First time in a snowsuit!

Tihi pulling us on the sled

 So, it seemed to be a busy month.  Curt and I got to spend a day out while Turi babysat.  It was the first time we left the girls without a babysitter over lunch and nap times.  She did such a great job.  The little ones were great and Turi had no complaints except that she was tired :).  Curt and I went and hiked the only mountain here (Mt. Humphreys 12,637ft.).  I have always wanted to but seem to always be pregnant or nursing :).  So, since I am again pregnant, I just asked my doc this time.  She said it was fine.  So, we went.  It was SO much fun.  We forgot our camera but promise we were there :).  Since we have done some pretty intense hikes, this one was just much more enjoyable vs. strenuous.  But it did make me give up my dreams of hiking Everest.  If I was tired at 12,000 ft., I don't want to think about double that!
Our other really fun thing thing this month was taking the girls down to Phoenix to see the play "Wicked".  I think they really enjoyed it.  It was SUCH a commitment (3 hours there and 3 hours back) but since it is one of Curt and I's favorite plays, we felt like it was a necessary thing.  It was fun.
This winter has been really lame weather-wise, so when we got some snow, I went out and took pics, thinking it could be our last.
Life on campus has also been really fun.  Curt lost one guy in his group but gained another.  He has really enjoyed watching those guys grow and bond together.  He took them recently on a weekend trip to the Grand Canyon, in which they all had a
great time of hiking together and doing some really cool devotionals.
The women's group has been such a growing time for me as we are learning about living the Gospel.  It's not just a one-time deal: believe in Jesus for your sins and ye shall be saved but rather the Gospel effects us daily.  How we deal with situations is whether we're living out the gospel (trusting that our significance is found in Him alone, that we run to Him for our strength and in our weakness, etc.) vs. living like orphans (that we are in this world to look after ourselves and no one else will).  After 12 years of being a Christian, my eyes are being opened, for the first time, to grace, and how it applies to me and others around me.  I am grateful it only took 12 years.  I am saddened that it took so long.  Pray for our family as we continue to wrestle through grace and learning to live it out!

Bitsu and Turi trying to go down the hill together

For some reason, this is one of their favorite games

Going to see our first play!