Snow Love.

I've been feeling a little gloomy as cold February has been dragging on so it was perfect timing when Steve's aunt invited us to spend the weekend at their cabin near Mt. Pleasant. It was the perfect opportunity for me to rekindle my love for snow and cold weather since they have both been on my naughty list for a few weeks. It is amazing how it doesn't even feel cold when you are zooming along on a snow machine or hiking in snowshoes...somehow it feels refreshing and pleasant.

(Kelly and Steve)

(after a tree tripped Steve)


(a few unexpected visitors)

The List.

Disclaimer: In honor of Valentine's day I thought I would post a mushy, lovey-dovey blog. Read on only if you dare.

Fourteen reasons why I love my husband Steve.
(It started off as ten things but my list kept growing.)

1. He lets me watch "The Bachelor" TV show on Monday nights even though it is on at the same time as his favorite sitcom.

2. He leaves me little notes sometimes, usually with a little drawing depicting how much he loves me.

3. He splits the last little bit of juice in the pitcher exactly in half for each of us, even though he is bigger and probably needs more liquids.

4. He gives me back scratches whenever I ask...and I ask a lot.

5. He makes me laugh when I least expect it.

6. He likes me to sit in the middle of the bench seat in his truck.

7. He works very hard at his job to support our little family.

8. He cooks the red meat. Ewwwe!

9. He has tall jeans. And not just the kind you wear... but also the kind that will make our kids non-munchkin like.

10. When I suggested that we get a goat one day he said, "lets do it!"

11. He loves me just the way I am.

12. He is so kind to those around him, including me.

13. He looks great in a t-shirt and jeans.

14. Because he loves me a lot and tells me all the time!

Happy Valentine's Day My Love!

Soaking in some sunny rays.

Steve and I were in Scottsdale, AZ this past weekend for Steve's yearly corporate meeting. It was beautiful weather...good enough to take a dip in the pool. Steve went to meetings, gave an excellent speech/presentation and sat in a dark conference room while I sat at the pool, read, and enjoyed the "spouse's event."

The company took all the spouses to a stuffed animal factory where we got to build an animal and then it was donated to a local charity. I made a mountain goat. We also enjoyed some crazy evening parties including a Vegas night and Mardi Gras night.


I think this is a good look for us.

Feeling Mossy?

Moss Pendant.

Hummm.....Trying to decide if I love this "living" pendant or if it is too creepy.

New Year Resolutions

On 25 August 1875 Capt. Matthew Webb was the first man to swim the English Chanel. It took him 22 hours.

Well, it looks like it is that time of year again when we look back at our New Year resolutions to see if we actually did any of them. Looks like I was at about 50% for 2009 gaols.

Last year I wanted to start a blog, sew something, learn to make bread...check, check, check. But I didn't make it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro nor did I send more thank you notes.

Steve met his savings goal and rekindled an old hobby (bought a dune buggy) but did not look into swimming the English Chanel.

We created our goals for 2010 and again aspired for greatness. Some of my 2010 goals are (in no particular order):

1. Go to the temple once a month.
2. Buy a curling iron. (I have never owned one in my 31 years of existence. This is big!)
3. Go on an adventure with Steve once a month.
4. Organize my recipes. (currently they are loose pieces of paper scattered all over the laundry room.)
5. Write in my journal monthly.
6. Visit my Grandma in California.
7. Sew another something.
8. Be better prepared to teach our Sunday School class each week. (no more waiting until 10pm Saturday night)

A few of Steve's are:

1. Fix the dune buggy.
2. Go canyoneering.
3. Visit the Pfost Grandparents in Glens Ferry ID.
4. Read a few Novels. (not sure which ones yet)
5. Have fun at work.
6. Go on a week long vacation.

I'll let you know next year how we did.

Winter Wonderland!

Idaho got a ton of snow while we were there celebrating the New Year with Steve's family so we decided to buy some garbage can lids, dust off the water tube and head outside.

CHRISTMAS

Steve and I spent Christmas in Salem with Dad, Jalene and April. Most of the rest of the family stopped by here and there to share in the fun.

Christmas morning we found Santa collapsed in front of the fire place. Must have been a long night.

Christmas Morning

I think Steve's favorite gift were the goggles I got him for his dune buggy!

When we weren't busy eating or napping, we put together a puzzle, watched movies, fed the ducks and complained that we had eaten too much before snacking on more treats!

We has a wonderful Christmas and hope yours was too!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!

- The Pfosts

I once learned that if plants are not properly cared for they can get "leggy." I think I have created the ultimate example.

This is what my plant should look like. This is what it looked like when I first got it.

and now....
I'd say that is pretty "leggy." I still love the little guy and hope it survives. (hum the Charlie Brown Christmas song here)

Jason, we think you and Rissa should start a blog.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

(I think you're gonna like this!)

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All the Pfost down in Pfost-ville liked Thanksgiving a lot!

They played games and watched football and enjoyed Steven’s buggy….
His wife had never seen such a dusty, dirty hubby!

(that is one happy kid!)

And all of this fun made every one of us a little more manly…
Id' say we make a great looking family!

("Can we watch more football?")

Every Pfost down in Pfost-ville, the tall and the small, sat down to the greatest feast of them all.
And they feasted! And they feasted!
They FEASTED! FEASTED! FEASTED! FEASTED!.......

And he...
...HE HIMSELF...!
Mr. Steven D. Pfost carved the roast beast!

Birthday Storm

In the wee hours of the morning the the most spectacular "Leonids" meteor shower took place. This particular shower always happens right around November 18th. A few years ago I was camping in the desert on top of a mesa and had an amazing view of this heavenly show for my birthday. I was not awake to see the show this morning but apparently one particular meteor hit the atmosphere just right and lit up the sky like it was daytime. A lovely little birthday performance and I hope a good omen for a great year!

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

CHOICE Humanitarian Gala

After months of planning we finally held our fundraising gala last night. It was located in an air plane hanger in Salt Lake City and was actually a pretty cool venue. I spent most of the night making sure our 670 guests were all happy and well taken care of which was often a bit of a challenge. We had hors d'oeuvre representing the 5 countries we work in, African singer and dancers, live and silent auctions, dinner, and a program. It was a lot of fun but exhausting. While I was running all over the place in my high heals (ouch!), Steve helped by hosting Dad and Jalene who ended up holding the winning raffle ticket for two air plane tickets. Nice work!

I think Steve's favorite part of the whole night was the clean up. I'll give you one guess where Steve is in this picture.

Katrina and Steve plus one!

Steve and I are proud parents of a new bouncing baby......

Dune Buggy!

(Ha Ha! fooled you!)

Steve is so excited to have something to tinker on and take to the desert. Anyone have a trailer they would like to donate to our cause? We are anxious to give it a real test drive but don't yet have a way to get it to the hills. Wha...hoooo! Jack rabbits and tumble weeds, look out!