Christmas Fun

Christmas 2009' was filled with lots of memories and events. On Christmas Eve we went with Anita, Ernie and Daelyn to yummy, Johnny Carinos for dinner and to Temple Square to see the lights.It would have been nice if we were able to walk around Temple Square for more than about 30 minutes, but it was so cold that everything was a quick look and we're moving on...
The lights were beautiful and the spirit was strong.

Every year the Pleasant Grove Fore Dept. holds a SANTA party for the children of employees. Last year we forgot our camera, but this year we didn't. Yay! Brigham liked Santa-so much that he tried to pull his beard off!

Kyle had a Cow Elk tag and took advantage of the excuse to go to the mountains. On Christmas Eve, Kyle went by himself and was stalked by a mountain lion. He was followed for over 100 yards by this hungry cat! Glad he made it home to us!

The day after Christmas, Kyle and Ryan left at 6 am in 10 degree weather to go elk hunting. After they found a herd of about 40...Kyle and Ryan each picked an elk to shoot. They counted to 3, and there was a loud BANG and a tiny click. The BANG was the sound of the 'Thunderstick 45-70' Kyle was shooting and the tiny click was Ryan's gun dry-firing! Kyle's elk tumbled down the hill as Ryan hurried for another shot, but was unsuccessful due to a faulty firearm. Guess this will be an excuse for them to go again next week...I can't wait to try the meat!!