Clints new job....

So this is what Clint has been up to..he is in North Dakota driving trucks that move the oil riggers around to different sites. He is enjoying it I think although it is WAY cold but he is getting used to it...He said it was 32 degrees the other day and it felt so nice...ugh!!! It has been as low and =20. I think really he would like to come home and things are still up in the air about when he will...we miss him but it is probably harder for him cause we are all together and still going about life...he will be home for a short visit Feb 16 for a chemical meeting...we are all excited...here is a few pics of what he up to...

GRAVEL

Just before Clint left we had our neighbors Jesse (who Clint is with in North Dakota) bring us a couple loads of gravel. It was fun to go with him and get the gravel and watch him dump it and all that great stuff...but most of all it is terrific to have gravel now instead of MUD!!!!! Thanks Jesse...you are a great neighbor!!!

Happy New Year 2011!!!

Our new years was a very interesting one. Both Amber and Heather had their own parties they went to so they were gone most of the day. Clint is taking a new job that will be in North Dakota and he left Saturday at 2 in the afternoon...so Friday he and I spent all day getting him ready and all his stuff together and a little apprehensive and the whole thing. Kinda a sad time. We did have a fun time though..Santa always comes back to see us with family games on his way back to the North Pole...so of course he brought X-Box games. The boys has a great time playing them.
IT GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR!!!! I just know it!!!

CHRISTMAS 2010

I dont take nearly enough pictures at Christmas because I just loves watching he kids enjoying everything. We are so blessed with such great kids and such a great life. We have such fun together and both Clint and I are so thankful for that. Christmas is always so much fun for us and a great time to reflect on all the blessing we have and for the birth of the Savior. We are so greatful for the gospel in our lives. We are thankful for our great family.
This is Christmas Eve...Blankets and pajama bottoms are always a must on Christmas eve.....and making sugar cookies :) of course

Santa has arrived

Now Santa came around 3a.m......by 3:30 a.m. two boys were in our room wondering what time it was....we held them off till 4:30...I went and took a shower...5:00 Amber is drug out of bed and by 5:30 Christmas is complete!!!!! What a day...Corey did not go to sleep until around 10 that evening..he was pretty grumpy by then but I was amazed he stayed awake that long!!!


some Corey shots because he is our favorite cowboy!!

We got an X-Box 360 with Kinect and it is amazing...no controller is the greatest invention ever..it means no batteries and no figuring out which buttons to push...it is so much fun and hilarious to watch...I just had to get these pictures of the guys dancing....story if there attire...the sales guy told Clint tighter clothing works best so the reader can see you better....Im not sure he meant this TIGHT!!!!

Notice...Corey doesnt need to worry about tight clothing:)

Craigs school partys are coming to an end.....

I really dont think Craig realizes that this is thelast year he will be having school parties...Kinda sad...but Corey starts up next year so no break for me :)Corey loves going to Craigs school and hanging out and his class loves Corey.
Corey was very serious and making his gingerbread house and did a great job!!!

SNOW SNOW SNOW

This year we have gotten quite a bit of snow and the kids have really enjoyed it. Corey and Craig have really had fun this year and even Corey has stayed out there longer that I thought he would. One night Clint pulled them on the four wheeler till like 9:30...it was crazy(and a school night!!!)Oh dear!! Us Romriells!!!

John Deere Christmas Party

Dec 12th was Clint work Christmas party. It is a really nice dinner for just the adults. This year they had it at the Hilton in Boise and offered rooms for really cheap so we decided to get one cause the kids LOVE staying in hotels. It was a lot of fun. I didnt take many pictures ...but the pool was a hit :)

Happy Birthday to 5 year old COREY

Corey;s birthday was a little calm because Clint had to make a run to Washington and didnt get home till midnight, the girls of course had various activites going on...so Craig Corey and I celebrated..Corey didnt seem to mind at all..he was just excited about all of it...I guess being the youngest.....stuff happens..it was a fun day!!!

Beautiful AMBER!!!

As always Amber is such a beautiful girl. Thanksgiving Day Diane and her went out and took some more great Senior Pictures. They turned out so great...it is so hard for me to pick a favorite!! Diane does such a great job..be sure to check out her stuff...her site is one my side bar :)


some black and white...which I LOVE!!

Family pics

Time for catch up....life is great...

We took these pictures Thanksgiving day...we need to do more soon

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!!!