Winter Wonderland

Before break we surprised the students with a study hall break at the hot springs!

Made sure to get some quality mountain time...

Made cookies...

...more cookies.

Gave presents (Thanks Jenna!!)

and got ready to go home!

Salt Lake City then to Boston!

Was greeted with a Christmas explosion.

Spent time with my sister

and my brother

And my sister

and more family

Found the only person with more Christmas cheer than my mother.

Made MORE cookies...

Celebrated my beautiful grandmother!

Learned that underwear is not a toy...

the hard way...

Made new friends.

Went for a trip with friends...

Brought in the new year with style!

took a dip

Said farewell to friends and headed back to Idaho!

Decem-buuurrr!!

Only one week left until Winter Break-man how the time flies! December has been eventful with Winter Formal for the kids, holiday celebrations and preparations, and lots of time spent playing in the snow. This weekend some friends from Caldwell visited and I spend my first half day on the mountain. It was great to get out and snowboard with friends! Sarah T had her very first day on the mountain on Sunday and was shreddin' like a boss. Ski patrol did check in on her, however! =) We have also been busy with classroom prep as everyone seems to be getting in some extra teaching time this month. I've met with Mrs. G who I will spend the second half of my placement with and we had an outing with the third grade last Friday. It was a blast! Anyway- here are some pictures to show you what's been happening with the TTA!

How will the kids take their garbage out?!?!

Danna and I on top of Baldy!

The Interns!

Cutest couple ever <3

Brian's snow angel....

....turned out pretty awesome!

A Week of Thanksgiving!

I think it was a much needed break for everyone. I spent some time with family and friends back in Soda Springs.

 We celebrated my dad's 51st birthday on Saturday with dinner and lots of laughs with my grandma, sister Misty, brother in law Nick, their two kiddos Kira and Trent, and my nephew Jordan. I also got to see my mom and step dad.

One thing I didn't inherit from my mom was her love of all things holidays. She is one of the most creative people I've ever met. Check out these turkey sugar cookies she came up with! Aren't they awesome?

I also cooked a lot this year, which I haven't done much of. I made Ambrosia Salad (a yummy fruit salad that my grandma usually makes every year), three pies (with homemade crust)-- one apple, one pumpkin and one cheesecake pumpkin with a walnut streusel topping, devilled eggs, and stuffed mushrooms. It was pretty yummy I must admit!
I can't wait to hear how everyone else spent their week!

Scenes from Idaho

Gearing up for Thanksgiving break - it's been quite the busy fall. I "graduated" from the TTA program and now have a fancy non-intern title. Besides working hard away in the Admissions Office I've been exploring a bit and spending time with our wonderful residents. Looking back at my photos makes me realize how lucky I am to live in this beautiful place.  

Enroute to Stanley

Stanley

Backyard

Backyard

Work

Witches Contest

Sofi, Marc and Veronica are diligently prepping their pies.

Connor learning from the Pie Master!

Connor loves baking pies!

But he spilled the beans.

Marc is the ultimate multi-tasker.  

Pie baking with attitude.

I'm going to make so many friends tomorrow.