Midway Ice Castles

Monday, February 8th Nyles had his teeth worked on.  He basically had a half root canal on all four of his back teeth (the furthest back on both top and bottoms).  We went to 3 different dentists to get their opinion, and unfortunately they all said the same thing.  His back teeth were lacking enamel, called enamel hypoplasia.  They said it was nothing we or he did, but something he was born with.  They're not sure what causes it, but they think sometimes babies who are born early are more likely to have it.  The put a silver crown on each of his teeth to protect what was left of his tooth.  They didn't want to just pull out his tooth because it helps give the proper alignment for his teeth.  Steve took him while I was at work.  They went in at 7:15am, and started surgery at 7:45am.  They had a anesthesiologist come in first and put a mask on him that smelled like candy.  He was out w/in 15 seconds, then the dentist came in to do the dental work.  It took about 45 minutes to be completely done, then Steve was brought back and waited about 20 minutes for him to wake up.  He was a little grumpy waking up, but he was back to himself by the time they were back home.  After the first day he's been doing great.

Nyles just waking up after his dental work.

Feeling better now, eating a gogurt. 

Tuesday, February 9th we went with Dave and Joann up to the Midway Ice Castles.  We bought them tickets to go with us for Christmas, and finally found a time to go together.   Dave and I got off work a little early so we could get up there a little bit before it got dark and cold-er.  We're glad we did.  We got up there around 5:30pm and had some time in the daylight, then a little bit after the sun went down.  Though it was 40 degrees in the valley, it was only 30 up there.  We had our snow boots, hats and gloves, but we should have brought our snow pants too, especially for Nyles since he wanted to slide down the slides.

Dave, Penny, Nyles, Steve and Joann outside the Ice Castles.

Nyles went up on top of one of the castles to go down the slide.

Just waiting his turn.

Now coming down.  They had him sit on a garbage sack since he didn't have his snow pants on.  Ya it was pure ice, a little scary, but he thought it was really fun and wanted to go again!

Inside a "dome" area as part of the castles.

Nyles just playing w/ the ice.

Nyles and Steve.  Nyles warming up a bit.

Dave, Joann, Nyles and Steve enjoying the castles.

In the "Canyons."

Now down the smaller slide.

Though Nyles was a little cold, he still went down many times.

Starting to get dark now.

Family picture.

Dave and Joann.

Another pic inside the dome.

On our way out....

Lights coming on as it's starting to get dark.

Sliver of a moon.

Some of Steve's pics from his phone.

 Cool colors at night.  We left right as it was starting to get busy.  We then went to Heber and got some dinner at Arby's.  It was a fun evening!  Thanks for going Dave and Joann! ;)

The next day, Wednesday, February 10th, I took the day off.  We went to IHOP for breakfast since I got a free meal.  We all ordered bacon, oh yeah!  Nyles especially loves it.

That afternoon we dropped off Nyles at Joann's so we could go to the temple.  The Jordan River Temple is actually going to be closed starting tomorrow for extensive renovations.  I think I've heard it'll be closed anywhere from 1-2 years.  We love that temple and will miss it, but thankfully there are other temples in the valley.  We definitely need all of them!

Steve and I on my birthday at the temple on last time before it closes.

Steve and Nyles got me a balloon, flowers, a card and some candy.  So sweet!  

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful cards and wishes on my birthday!  Much appreciated :)

Diane and LuDean gave Nyles a race track for Valentines Day.  

He thought it was pretty awesome!  I think Steve liked it just as much too :)

Saturday Steve picked up Aunt Diane and headed up to Strawberry to do some ice fishing.  Dave, Joann and Jeff/Kim's family were already up there the day before.  They had some luck right as they got there, but it slowed down by late afternoon.  They still had a good time though.

Dave and Diane setting up.

Diane w/ a big fish she caught, Dave helping her for a pic.

Steve w/ another fish he caught.

This afternoon we went over to LuDean's.  Stacie and Phill were kind enough to make a yummy dinner for us all.  We just brought ice cream.  As we were getting dinner, the kids started a band and played some music for us.  It was loud, but cute :)  Carrie and Lynsie also showed up for a few minutes to play.  It was nice seeing everyone.  Thanks again Stacie and Phill for the yummy dinner!

We have to be out of our condo this week by Thursday, so we're going to be busy packing our remaining things.  We're going to look at another house tomorrow; wish us luck!

Happy Valentines!  We love you all! ;)