Christmas Tree Hunt

We had a great Thanksgiving. We had tons of food at Grandma Hanks house, then on to my Dad's for a movie and pie. Black Friday was a success!! I got home about 8:30am loaded the truck up and left for Dr. Francis's cabin. We had a blast hanging out with them. We played lots of games, watched BSU destroy Nevada, watched more football, ate more food, played more games and the best part the kids played in the snow almost the whole day. We are grateful for such great friends.

Saturday afternoon we started our journey to find the perfect 17 foot tall CHRISTMAS TREE. This has become a tradition in our family. We found one, cut it down, loaded into the back of the truck, prayed that Leigh's tying job would hold and headed home. On the way home we received lots of funny looks. Can you say "THE GRISWALDS" (please take note of the pics)PWT!! We made it safe and sound. We got it all decorated today and it looks BEAUTIFUL!

Thank You Veterans!

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the 4th annual Veterans Day assembly at Kuna High School.It is always humbling to look out in the crowd and see the changing faces. We had Vets from WWII, Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring freedom and servicemen that have recently graduated from Kuna who have yet to be deployed but most likely will soon. The statistics say 10,000 WWII vets die each month. At this rate it won't be long before they're gone. I thought my grandpa a WWII Veteran would live forever, but he died 13 years ago at the age of 78. I wish I could go back and ask about his service. Since his death I have learned more about my grandpa's service from research and other Vet's than I ever did from him. It is a shame. I must say thank you to all who serve. Also, Megan's Grandpa Hanks served many years for this great country. He is still alive and I hope that we take every oppurnity to learn about his experiences. Thank you Grandpa!

I especially must thank my brother-in-law Kiel who serves on the USS Phillipine Sea in the US Navy. Thank you for your service Kiel we love you. I know thank you is not sufficient but know that I mean it Thank you for your support and sacrifices you make, because of your sacrifices my family and I can enjoy the freedoms we do. It is amazing to me the sacrifices these men and women give for me and my family.

THANK YOU!!!

My Brother Kiel

Leigh's Grandpa. Grandpa Perry

My Grandpa. Grandpa Hanks

Swine Flu

Yes, we have had it. Kiera brought it home and luckily only got the fever and cough. I didn't fair so well. I was out for a good week. Laying in bed feeling like maybe I should just die. I'm starting to feel better, but I still have the cough. Dryson has been way to ornery to get it and Leigh has been home enought to get it. Good Luck to all you who haven't had it yet, it is coming!!!

Sugar Beets

Did you know that sugar beets make CANDY!! Dryson learned this as he rode the truck with Uncle Ryan this weekend. Uncle Ryan is home and we are soooo happy. They only got stuck or "duck" as Dryson would say 3 times. He loved riding in the truck with is uncle. Thanks Ryan.

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Kiera's Kindergarden class went to Linder Farms on their fieldtrip. Me being the great mom found a babysitter for Dryson(thanks Uncle Ryan) and rode the bus with her. She was sooo excited for me to ride the bus. I still can remember riding the bus for over an hour each way to school and back so riding the bus to me isn't that great, but I did it. She has a friend Alexandra who is so cute and they get along great. They each got to go through the maze, pick a pumpkin that they could carry, and see all the animals. We had a great time together.

On a side note Kiera loves school and is learning so much. She is the smartest, most athletic, and cutest (Just ask Her). Her teacher is wonderful and is teaching her lots of new songs. We got her first progress report and all 0's minus two s+ for staying task and doing her best work.

Corn MAZE

This year we went to the FARMSTEAD corn maze for Shad's 4th birthday party. The kids had a blast playing in the corn, going through the maze, jumping on the jump pillow, riding the cow train, and everything else. Thanks Hillary and Jim for letting us come play at your FARMSTEAD.

Homecoming

Homecoming week was like 2 months ago, but I'm just getting to post about it. We had the Francis kids for the weekend so they came with us to the game. Boise State was playing the same night so we where all a little torn. #1 our football has done all that great this year so to go watch them loose again but #2 luckly the weather was almost HOT! The History department "tailgated" before the game so Leigh cooked the burgers and we had a great time dancing and having fun.