Thanksgiving and More!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving dinner! We had lots of yummy food and a great time spent with family. We took some family pictures, that I wanted to post, but have not received yet. We did a little bit of shopping on black friday, but didn't have much to buy. We already did shopping for ourselves, and so we just shopped for other family members. Didn't get very far. Oh well, we still have about 24 more days, right?

Anyway, this upcoming month is full for us. I will keep posting and hopefully can snap a few pics also.

Love everyone and hope you all have a good holiday season!

Las Vegas Trip!!!

Logan and I had a couple of days off of work and we decided that we needed to go on a little trip-just he and I. So we decided on going to Las Vegas! We had so much fun! We drove down Friday afternoon and took all day Saturday to walk around, visit places, and just see the town. It was really exciting for both of us because it was both of our first time going there. We started out a pawn shop that now has their own show called Pawn Stars and we really enjoy the show and thought we would go check out the actual place.

Me Standing in front of New York, New York. It was really cool. Logan really liked that one!

I liked the castle! It was sooooo big! It was called Excalibur...funny!

This is in front of the Bellagio. For those of you who have been lucky enough to see Las Vegas at night, you will know how amazingly cool the fountain show at the Bellagio is! I put a short clip of it at the end of this blog. They did a different song, with each show and they did them every hour starting at 3pm. We caught the first show and a little bit of a night show. We loved it! Probably our favorite!

Some of the other places we went to was M&M World, the Coca-Cola shop, and the Luxar hotel. We also went to the Human Body Exhibit. It was really neat. Very educational.

After we left Vegas on Sunday morning, we drove to Zion's national park and decided to see how close we could get to Angel's Landing before it got dark.

This is what you see when you start the hike...very beautiful. But this hike was not just beautiful scenery. It was quite the hike! It was only 2.5 miles and we thought it would be no problem!

This is just a small portion of the trail. Most of the begining was full of steep switch backs, then it flattens out a little bit, then you hit this wall of all switch-backs!

This is the edge of the trail...you are supposed to hold onto the chain to keep from falling.

Once you get to the first landing, you look across and see that you have to follow that thin trail all the way to the top to reach angel's landing! Scary to look at!

This was the thinnest part of the trail. They had a chain that was strung along the steep and thin part of the trail to keep from losing balance and what not. They were very nice for the steep parts to help pull yourself up!

It was a very tough hike, but the view was gorgeous!

Very happy couple to have survived the hike!

After hiking we went to the hotel and had a nice relaxing evening-we were so exhasted. (We are both so sore!) Then got up on Monday and came home. We had such a nice weekend! We can't wait for the next trip we can take. We would really like to go back to Vegas again sometime.

That was our weekend!

The Things Kids Say!

Logan and I have had once again another pretty good week! Of course we worked, and worked, and watched movies and slept. That's really all we do all week. It's the weekends that it seems we LIVE! Ha Ha. This weekend, we both had to work, but we still went out to dinner and had a great time together. Sundays we love! Our calling in our ward is to teach the 8 year olds in primary. We LOVE it! It is so much fun every week. They brighten our day! I have to share this story just because it is too funny not to.
Sunday morning, Logan and I woke up and made cookies. Since our church isn't until 1:00, we have quite a bit of time in the morning. So we made a new recipe of Chocolate Chip Cookies. They came out a little crunchier than we had wanted so we put the cookies we were planning on taking in a container with a piece of bread hoping the bread would soften them up a little bit. When in class, we ask the kids if they can tell us what we taught them last week and if they tell us something from the lesson, then they get a treat. Logan was handing out the cookies and one of the boys responded while grabbing his cookie, "There is NO WAY that piece of bread would trick anyone." Logan and I busted up laughing. It was the funniest thing I think I have heard any of them say!
Another story that might make you laugh. It never surprises me how much Logan pays attention to where things are. We usually take small candies to our kids at church and they stay in my church bag. This last week I happened to lay it down on the kitchen table instead of in the closet (where it normally goes) and Logan says to me one night, "Tracie, where did you hide the candies? I have looked everywhere and I can't find your bag. You must be a good hider!" Me, knowing that my church bag has been on the kitchen table ALL week, looked over at my bag and I responded, "What do you mean you can't find it?" He says, "Will you go get the candies? I want some." So as I walk over and grab the candies out of my bag that is on the kitchen table is respond, "I guess I know where my new hiding spot is."
I love little things like these stories they make life so sweet and fun! I love Logan and I am very happy to be with him-even in the silliest moments.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Weekend Fun

The last couple weeks have been so fun and busy for us! A couple weeks ago, was General Conference weekend. Logan had a missionary reunion that we attended and was able to catch up with old acquaintances and meet I was able to meet new ones. Logan loved it. Later that night we had Corey stay with us which Logan loved...he loves spending time with his brothers!

On Saturday, Logan and I hit the farmer's markets and we bought some fresh produce. Some of which was grapes. When we got home Logan realized we bought concord grapes and decided to experiment with making his own juice. So he squeezed all the grapes and followed a recipe he found on line and in the end he only got about 2 cups out of it. Needless to say he decided that it is not worth making it yourself!

Later that night, my cousin gave me a call and said that they came down for the afternoon session, but didn't have anywhere to stay, so they came and stayed then night.

Sunday morning, my brother and his wife joined us for breakfast and for conference. I decided to use up some of the zucchini that Cindy gave us and make some zucchini bread. Everyone loved it! We loved having family visit us!

This last weekend, Tracie got a free night stay voucher for a suite hotel because the company she works for cleaned for them. We went and stayed there Friday night after work. We had a blast! I won a WII from work and so we took that to the hotel and tried that out for the first time there. It was a nice little vacation close to home. We got up the next morning and traveled to Park City to the Outlets there to do some shopping. We had a good time.

Saturday evening, we went to dinner with some friends from work to The Cheesecake Factory. It is a very nice restaurant, but some of the food is not as good. However, their cheesecake is really great!

We are still loving just hanging out with each other and keep looking to the future!

Life is Beautiful!

Logan and I have been very busy the last couple months. We have enjoyed working together, visiting family, and just simply spending time together.

We have been working really hard, long hours and it's funny because we don't mind. Probably because we work together and it feels like we are together a lot. Logan is doing really well at his new job and everyone seems to like him! Good job hunny!

Tracie has been CRAZY busy with work. This last week she has been running the shop all by herself with some help from a co-worker. It has been very stressful and she is sooooo happy that the week is over.

At work, Tracie has been working hard on a biggest loser win. It is a 12 week program and she is down to the last week. So far she has lost a total of 22 pounds!

We have really enjoyed going to visit family for camping trips, baby blessings, homecomings, and just because! We love being with family and can not wait until Cory comes home in just a few days! We can't wait for the holidays that are right around the corner!

We love all of you and hope that all is going well with your family!

The Busy-ness of life!

Wow, it's been a while since I have blogged. We have really been enjoying spending time with each other every night since Logan is working days now.

Lately, we have just been doing things we enjoy. We went up 2 weeks ago to visit Logan's family. We had a really good time seeing Greg and Alexis' baby. We just think she is adorable! And Logan got his phone upgraded and he decided to get the new "DROID" phone that you see on tv and everywhere verizon advertises and is loving it. Last weekend, we went and got items to put in our food storage such as flour, wheat, and beans and went shopping to get some new garments. Then this weekend we went on a hike friday afternoon, and swimming at our local swimming pool.

Work for both of us has been going well. Logan likes working days, but being in a high traffic area gets to see all the crazy things drivers do when passing construction zones...he has a story almost daily. I have been doing very well in my work as well. The company seems to be picking up and we are constantly thinking of things to do to keep the guys motivated.

That's about it from us for now. We are still trying to figure out what we are going to do this upcoming weekend, seeing as how it is the 4th.

We love you all and hope everyone is healthy and happy!

Time, Time, and No Time!

This week has been insane! I have been busy with work, so many meetings and things to get done so we can be organized for next month. Logan, well, works...a lot and when he gets up is going going going. It's been hard this last week trying to juggle our schedules so we can see and spend some time together. Logan has been busy getting ready for the big Motorcycling trip that he is excited to go on this upcoming weekend. In fact, the time we spent together yesterday consisted of going shopping for him some Sunday pants! He wanted to look good when they announce our new calling today! Some how, we seem to juggle enough to spend time together. Hopefully, after this week, things will slow down a bit and we can get life back to normal as we know it!

Time, Time, and No Time

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Dear Momma Bair and Momma Thompson,

Thanks for all the encouragement, tears, and laughter you have shared with me over the years. Words cannot describe the joy that comes to my heart and mind when someone mentions you. Mom, you have been my example, my rock, and my best friend throughout the years. I just want to say, thanks mom, and I love you!

Love,

Logan and Tracie

Weekends are Great!!!

Another week down and another one to go. We have been so crazy, with our schedule I mean. Logan is now working nights EVERY night from 6pm to 6am! So we get to see each other for about 30 minutes in the morning and then have to rely on the phone the rest of the day. We have come to be very thankful for those!

However, desipite his bad schedule, we find time to spend together as often as we can. Such as yesterday. We went hiking at Big Cottonwood Canyon. It was a lot of fun and nice to get out. We hiked up the side of the mountain to a cliff that overlooked the road. When we got there we had a small picnic and talked for a little bit before we headed back down. It was really fun and a pretty site so see.

We had lots of fun with family coming to visit. Logan's family stayed with us last weekend and my dad and brother stayed with us this weekend. We love family and are glad they take the time to come see us!

The past couple weeks have been really crazy busy for us. Logan decided to get a motorcycle for the riding season. In fact he and Todd just went riding yesterday! They had a lot of fun. Logan crashed...just a small one, gave him some pretty nice scrapes, and decided he needs to get used to the power his new bike has.

Just last weekend, Logan and I had our 1 year anniversary and we had lots of fun. We went to the Hogle Zoo. It was my first time being there and we had a blast looking at all the animals. They even had a new baby elephant that was completely adorable!!! After the zoo we went on a short hike and when we returned we decided to go out to eat. It was a really good day.

We both have been so busy, Logan started up work again full time so he leaves early in the morning. The company I was working for changed to a corporate company just at the beginning of the month and they hired me to be the administrative assistant. So I have been really busy putting in long hours at the office with the general manger (who by the way I think is awesome) trying to get organized and figure out just what exactly we need to be doing. I was surprised she suggested me for the position considering that I had only been there 2 months prior. But it has turned out well.

So that's what we have been up to and we hope everyone is doing well and have a wonderful week!!

Prom & Hair!

I finally found some pictures of my sister at prom from last weekend when I did her hair! She looks so pretty! She is the one in the green and black dress!!

Nature & Family

Over the weekend, we went to visit Tracie's family 1) cause it was Tracie's Birthday, and 2) cause her sister had prom this weekend and Tracie wanted to do her hair!

We left on Thursday and made it there in time to go to Tracie's brother, Tate's game. It was awesome to watch him play. He played the first baseman, and also pitched for the last few innings and won the game for his team!

On Friday, we went shopping with Tracie's mom for her birthday. Tracie got very spoiled and got some really fun gifts! Then later that night we had a cake and ice cream party, then watched

a movie in her parent's new theatre room. On Saturday, we had a

really fun day planned. We went HIKING!!!! It was so much fun!

We went with my family, (minus the sister on her prom date)

my grandparents, and my cousin's family

We started out at Dierke's Lake and walked around to the top of the canyon and to the other side of the lake. Then while the parents finished the hike around the lake, we took a detour to the Hidden Lakes. After which we met up with the rest of the family and had a picnic! Played games, and took the hike to a close.

Later that night, Tracie did her sister's hair and she looked ssssooooooo gorgeous. I wish I had a pic to show you all.

We had such a great time and loved spending time together!

Friday Night Date!

Logan decided that he wanted to make me dinner on Friday night, and so he decided to make pizza. He needed my help making the dough and I decided that this was going to be too fun to miss.

We rolled the dough out on the stone and since we don't have rolling pin, we got creative and used one of our drinking cups.

So we put some sauce (spaghetti sauce) on it, added some cheese, and put it in the oven for Logan and me!!

We had so much fun making pizza together!!! But the best part was eating it!

Been A While

Hey everyone, it's been a while since we have blogged. We haven't had internet for about a month and was using the computers at the local library for our internet source. Anywho, we have internet now!

Not too much has been happening lately. We have had lots of fun playing with Todd, Meg, and Chloe. We also had some visitor's the last couple weeks. Logan's friend Ryan from Rexburg, came to look for houses and stopped by and we went to dinner. Then Momma Thompson and Grandma Whiting stopped by for some grub on their way down to see family. (Which by the way I am dying to come see little Truman but don't want to overwhelm David and Liz.) It was nice to see everyone and we are glad they came by to see us in our new apartment.

Tracie is working part time as a Telemarketer for Coit Cleaning Services, and doing very well. However, is still working on getting her Utah Cosmetology License. Logan worked for about 3-4 weeks and then his company said that they had to wait for some inspection and has now been out of work for almost a month!! He is looking for any work he can until his other job starts to pick up again. (Hopefully very soon!)

So that's us and what we have been up to. Sorry we don't have any pictures, Tracie's not much of a picture taker.

The Pay-Off

Many times while Tracie was in school we wondered if her schooling was going to pay off. All those times she drug Logan into the school to get a pedicure, a manicure, a facial, a scalp treatment, and a haircut just so she could get her curriculum done. Well, now we see the light!!! Tracie got her test results back for her practical exam and scored a 94%! She was excited and then a couple days later, received her Idaho license in the mail! Now, the next step is applying for her Utah one. Then she will be free to work in any salon she wishes! We can't wait!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Someone like YOU only happens in a lifetime,
And I'm so glad that YOU happened in mine!
Happy Valentine's Everyone!
We love you all and hope every thing is well with you!
Love,
Logan and Tracie

Week-end Fun

This week has been an interesting one. Tracie went to Twin Falls last Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for two reasons: 1) Her dad fixed her car (so when you turn it doesn't sound like your axle's about to pop off at any moment); and 2) She took her State Board practical test to get her license! She lots of fun spending time with her family, going to watch her brother play basketball, couch shopping with mom, and watching cousins. However, the trip to Boise was an unforgettable experience! Simply because we left at 3:00 am, and had 7 puppies in the car with us that no matter what we did they just wouldn't stop howling! Besides all that, she enjoyed spending the day with her parents. Then of course there is nothing like going home to see a husband that is so excited to see you too. :)
Then to start off our week, Logan had work, which he is starting to enjoy more, and Tracie started work also! Tracie got a job working as a telemarketer for Coit Cleaning Services. Everything seems to be looking up and up for us!!
Thanks to all our loveing and wonderful family for their support!

On the Hunt and a valuable lesson learned

Logan and I have been on a hunt the last couple days...or weeks. Logan got sick last week and because of it, doesn't have work anymore. And me, well no one wants to hire me because I just finished Beauty School and want to do that someday and everyone wants me to stay long term. So after applying for job after job after job, it was looking very grim. Sunday rolled around and I noticed that we were behind on tithing and of course we were getting low on money with no jobs. So, we had a decision to make and after a short talk I sternly told Logan that we ARE paying our tithing because we can't afford to not have the Lord's help. As a good couple we paid our tithing and hoped that everything would work out. The next day,(today) we got up, did our normal morning routine: got ready for the day, ate breakfast, checked emails, checked job websites...etc. I noticed on one of the websites that there was a job for a Flagger-which Logan has his certification for but has never used- and wrote down the address so Logan could go apply as well as to a bunch of other places. Well, what do you know, tithing really does pay off because when Logan went into that company to apply for the Flagging position they hired him on the spot!

We are so grateful for the gospel and the blessings it brings by following the commandments we have been given. After all "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it." -anonymous.

However as for me, I'm still on the search, but have some promising avenues.

Adventurous Snowshoeing!!

Logan decided that he needed to pick a new hobby while I was away at school. So he and Todd planned to go snowshoeing one day and Logan had tried to get me to go ever since...

They went to Big Cotton Wood Canyon, trail they went on: Day Pass. They went up about 8:00am, and got home around 2:00pm.

After School Fun

Well, we did it!! We made it through school. I finished on January 21st and came right down to Utah to be with Logan. It is such a wonderful feeling! So the first weekend, we went out with Todd, Meg, and Chloe. We went up to Park City, had dinner, did a little shopping at their outlet stores, and made it to the Burton snowboarding competition. Logan was so excited to be there. But due to the fact that it was freezing up there and traffic was going to be disasterous, we left before it was over. However we had lots of fun hanging out with Todd and the gang.