Cookin' with the fam

Casey's family came to visit last week. It was so great to see them and spend some time together. One night we made dinner together out of the Moroccan cookbook they got me for Christmas. We made Apricot Chicken and had Almond Rice Pudding for dessert. Mmmmmmmm. It was all so delicious.

We loved seeing Pat, Harv, and Kass (as always). It's been really quiet since they left - it makes me really miss living close to family...

Javolina sighting!

Earlier this week I was in the living room, minding my own business when out of no where a javolina just walked on by our back patio. Holy cow! I knew they lived around here, but I haven't seen one in person except for at the zoo! I grabbed my camera to get a quick shot - it didn't turn out so well but hey, I tried.

Is there any doubt?

I'm so excited...

...I'm about to head out the door to my first ever quilting class. This series of classes was my Christmas gift from Casey. What a guy! Here is my stack of fabric that will soon be a real quilt (hopefully). Wish me luck!

Christmas Pics

We had a great time seeing our families and friends during our time in Boise. Our only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend with everyone. Hopefully that won't be a problem in 2009! Here are some pics of our trip: ***Okay, as if I wasn't already late enough posting these pics, blogger is having issues and won't let me upload them. Grrr. Will try again soon!*** 1/13 - Yay - I can finally put up my pictures! Here they are:

My big brother Ben on Christmas morning.

My grandma either a) testing out one of her gifts b) doing step aerobics or

c) multitasking and doing both. (Great job coaching Auntie Sess!)

Grammy and Katie

The Todd and my mom

Aunt Sessie, Uncle Stevie, and Kate

Ben and his girl Kimmi

Both Casey's family and my family got together at Kassi's store (Handmade Too

in Eagle - check it out!) for a day of chatting, snacks, and creativity. It was really fun :o)

Note that her tongue is out - she's really concentrating!

The cute little elephant that Katie painted.

The cookie jar Casey & I made together - I can't wait to see what it looks

like fired and finished when Casey's family brings it down at the end of the month

Cousins!!!

Dan & Emma dancin' it up!