Winter Formal 2010

Winter formal time already...right after the Christmas party Amber and Heather went to Carols and did hair. Thanks Carol so much. The girls had fun doing hair and being with you. And their hair looked AMAZING!! Sorry it took so long....we should have started during the party..next time. The girls had a great time at the dance with friends..the best way to go to a dance right....Hopefully I will get some pictures from them with their friends soon..for now here are the ones before they left the house.
HEATHER...First Formal dance ....

AMBER...Last High School Winter Formal..:(

They both looked BEAUTIFUL..Im so grateful for such beautiful amazing daughters. They mean te world to me and I love them soooo much...Thanks Amber and Heather for being so terrific

Brinkerhoff Christmas Party...2010

Christmas party already...oh my is time flying. It was so much fun to be with family again. This year we didnt exchange gifts with each other. Instead we all did service throughout the year and shared out experiences during the party. It was such a great feeling and so neat to hear what everyone did. We are going to continue with this which our family is very grateful for. There are so many ways to serve others every single day and in the simplest ways. It really makes us feel richer all the time. After that we did a white elephant gift exchange which is always very loud and exciting for the Brinkerhoffs. It was so fun.. this year the hot items that we argued over were...pliers, scissors, and tape measure..all from Home Depot...and John Deere hats and a John Deere waterbottle. Great stuff for the lucky people who ended up with them..next came Santa and of course we ate in there somewhere too. It was a great party and great tradition...let the Holidays begin..I feel a great spirit this year...Thanks Mom and Dad










Thanks Mary for the great job organizing the party...it was terrific!!!

SNOW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 1st we woke up to TONS of snow and it snowed most of the day. As a result I think every school in the Treasure Valley closed for the day. It was soooo much fun. Heather and Craig stayed out pretty much all day. Corey lasted for a couple of hours which was great. Amber...well you will see pretty soon. She didnt have snow pants so wasnt very excited to be out. I love when the kids are home! I would have it everyday..but I know their friends like me to share them..it was fun to have the house full of cousins and friends...even if they were et and cold...lot of hot chocolate and hot soup we had this day :)

Tree Cutting

Saturday was filled with Thanksgiving festivites at the Romriells. Horribly I didnt take any pictures but it was a blast just the same. We cut down trees..Mc Michaels and Thatchers came to help Clint so he wouldnt have another accident :) They were tremendous help and made it that much more fun. Cousins galore were there and when we were all out there gathering, chopping, and all that fun stuff we got a LOT done. Many hands make light work...Grandma Carroll always used to say that...it is so so true :) I wish I had pics because it was a glorious site...Theresa took video of the huge tree falling....and there were no casualties! We also had a scrumptious dinner. Lots of hot chocolate and a warm fire as well. Once again it is great to be surrounded by such great family and friends. Life is GOOD!!!!!

Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving this year was the Brinkerhoff side of the familly. It was great fun and everyone was able to be there..except Sarah who had to work...bummer!! Lots of laughter and being together. I am so thankful for such a great family and great parents that brought me up in the gospel. I am so grateful for a loving Savior and that cares so deeply for each of us. We are truly blessed to live in these days.
ALL OF US.....

THE GRANDKIDS......

Pictures showing what a great time we all had


I got these pictures from Diane and when I posted this I realized there isnt one of John and Diane...darn...
What a great family we have..Thank you Mom and Dad for doing such a great job and for being such great examples to our kids..they all think the world of you and I love that!!! Thanks for the great day!!!