On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday we were able to hit the road to Boise. Alex had his yearly "Day on the Hill" for his industry. He meet with over 25 legislators and learned more about our current issues. He also meet with several other Republican Party leaders. It seems like he's always going to the capital.

On Friday Alex had Lasix surgery done to his eyes. He's wanted it for years and we've just put it off. We were able to work it out this weekend though. While he was crashed in bed after surgery, my sister Emily and I went to the YMCA with the kids. She also hosted a yummy dinner that my other siblings and their families came too. It was fun to hang out with my three Boise siblings. Thanks Emily for hosting us!

Alex's Campaign Photos

Here are some initial photos that Alex will use on his spring literature. More professional photos will be used later.

Alex has talked with the counties, district, region and the state Republican Party. They have pledged full support. They are helping him with his campaign. He already knew all of these people though because he's been in the district Republican Party leadership (as vice chair) for several years. In our district we have a very wealthy/tourist area. The Republican Party members up there are planning a huge summer rally to raise money for Alex and a couple of other candidates. Some heavy hitter movie stars will be in the line up. (I can't publish who yet). So fun! Go Alex!

His website we'll be coming on line in the next couple of weeks...stay tuned. He officially declares his candidacy at Lincoln Days at the end of the month. This is an annual event in all the districts in Idaho honoring Abraham Lincoln. It's a big Republican rally every year. This year, has always, the Governor, Lt. Governor, State Senators, State Congressman and many other state leaders will be there. Alex will get to speak along with all of them. Fortunately he knows all of these men too. Lincoln Days has always been a fun event that Alex and I have gone to. Olivia was invited to sing again this year for part of the entertainment portion.

So that's the brief run down so far...

Jared

We finally have a better picture of Jared!

Yes, the rumor is true....

No, I'm not pregnant.

No, We aren't moving.

Yes, Alex is running for an Idaho House seat this year.

Caleb's Blog

Caleb was starting to feel left out! He and I are home alone all day so we decided that today was the day to get it started!

Caleb's Blog

Olivia's scarf

Olivia has taught herself how to use the loom and has made a couple of things. Her latest is a new scarf. Who would have thought that I would have a child that was "crafty?" There is hope for my children after all.

New Blogs

The boys started their own blogs. Check them out!

Luke's Blog

Jared's Blog

In case you forgot Olivia's....

Fun with Cousins

Over the weekend we spent some time with our cousins. We were able to see three of my siblings and their families. We played in the hotel pool and ate pizza. We made a toast while we were there to Becky (our sister) who was home feeding grandpa's cats (who is in Utah taking care of grandma, and we've been feeding them) so we could all be there. : ) Thanks Becky!


Abbie didn't like the floaty.
She's feeling better here and as her "cheese" face on.Uncle Richard and Alex rehashing the BSU Fiesta Bowl game. Uncle Richard went to Arizona and was able to see it live. Go Broncos!

Uncle George and Carter

Luke

Barrett

Carter and Uncle Steven

The whole gang.

A fighter

Tomorrow my mom head's back to The Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City for her second bone marrow transplant. I'm so proud of her and wish her well. She's a fighter and she's such an example of optimism and courage. We love you mom!

New Year's Goal

One of my goals for 2010 is to take more family pictures. Last month when I was digging through my picture files (so I could make my annual yearbook page for my mom that my sister Debra "makes" us all do, haha) I discovered a total of ONE family picture. And that family picture had cousin Tanner in it. So hence my new goal. When we visited grandma and grandpa today I asked her to snap a few of us. Three of the family were in shorts, so it was far from perfect. A start none the less. Worse case I've got a picture for this year's family yearbook Debra!