowling Tournament

Degen, Jason's brother, and his family got the Wii for Christmas. Wii spent most of our time bowling day after day. Jason's dad got a clever idea to start a couple's tournament. There were six teams involved. Jason and I pulled off the win! It was soooo fun! I probably wouldn't be saying that if wii had lost.
Here is a picture of the champions after the tournament!
And, our certificate for the win.

Christmas Tree Ornaments

When I was younger, my Grandma Zurcher made each of us grandchildren Christmas tree ornaments. I can remember how excited I was to finally get all of them out of the box to decorate our tree. This tennis player is one of the ornaments that she made for me. Right before Lauren was born, I happened to come across some ornament kits. I was so excited to continue the tradition that my grandma had started. I have now made Lauren one each year that she has been born. On the back of each ornament I stitch in her initials and the year, just like my grandma had done. They are far from perfect, but I hope Lauren enjoys them as much as I did, and do even now.
These are the ornaments I have made for Lauren thus far.