Return to Daddy

Tyler brought home shirts for the girls from his trip to Florida. He even wraped them in bags. They were so excited. Niki was especially excited when she saw the wrapping paper Lily was opening. Then she just exploded with joy when Dad gave her one of her very own. Even though it was late, we were all too excited to sleep.
We missed our DADDY!!!!

Niki Hides and Melted Snowman

Niki LOVES to climb into cupboards and close the door on herself. She just thinks she is so funny! I finally caught her doing it on video. She even climbed under our neighbor's bathroom sink. I suppose it all comes from being so small.

Granny Sandi caught a great picture of Lily and her melted snowman. It was the only snowman left in the neighborhod.

Park Day

Well the weather wasn't great, but we went outside today anyways. We always have fun playing with our cousins Nate and Paul. We are going to miss them over the next few months.

Thanks Grandy for the cute sweaters. They fit perfect!!!

President's Day weekend

We had fun hanging out with the family on President's Day. We played in the great snow and went swimming. What a fun day.

Movie of sledding Granny Sandi:

I've been using up my mom's old yarn by crochetting hats, flowers, and butterflies. Here's Niki modeling the latest.


Today we went to the park to feed the ducks. This was a first for the girls.


I took a half-day off for myself and took my Dad skiing. After the first run we thought our great skiing days were over, we both fell and stunk so bad! Then we warmed up and the rest of the day was pure mogul joy.

Niki Jumps

Niki has always loved to jump on the bed. When she first learned to laugh, it was because we would help her "jump" on the bed with Lily. Today she discovered that she could jump by herself on the bed. She couldn't be happier with herself.

Working Daddy

Tyler got to do tons of cool stuff during his training this month. What a stud!

Happy Valentine's Day

We had fun sending e-cards this year. The girls really loved their cards. Lily sat infront of the computer re-playing her e-card for at least 15 mins. She almost cried when it said "I miss you" but then she smiled when the bear was happy again.



"Awe, thanks honey. The bear was cheesy but totally appropriate. Thanks for the hug. It's just what I needed."
-Janna

"You are welcome, hopefully the music wasn't too cheesy either. I couldn't get it to work on this computer so didn't get a chance to preview that part. I loved your card. I'm glad not only that you enjoy those things I do, but that I get to do them for you and they are things that we enjoy together. The girls card is awesome. I printed it up and I am going to keep it with me to show folks, thanks for letting me walk with Niki right before I left and go skiing with Lily, that was a great couple of days.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Your honey (yum)."
-Tyler

Idaho and Family Night

I took the girls to Idaho for the weekend to see Gpa West and Nana. Aunt April came with us. We didn't take many pictures, but we sure had fun. Lily got to see the tractor with gpa and April. We all went to a restaurant for lunch. Bobbie and Craig's family was there. It was good to see and visit with everyone. We sure had a fun time!

When we returned home Sunday night, Kyle and Cindy were visiting. Tyson's been asking for pictures of the family so my mom went around and took pictures of everyone enjoying a typical Family Night at the Balling's. Lily LOVES making cookies with grandpa.

At the Ballet

My new friend (Visiting Teacher, see mormon.org) had 2 extra tickets to Ballet West's Sleeping Beauty dress rehersal.  We took our little girls and they loved it.  We dressed up like princesses, looked at the orchestra pit, and toured the balcony in the theatre.  We left at intermission due to it being very late, but what a great opportounity to introduce them to the Ballet.

February Fun

Well, I'm way behind on the comentary, but here's our recent pictures. That's all you really care about anyways right?

Niki plays in the laundry cupboard, all the time. This time she happened to be too excited for clothes.


Lily's first time on a Ski Lift


Bear Lake