Uncle Tom and Aunt Dolly in Montana

So happy to know that while I was snow shoeing in southern Utah Tom and Dolly were snowshoeing in Montana!  They had a bit more snow than we did!

1. Dolly on snowshoes
2. Tom on snowshoes
3. Dolly and a neighbor - downtown Whitefish December 19
4. Jake (Cait's fiancee), Mike, Cait, Megan
5. Snow across the valley from our back porch.

25 students hung their artwork in the Healing Art Gallery at the Hospital

My two fall classes created big canvas art for a December art show.  Approximately 200 people came to the reception to see the artwork and artists.  It was so awesome for these kids to get recognition for their efforts.  This was particularly exciting for the kids who don't participate in dance or sports.  They had their night!

Christmas in Argentina

The 2nd grade teachers asked parents to do a short presentation on Christmas on another country.  Since Addys uncle Dan is from Argentina he helped us create a presentation on Christmas traditions in Argentina.  I took props like sun tan lotion and flip flops since Christmas falls during the summer in Argentina. I also took a wallet and necklace that were gifts from uncle Dan from Argentina. They also got a taste of Argentinian sweets.  There were 63 2nd graders. 

Canyoneering in Southern Utah with Seldom Seen adventures Canyoneering club.

Mountain lion footprints! 

Christmas Parties

Florida MiMi sent Addy the most amazing Christmas dress to wear to the Best Friends Company Party.  There was easily 400 people at the party.  There were also many kids from Addys classroom and grade at the party.  That's one  benefit of a small town.   She Loves dressing up and looking beautiful!  

The Painting Parties that I am hosting at the Best Friends Visitor Center in town have been gaining momentum.  They are fun and financially rewarding.  

Fodor's Travel Names Utah the Top Destination in the World to Visit in 2016

Top Destination in the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fodors-travel-names-utah-the-top-destination-in-the-world-to-visit-in-2016-300190131.html

Thank you MiMi for the amazing outfits for Addy.

Addy picked this one out to wear today. How amazing does she look?

Art Classes for kids and adults.

I had 22 kids sign up for a Paint your Fairy House class.  $20 a kiddo and fun was had by all!  I also started offering Paint Your Pet Parties at the new Best Friends Visitor Center in town.  

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Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased one of Addy's rooster prints.  She said "so I get this (holding the $20 bill) and they get that (pointing to the print)?  I said yes cool huh. And she said "ya". Unfortunately I cannot get her to pick up a brush now!  Ahh artist. Moody little buggers aren't they? 

Thanksgiving weekend

Addy helping peel carrots for Thanksgiving dinner.  She knows Santa is watching. Light flurries on Black Friday.  I was hoping it would stick!  Addy and I went to the opening of a new art gallery in town. We wore all black to look artsy!  

Across the country family Thanksgiving

Dan's USA and Argentina Moms at Thanksgiving in Florida! Dad and Mom in Their clubhouse.  Marble Falls Texas Walmart on Thanksgiving Day. - we need more Texas photos! More Utah photos roasting marshmallows, painting ornaments and enjoying wine and/or sparkling juice.  Waiting on the KY girls photos from Michigan Thanksgiving! Aunt Pam and Uncle Mel celebrating at their home in Florida! 

Thanksgiving 2015

Addy and Opal cuddle while Daron and I cook.  Table is set.  Addy and I took the dogs out for a morning hike.  Beautiful fall day.  We hosted five friends and talked so much and so loud that Addy had to go in the other room!  The food was wonderful! After dinner we painted ornaments :)