Matthew Sking

Matthew ended up being really sick this year. The second day there we took him to the doctor and he ended up having a cold and an ear infection. Everytime he would go outside he ended up coughing so hard that he would almost vomit. He did manager to get one afternoon of sking in before his dad left. His favorite part was going off of two jumps with his dad. The rest of the trip he pretty much stayed in the cabin.

Paige Feeding the Deer

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Paige was so tickled when feeding the deer. She didn't want to share the tortilla and tried to eat it after the deer took a nibble off of it. She gave the deer a love pat on the nose once the food was gone.

Road to New Mexico

On our drive to New Mexico we encountered a flat tire. Matthew called it a "stanky tire" because we changed the tire next to a cow farm so he thought the tire was giving the odor off. The whole trip he wanted us to get the "stanky tire" fixed. Love Trent's plumbers crack.

You can be my wingman anytime.

A few weeks ago we took another airplane to Spokane to be turned into Coke cans and this is one of the pictures that was taken by my F/O.

That's right..... I'm a true aviator now with my ultra-cool shades!!! I thought this pic was amusing enough that I had to share it with all of you. Hopefully Jo will not mind to much that I cut into her New Mexico pictures that I'm sure are shortly coming.

Just think Mav and the IceMan.... "You can be my wingman anytime". "Bullbutter, you can be mine!!!"

Clayton

New Mexico 2009

Houston is as glorious as one would guess (SARCASM).

Well day one of ATR school is complete. I had to leave the New Mexico trip early to get to Houston so I can get my education on. Bad news....... I missed on the back half of the ski trip. Good news..... I get typed on the ATR preparing for my new base in Midland.

So I guess it's 1 day down 26 to go till I get home for a weekend to see the fam for a weekend before leaving again to do ATR differences training (ATR-42 and ATR-72) for a few more weeks in Spokane, Seattle, and SouthEast Alaska. It should be a busy 2 months!!

Big thanks to all involved in the ski trip!! It was a blast.

Clayton

6 Years!!!!

"Best Christmas Ever!!!"

Well Merry Christmas to all reading this post!! I hope you're day went as well as ours. We kept it rather low-key at our house. Matthew was up at about 7 am and we proceeded to open presents. Paige had a fun time as well even though I don't think she had any idea what was going on or why Matt was so exited. But she tried to open presents and had fun trying to eat any wrapping paper she could get her little hands on.
Mike and Becky came over and were able to participate in Christmas morning with us as well. We of course had a good breakfast after presents of Biscuits Gravy and all the Fix'ns. It was a very fun day. Happy Holidays everyone!!

Clayton

Christmas Eve

This Christmas has been so exciting to see it through Matthew's eyes. He wakes up in the morning and tells me how many more naps he has to take before Santa comes. He has changed the count down number every day on the clipboard and gets excited because it is one day closer. Today we have been tracking Santa on the computer and he had to keep checking to make sure that Santa had not passed him by. We went to Denton to eat at El Matadors for dinner with my parents, Stacey and Trent. Matthew had to go outside to make sure it was not dark yet in fear that he would miss Santa. We also visited the annual Porter and Andrus family Nativity that they host for all to enjoy and it was wonderful to see old church friends. On the drive home Matthew wanted us to hurry so he could see where Santa was. He also told his dad that he wanted him to call Santa to make sure he knows that he lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

Christmas Activities at School

Christmas Star & Sock Baby Jesus

Christmas Train

Matthew has been busy all month long at school learning about the Jesus and all the season has to offer. There class performed in a mini concert for the parents. They sang and acted out 2 songs and then played bells to another. I took videos of all the performances but they are to big to download. My favorite was the ringing of the bells. After the performances were done Matthew told me that it was time for me to go home.

The Polar Express

Matthew has been looking forward to the Polar Express ride. Texas weather really didn't allow it to feel like the Polar Express but we still had fun singing carols, seeing Santa and of course riding the rails. Only in Texas can you get a corney dog and funnel cake while riding the express.

First Spaghetti Dinner

Paige's appetite seems to hold no limits. She loves waiting people food now and tonight we had some good ol' spaghetti. She eat like she meant it. Matt has never really dug on spaghetti which I can't even fathom because I personally think spaghetti's should be it's own food group. Matt did however finish his as well, and might I add... much cleaner.

Clayton

Rub-A Dub

Matthew insisted that his sister take a bath with him tonight. We put Paige in her tub which acted like a floating boat that had taken in to much water. They both had fun in the water soaking in vapor bath.

Ice Skating in Dallas

We received a call this afternoon from Uncle Allan inviting us to go ice skating in Dallas. As we had a whole day of absolutely nothing going on we pack up the critters and away we go. This was Matt's fist time on ice and he did great. Paige was a champ as well until it got to be past her bedtime. Overall it was a very fun way to spend the afternoon and evening. Big thanks to Allan for inviting us out.

Clayton

Pictures with Santa

Today was Santa picture day. The pictures turned out pretty good. That was a surprise from what we had prepared ourselves for. We fully expected Paige to be having a fit about being on Santa's lap, but she did great. Matt seemed to enjoy being able to see Santa. After all the first thing I heard from him today when I woke up was that we were going to see Santa. So he was pretty psyched up.
Clayton

They Grow Up So Fast!!!!