Idahoans Now!!!

We are now in Twin Falls, Idaho and FREEZING!!! We moved at the end of July and are loving it here! The weather really isn't that bad. Twin Falls is considered the desert of Idaho and so has pretty mild winters compared to the rest of the state. I don't think these people have ever even seen a real desert, but I guess we'll take their word for it. We have actually gotten more snow this winter than Twin Falls has gotten in years (it snows a couple of inches about every other day lately), but we can't complain because we are in desperate need of the moisture to replenish our reservoirs and the sun comes out each afternoon and the kids go out after it. They love sledding and building snowmen!!!

Adam is now in his second semester teaching at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) and loving it. His boss is an old music buddy of his from back when he attended CSI and his fellow colleague was his Spanish Professor so, needless to say, he loves the people he works with. He also has rekindled his love for playing jazz. He has had some great opportunities to play with the best jazz musicians in the state and recieving a little supplemental income has been nice, too.

I am truly loving it here. I feel busier than ever, but loving it. I keep busy with running every morning at 6am with a group of over zealous and dedicated women (it was -5 degrees this morning), playing a little volleyball every Wednesday mornings and some city league night games, teaching McKaden and Elayna's preschool on Thrusday mornings, and running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to scramble to get all that I need to get done for the Young Women's Program (which I am thoroughly enjoying being a part of).

We have met such great friends here. We have the kindest neighbors and the most awesome ward family. Consequently, we have had a very smooth transition to our new place in life. We do, however, miss all of our family and friends in Arizona and hope this little blog will help link us a little closer to you!

Random pictures of the last few months:

this couch was given to us by one of Adam's friends at work. It matches our "disco room" perfectly! Now we just need the mirror ball and Saturday Night Fever on 8-track.

Elayna likes apples.

Anjoeli and Grandpa Vince.
Sledding with the family in Firth:
Anjoeli getting sleepy:
Karver gets sleepy sometimes, too.

McKaden and his robot:

Marissa has a beautiful smile!

So does Elayna.

Karver is always a happy boy.



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