It's fun to be a kid

Lately, we have found ourselves unable to overcome the lack of activities in Rigby, Idaho, so we have to resort to more creative fun; most days involve bubble baths and throwing balls down the stairs, and of course dad has to fetch the balls, so to break up the routine we decided to throw flour down the stairs; i am just kidding, but we did throw it at each other; below are pictures of how it all unfolded; Elena also entertains us by running around with pants on her head, and dancing on stools; while our life is really quiet in Idaho, here is a taste of our life.

The worst bloggers in the world

While we have always known we are not the best at blogging, we finally accepted that we stink at it. Pictures and backgrounds are always a season off, and we basically slap pictures up and call it a day. Well that is what we are doing again! We had a great holiday, and a smooth move to Idaho. Despite having 3 kids in car seats and my sister and Natalie in the front, it was somewhat pleasant. Christmas was great with the whole family. Elena love babies- she would tend her cousin Graham the entire time. She still gives his pictures kisses. Elena is saying more and more words. This week it was erythropoietin. Get off it Ken Jennings. But really she is speaking more, and she finally got mom (after car, coat, etc)! She still points to herself though. Natalie started her internship, mike is a great stay at home dad, and Elena is a great mess maker. With nothing to do out here we are anxious for spring to come and for business to reopen in the area. Being with Natalie's dad is fun, and Elena learned "pa" very quickly. Alright already- here are pictures.

Merry Chistmas

I know this is silly, but I have been thinking about the term "happy holidays". I personally don't see why I need to be politically correct by saying happy holidays. Is it genuinely offensive to those who are not christian? I would love it if some one who celebrated kwanza or hanuka would wish me the same. When I wish someone a merry christmas I share with them something personal about me, I share my belief and at the same time share goodwill. Wishing some one a merry christmas is genuine, and it is the only holiday greeting that I can extend with genuine faith that they may indeed be merry. In the same way a Jew could only genuinely wish me a happy hanuka with faith that it indeed may be happy. Maybe it is too idealistic for me to think we can still be different and respectful. Or maybe what is the more saddening is that no one has a belief system any more. I love the idea from "You've Got Mail" that everything we do should be personal (Its not personal Its buisness- well not really). So I personally wish to all a Merry Christmas, and hope all will personally wish me the best from their own beliefs.