Zane's Christmas in Idaho

Happy Holidays and Happy 2008 to all!

Zane is in Ohio right now with his Dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. I'm sure he's having a fantastic time because he can't find time to call. Hint, hint Zane....

Here are some pictures taken of Zane in December

A toy Zane just had to have. He ended up replacing Baby Jesus in my advent calendar with the Redneck!


The back of the package. Zane thought it was hysterical. He had to read it to me twice.


Ms. Witek's class did a courtroom exercise in the actual Teton County Courtroom. Some kids were on the jury, some were lawyers, some were on trial. Zane (white shirt) and Ryan (to the right of Zane) were the defendants. 2 real lawyers actually assisted with the exercise. Zane and Ryan were found not guilty of arson.


Zane getting sworn in



Zane testifying


Christmas 2007
Ferraro Rochet and a new hat



A Venus flytrap!



A present from Grandma Carol and Grandpa Duane


Here it is! Zane hasn't played with it yet.


NEW COUSIN
Harrison, Gracie and Max (11 pounds 2 ounces!)

Nicodemus

We've doggy sat a 10 week old puppy named, Nicodemus. He's a Chihuahau and he's adorable. We had Nic last night and he and Zane really hit it off. As a matter of fact, Nic wouldn't stop whining unless Zane was in the room!

The video is short and dark. Listen hard and you'll hear Nic growling. So cute!!

Zane's first visit with Santa and Mrs. Santa

A few pictures

Zane in his usual position. Aunt Jenny and Uncle Mike, notice the jacket

Fun with the dog

Fun with the dog's outfit!

Wind River Mountains, Zane's on his way...

Zane's been accepted into a 28 day backpacking course in the Wind River Mountains with the National Outdoor Leadership School! After applying and being accepted, he had to get a physical.

Today we're starting on scholarship applications for the course. It's expensive and has many unexpected costs (the above physical was $140!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).

For all who have asked what they can get Zane for Christmas, please consider giving him an REI gift certificate or Cabella's gift certificate so he can buy gear for the course. NOLS has some very specific gear requirements. Or you can give him a little bit of cash to save toward paying for the course. Zane's Grandpa Locke and Grandma Locke have paid for a portion of the course, Zane has put $1000 of his own money toward the course (instead of a car!). I promise if you decide to send any $ to Zane for Christmas, it will be deposited in the savings account.

ON THE OTHER HAND, don't feel like you ever have to get the kid anything!!!! He has so much already.


I will post later with miscellaneous pictures that I have taken of Zane and the fam over the last month. Sorry to get behind. It's been a hectic month for me.

Wind River Mountains, Zane's on his way...

Zane's been accepted into a 28 day backpacking course in the Wind River Mountains with the National Outdoor Leadership School! After applying and being accepted, he had to get a physical.

Today we're starting on scholarship applications for the course. It's expensive and has many unexpected costs (the above physical was $140!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).

For all who have asked what they can get Zane for Christmas, please consider giving him an REI gift certificate or Cabella's gift certificate so he can buy gear for the course. NOLS has some very specific gear requirements. Or you can give him a little bit of cash to save toward paying for the course. Zane's Grandpa Locke and Grandma Locke have paid for a portion of the course, Zane has put $1000 of his own money toward the course (instead of a car!). I promise if you decide to send any $ to Zane for Christmas, it will be deposited in the savings account.

ON THE OTHER HAND, don't feel like you ever have to get the kid anything!!!! He has so much already.


I will post later with miscellaneous pictures that I have taken of Zane and the fam over the last month. Sorry to get behind. It's been a hectic month for me.