The Snow Came:) and the cold:(

My husband wanted to let me have it last week when I was wishing for snow. To top it off he says that my much wanted snow storm also brought the cold with it. He is tough though, but I do feel for him being out in the sub-zero weather all day. Yesterday, it didn't peak above zero on his job. I heard from my cousin in Iraq and he said right now even the desert is cold!

As for me, I have been busy in the office finishing up items for December as I will be out from December 19th through Janurary 5th. I am looking forward to spending time with family, taking in a few basketball games and cleaning out the kids' drawers to make room for clothes from Christmas. Speaking of basketball, Kenna and I really enjoyed watching Lane and Shootgun (Logan) play last night. Both their teams beat Clarkston YEAH! When she got home she told her dad that the Bears won, Lane made a basket, and Logan hit some one (it was actually and elbow) but it amazes me how much she takes in when I think she is not paying any attention. By the way, bless all of you who help entertain her at 4 hours worth of basketball. She loves you all!

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, may this time of year give you a chance to share with the ones you love and rejoice over the many great memories made this past year!

Where is the Snow??

Don't shoot me yet, but I am a North Idaho girl and do love the snow. It just doesn't seem like the Christmas season without the snow. The office has been fairly quite giving me time to get organized for the coming year. I am looking forward to many fun times in 2009.

Our afterschool program is insane right now. Carrie, my assistant is overseeing 4-H programming in 4 different programs per week and a fifth program once a month. She is hopping adn I feel blessed to have her.

As for the family, the presents are wrapped, the fudge is made, now we just need snow

Vacation

My family and I had a wonderful vacation to the Oregon Coast. Here are a few pics of the great swells and the Sea Lions that McKenna called swimming dogs!

Happ Thansgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. In these times of uncertainty, I am certain of many things I can be thankful for. My wonderful husband, beautiful children, loving family, and caring friends. I appreciate the jungle that surrounds us as our support network in raising our family. I am thankful for good health and a loving God.

Oh and let me not forget this awesome trip that my brother and sister-in-law provided for our family. Our Thanksgiving has been has fabulous on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Best wishes to all.

Go Vandals

It was a somewhat sad weekend to be a Vandal. Back in the day of the Tormey era beating BSU was a reality, now it may have been a far out hope. Needless to say I was proud of our Vandals for their 1st half showing, and was not so impressed by the nationally ranked Broncos.

Being a Vandal means more than just the numbers on the score board, it is something deep in your heart. I was raised coming to Vandal games, had to sing the fight song to spell the word Idaho right on my 1st grade spelling test, and am I die hard Vandal to this day. I not only work for this U of I, but I also administer a program (4-H) that is creating future Vandals.

Speaking of future Vandals there were two things that made me so proud this weekend:

#1 my own children decked out in their black and gold, screaming the fight song, and yes staying to the bitter end for the thrill and excitement of playing on the field and high fiving the players after the game. In their minds they are all winners and heroes to look up to.

#2 Watching Tyler Brooks out there on the kick off team just wanting to hit somebody. It was so fun for my family to watch Ty and yell his name from the bleachers. We can't wait for next year. Ty is a true Vandal, with a strong work ethic, determination, and a great attitude. I love that my kids look up to him. BTW he is a life long 4-Her!

Working away

Wow, it is amazing how much work one can get done when not preparing for anther event. Our next 4-H event is three weeks off, it is our Holiday Craft Camp which is always great fun for the kids, as well as a chance for mom's and dad's to get some Christmas shopping done. I am currently working on the 2009 4-H Calendar, and sending out some much needed thank yous for 2008. The wonderful volunteers in our program and great community support truly make this the premier youth organization in Latah County.

Hello from Boise

Statewide 4-H training in Boise has been quite interesting. It is always good to see others from across the state and share ideas. Much of the same regarding reporting, curric, and other rhetoric. Looking forward to being back home and finally unpacking from Awards Night. Wait, maybe I should just take a couple days off! Don't call the office on Friday, because I won't be there.

Halloween

Wow, what happened to go to school, have a party, and then go trick or treating. My kids are scheduled to the max over the next two days with Halloween festivities. I am already exhausted thinking about it.

Crazy Week

It is a crazy week here at the Extension Office. We are busy with our after school programs, planning a great day camp for Friday, and Awards night for Sunday. Not to mention that we are helping LCYAC with their gala event on Staruday. Took time today though to have lunch with my dad who was in town swapping out farm equipment. Did I mention that this is Halloween week too, which is always crazy for anyone who works with or has children. My kids are going to be: Kenna a sheep, Hailey a punk pirate, and Jake a wizard. They want me to dress up too but I havent a clue what I would be.

Here it is

Wow, my assistant is so with it she siad that we needed a 4-H Blog so here it is. I will make the goal to post to it once a week.