Christmas in Island Park

This year we spent Christmas with my family (Eppichs) at a cabin in Island Park. We had lots of fun and enjoyed spending time together without the distraction of work, shopping, etc. The snow was great and the boys enjoyed snowmobiling and playing with the kids outside. Us girls enjoyed staying warm inside, watching TV and eating whatever we wanted. We all played lots of games and just enjoyed each others' company.

Santa found his way to the cabin and left Kaden this remote control dump truck. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but we soon realized that the truck was a very noisy toy. He sure loves it though....I just can't bare to take it away.

Morgan got a baby doll from Santa....just the one she wanted....one that makes noise, drinks a bottle and wets her diaper. Just one problem....she doesn't want to change the diaper. If I would have known that, she would have gotten something different. I don't need another diaper to change!

Ashlyn got a puppy that grows (after MUCH debate). She hasn't let it out of her sight since she got it....so I guess that means it was a good choice. It was better than the alternative....a real animal.

Never too many toys with wheels....cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.

Kids with grandma with the horsies (grandma Eppich).....

...and grandpa with the horsies (grandpa Eppich).

Kids with Uncle George Walker (Lacey's husband).

Doing what the kids love most....playing outside in the snow. They just can't get enough!

Playing in the Snow

Snow has finally started to fall in Rexburg. It came a little later this year than most....about mid-November, so we were very excited to finally bust out the snowmobile and sled. The kids had a blast and we almost had to beg them to come back inside (hot chocolate definitely helped!).

Christmas Dress-up

It's always a big ordeal to get the kids all dressed up and ready at the same time...and still have them all in a good mood and ready to smile and pose on-demand. This year was no exception. After lots of bribing and threatening....we decided that if we didn't already have the perfect picture, we weren't going to get it.

Ashlyn

Morgan

Kaden

Meet the Family

Ashlyn Taylor Yount

Ashlyn is 5 years old and is in kindergarten. She enjoys school most of the time, but feels like she might be missing out on something at home. She is learning how to read and tell time and has made many new friends at school. Ashlyn has become a good helper and enjoys doing things with me (which I really appreciate). Ashlyn loves to draw and color pictures and loves animals (especially grandpa's horses).

Morgan Leigh Yount

Morgan is our little 4 year old drama queen. She is full of life, attitude, emotion and fun. She can be laughing and happy one second and screaming and crying the next. You never know what you're going to get with her. Morgan loves to go to preschool and I'm sure she's quite a handful, but I know the teacher enjoys her energetic personality. Morgan loves babies and tells me all the time how she wants to be a mommy just like me.

Kaden Michael Yount

Kaden is our little cuddle-bug. He has been a sweetheart since birth and we really enjoy him. He is 2 and loves to do all the things little boys like to do....play with cars/trucks, chase girls, jump off things, yell and scream, etc....in addition to the things that boys with sisters like to do....play dress-up, play house, carry around babies, etc. Kaden and I get to spend lots of alone time together when the girls are in school....and that has been really nice.

The Yount Family

Aaron is working at Artco in the Sales and Marketing department. He also has a couple different "on-the-side" jobs that keeps him extra busy. He has been doing graphic design work for several years now (S3Studios) and has found his real passion of designing and developing websites. Aaron is super talented and works very hard to support our growing family.

I (Amber) am a stay-at-home mom and enjoy watching my kids grow and learn everyday. I enjoy doing things outdoors....gardening, enjoying the summer evenings, playing with the kids, etc. I long for the spring and summer and hate to see it leave. But during the fall and winter I really enjoy baking and watching the snow fall.