We took the self-guided tour at the old Idaho State Penitentiary on Saturday with the kids. We had a lot of fun, although I think the kids were a little freaked out at times.

Lexi in front of the Women's Ward

Dustin showing them solitary confinement.....scary,


Dustin and the kids.

Watch gaurd tower.

Waiting on the train.

Lex shooting some military warfare, As we headed in to the Building of Arms, she gave me a horrible look and slowed her pace. "arms???????"

The kids just following orders.

Me and the kids.

A very clever policy, I should have thought of years ago.

Lexi, just a little thirsty.

Cole not to happy to be behind bars.

We are trying to "break in" this cell block.......

Just handsome Cole.....

Just cute Lexi......

Just handsome Daddy......

...and crazy Mommy.

Rich (SNOW) Family......

.....and then the rain. BUMMER.

T'was the Morning of Christmas.....

Well, the kids must have made it on the NICE LIST this year because Santa did pay our house a visit. He filled their stockings with goodies, Lexi got an MP3 player and a Webkinz, Cole got some hot wheels. They both got a brand new sleeping bag and the game SORRY to share. Oh but Santa may have been outdone this year......Mom and Dad got the kids a Trampoline. Even though its freezing and there is frost covering it they have been out jumping all weekend. When it gets warmer we are gonna have fun jumping on it too!
We headed out to Lane and RaNea's to visit with the family. Lex got a new jacket and Cole got a new football.....

Then we headed back to visit with my Mom. It was a small Christmas miracle there, every single one of my brothers and sisters and all of there kids managed to all show up at the same time. I am not sure when the last time that happened was. It was good to see all of them. Of course I had my camera, so I did manage to capture all the grand kids, but I couldn't manage to round up the whole crew. (Way to many stubborn brothers and sisters :) who don't like to have their picture taken) I will post a few of the family later. Here is Cole in his new military present from his cousin Carson. Lexi got a fun craft kit from her cousin Hailey that's all over my house. (no pictures of that, it's scary around here)