A quick peek back at Christmas

This is our Charlie Brown Christmas tree.

We let Kate pick out the tree this year.

We were more that pleased with her choice

...especially because it was only $5!

We ended up waking up our sleepyheads

on Christmas morning. How many parents can say that?

That was our merry little Christmas in a nutshell. Hope yours was wonderful too!

Joe's Graduation

Here's a look back at the day Joe officially became an Idaho State Trooper...

All dressed up and ready to go to Daddy's graduation in the Rotunda at the Capitol Building.

ATC Class 37: Joe Chandler, Ben Comorosky, Dan Choma, JD Law, Tagg Williams and Brian Strading

Joe gave a speech as the class president.

Wearing his campaign hat for the first time.

Governor Otter presenting him with his certificate.

The wives each pinned their Trooper with the Idaho State Police badge.

I love my Trooper!

Most of the family who came to support Joe on his graduation day.

The newest Troopers in Idaho.

Congratulations, Trooper Chandler!

It was a lot of hard work and sacrifice to get here,

but we are very excited to be starting on this new adventure!