Grandma & Grandpa Wurtz visit to Idaho.

Tom and Tina came out for Tina's birthday and a late Christmas celebration. Of course we had a blast and as usual the time went by way to fast. Tommy (aka Tom jr.) was allowed to take us on a tour of the post falls dam, so we could get a small glimpse of what he does at work. Whoa!!!!!! My husband is one smart cookie, I could never figure out what was what. Way to go honey! You have finally landed your dream job and you excel at it. I hope you enjoy the pictures of the Post Falls dam.

Checking out the very large turbines.

Where the water comes in.

6 total turbines.

Spill way

Down stream

The dam has some very old architect that was beautiful.

Great looking family.

Penstock cover

Outlet

Intake

Ice at the north channel

north channel spill way. The water was pretty low.

. An old gate that used to control the irrigation ditch.

'Tis the season to be Merry!

Such a beautiful smile. 

Can I pose like this?

Take 1
We don't quite have it all together

Take 2
Getting a little better

Take 90
Ditch the dogs and focus on just getting the horses to stand still

Oh look the dogs are within my reach and holding still.
(Queenie loves to keep the dogs on the move)

Humm... Your master said to stay, I wonder if I can convince you to move.

Uh Oh, I better behave or no cookies for me. 

These "bloopers" crack me up. 

Haylie insisted on a picture of just her and Hawkeye. Can you see Tom's finger telling him to "stay" like hes a dog  I can just see Hawkeye rolling his eyes. 

Good boy.

Oops forgot to tell the dog he wasn't in on this one. 

He insisted on being in the picture. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We pray God will bless your new year and provide all your needs. 

Love the Wurtz 

On the hunt for the PERFECT Christmas tree...

Yes honey, I want that branch at the top with the pine cone. 

Ohhh watch out for the snow...hehehe

Lucy is patiently waiting for us

I know the reason why Haylie and Lucy have become such best friends.. Both have a free, fun spirit. 

Where's your sled Haylie?

When you forgot the sled, use your back. 

Cow Elk watching us 

She was a looonnnggg way off

I love the trees and clouds

Always on the look out for wild life. 

Sure do love this ray of sunshine. 

More pretty trees

Happy dog

Can you see the green valley? I love seeing the transitions between green and snow.

Cow or Spike? Tom says spike, I say cow. 

Haylie's little tree. 

Helping Dad cut her tree down. 

Timber!!

And more Elk. 

Her bed doesn't look very warm or flat. 

We went back for the first tree we saw.

TaDa!! Look at that beauty!