Friday, January 29, 2010

An Education on Vibram Footwear





So...Corey found his newest obsession, he spent many hours researching and studying the joys of walking, hiking, or running with this amazing shoe! This is what their website says: "Remember going barefoot as a child? It’s the way you first discovered and conquered your world—without the constraint of shoes. Or the sense of duty you acquired later on. Now you can experience that same physical and visceral sensation in Vibram FiveFingers—the only footwear to offer the exhilarating joy of going barefoot with the protection and sure-footed grip of a Vibram® sole."

Who knew, that someone could actually make money on a shoe that works just like toe socks?!? We went in the Salt Lake Running Store tonight, and he tried them on. They said that they are so popular right now, that they just barely got them in stock and that they are VERY hard to find. (I think they just wanted to sell us a shoe). But, we walked out with these blue Avatar looking shoes(rubber gloves)for Corey to run and hike in! Too funny, and the greatest part is that Corey REALLY wanted me to try them on too, but I have webbed toes. So, you guessed it, these shoe makers actually discriminate against those of us with webbed feet. So, I am just going to have to keep hiking in my flip-flops in order to get that bare-foot feeling. :)

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Christmas!

I thought I would FINALLY post some pictures from our Christmas in Idaho. I hadn't been home (to Idaho) for Christmas for 3 years. So, I was very excited to be with all my siblings. It was a great time, we went to movies, ate great food, and had some fun surprises from Santa! Here are some pictures of our time in Idaho. They aren't in chronological order, but you get the idea. We are looking forward to the new year, and hope you all have a happy one!


Addie HATES the sun in her eyes!


Carter and his Spiderman webmaster.


Britanna with her Moxi doll.


Malia loves her Hello Kitty from Makayla!


Adelynn got an umbrella from Santa!


Addie also got a Barbie.


After all the presents were open, we played CatchPhrase, and my Dad said that Layne should try this. The answer was: online dating. It was hilarious to hear that from my Dad!


Adelynn is ready for the snow!


Corey was so sweet, and got me a locket.


Addie and Mom opening stockings.


Corey with his stocking.


My Mom cooked an amazing Christmas dinner. We had turkey, ham, potatoes, yams, salads, rolls, and stuffing. Yummy!



Britanna and Carter wrote a letter to Santa.


Our little family!


Malia and Addie went to see "The Princess and the Frog" together. It was Addie's first movie ever, and she did really well. Until she started screaming,"I poopy".


Uncle Layne reading to the kids!