Cullin & Tracy

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Cullin & Tracy

We love riding the 4-wheelers in the mountains, in the backyard, and to plow snow from the driveway.

We love riding the 4-wheelers in the mountains, in the backyard, and t...

Cullin & Tracy

Cullin & Tracy

Ha! Our wedding day, 18 years ago!

Ha! Our wedding day, 18 years ago!

Cullin tinkers with everything! He learns by taking everything apart or watching youtube videos.

Cullin tinkers with everything! He learns by taking everything apart...

Screen cracked? Microphone broken? Cullin offers to fix phones for co-workers and friends.

Screen cracked? Microphone broken? Cullin offers to fix phones for c...

Cullin and Tanner supported Tracy for a year as she earned her Masters Degree in Elementary Math.

Cullin and Tanner supported Tracy for a year as she earned her Masters...

Celebrating Tracy's Masters with a little Star Wars theme!

Celebrating Tracy's Masters with a little Star Wars theme!

Cullin is always goofing off!

Cullin is always goofing off!

Cullin gives us a run for our money while bowling. But he's pretty grossed out by sharing shoes with others!

Cullin gives us a run for our money while bowling. But he's pretty gr...

Tracy's team got high score in the teacher's bowling tournament. Tracy left with the trophy for highest score. She's not really that good at bowling, but can be very competitive!

Tracy's team got high score in the teacher's bowling tournament. Trac...

Although not the athlete she used to be, Tracy still joins in on fun activities like the slip 'n slide.

Although not the athlete she used to be, Tracy still joins in on fun a...

On most projects Tracy starts, Cullin joins in to help her out. Now, time for basketball with Tanner.

On most projects Tracy starts, Cullin joins in to help her out. Now,...

Tracy's goof-ball teacher group - minus the one taking the picture.

Tracy's goof-ball teacher group - minus the one taking the picture.

Tracy and her girls. We make a great first grade team - always goofing off and laughing together.

Tracy and her girls. We make a great first grade team - always goofin...

Tanner's tie is the perfect fit.

Tanner's tie is the perfect fit.

Cullin's mom has an emotional heart. She's so proud of her family and it rubs off on all of us.

Cullin's mom has an emotional heart. She's so proud of her family and...

Tracy led her first graders in a Moosical. She loves to do things that allow her to be creative.

Tracy led her first graders in a Moosical. She loves to do things tha...

Tracy made these Moosical costumes. Hilarious and creative!

Tracy made these Moosical costumes. Hilarious and creative!

Cullin and Tracy have enjoyed (and sometimes hated) doing remodeling projects. Now we have too many tools in the garage.

Cullin and Tracy have enjoyed (and sometimes hated) doing remodeling p...

Cabinets made by Tracy for this remodel.

Cabinets made by Tracy for this remodel.

Family Pictures

We loved the beaches in Mexico! We want to go back!

We loved the beaches in Mexico! We want to go back!

Cullin and Tracy 2022

Cullin and Tracy 2022

Tanner's baptism announcement picture. We are so proud that he chose to follow Jesus Christ.

Tanner's baptism announcement picture. We are so proud that he chose...

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. We are so glad Tanner has chosen to follow Christ and continue to learn more about Him.

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His son, Jesus Christ, a...

A little daddy-son time. Shooting zombies. Gross!

A little daddy-son time. Shooting zombies. Gross!

Tanner has gone through stages of loving Superheroes, dinosaurs, transformers, Star Wars. Sadly youtube is currently his phase!

Tanner has gone through stages of loving Superheroes, dinosaurs, trans...

Tanner with Aunt Cassandra

Tanner with Aunt Cassandra

The best times of summer are hopping in the kayaks with neighbors and friends. So peaceful!

The best times of summer are hopping in the kayaks with neighbors and...

Another float on the river - can't get enough!

Another float on the river - can't get enough!

I mean, what can we say? We warned you! :)

I mean, what can we say? We warned you! :)

The gym at Tracy's school is the perfect place to have family Nerf battles!

The gym at Tracy's school is the perfect place to have family Nerf bat...

Cullin is the oldest and most sarcastic in his family. He gets them all laughing!

Cullin is the oldest and most sarcastic in his family. He gets them a...

Got to spend time with Grandma and listen to her play the piano again! 4 Generation Picture!

Got to spend time with Grandma and listen to her play the piano again!...

Grandma passed away just 6 months after Grandpa. Tracy's family.

Grandma passed away just 6 months after Grandpa. Tracy's family.

Cooking with dad! Hey, I love my bacon a little crispy.

Cooking with dad! Hey, I love my bacon a little crispy.

Tracy and Tanner tag along together everywhere - school, shopping, movies, swimming, and roller coasters!

Tracy and Tanner tag along together everywhere - school, shopping, mov...

There was a time that Tanner wanted to be a Superhero. Now mom has all his old toys as decorations in her classroom!

There was a time that Tanner wanted to be a Superhero. Now mom has al...

Oh, the boys have done it again! Goofing off at Legoland.

Oh, the boys have done it again! Goofing off at Legoland.

Us red-headed white folks need sunscreen and shade. We came back a little red from Mexico anyway!

Us red-headed white folks need sunscreen and shade. We came back a li...

Scientist hard at work

Scientist hard at work

Uncle Cullin is so good with the nieces and nephews. He gets to know them personally and is super sweet with the little ones!

Uncle Cullin is so good with the nieces and nephews. He gets to know...

Leaving World Trade Center site - an emotional venture for sure.

Leaving World Trade Center site - an emotional venture for sure.

Hope our kids can have the whole world to explore!

Hope our kids can have the whole world to explore!

Vacations

Love packing Tanner's own suitcase! His ownership and joy make it even more exciting for all of us.

Love packing Tanner's own suitcase! His ownership and joy make it eve...

So excited to see the dolphins!

So excited to see the dolphins!

Where do you sit when you see the dolphin show? Prepare to be soaked! Those tails are strong!

Where do you sit when you see the dolphin show? Prepare to be soaked!...

What?!? The Lego pit is for the kids? Hmm... maybe that's why Tracy teaches elementary school.

What?!? The Lego pit is for the kids? Hmm... maybe that's why Tracy...

Usually we find deals wherever we go, but sometimes you have to splurge. We enjoyed the Legoland hotel for a few nights rather than a cheap one nearby.

Usually we find deals wherever we go, but sometimes you have to splurg...

Tracy has her prince, but the frog was right there!

Tracy has her prince, but the frog was right there!

Cullin joins us on rides like this. He usually goes to the theme parks for the churros while Tracy and Tanner run from ride to ride.

Cullin joins us on rides like this. He usually goes to the theme park...

Tracy's favorite animals are killer whales and dolphins. She stood here forever! C'mon mom, there's more to see!

Tracy's favorite animals are killer whales and dolphins. She stood he...

Tracy's not the only one to enjoy these massive animals.

Tracy's not the only one to enjoy these massive animals.

Cullin outscores us on every lazer tag or shooting game. He's a pro!

Cullin outscores us on every lazer tag or shooting game. He's a pro!

Tanner likes some of the rides. The scary ones mean his head will end up in Tracy's armpit!

Tanner likes some of the rides. The scary ones mean his head will end...

We have no words...

We have no words...

We enjoy football. We hope to be those parents who cart our cushions and blankets to every Friday night game to watch our kids play.

We enjoy football. We hope to be those parents who cart our cushions...

Interacting with dolphins! Next time, Tracy wants to swim with them!

Interacting with dolphins! Next time, Tracy wants to swim with them!

How cool that we got to hang out with a dolphin for a few minutes. They are such amazing animals! Tanner is a little too spoiled!

How cool that we got to hang out with a dolphin for a few minutes. Th...

Look at the cute bear cubs! They are adorable! A little different than seeing a bear while riding in the mountains.

Look at the cute bear cubs! They are adorable! A little different th...

Covid changed our travel plans to enjoy a week in Orlando! We had so much fun, but the magical part of Disney was locked up tight. We sure enjoyed the rides, thoughT

Covid changed our travel plans to enjoy a week in Orlando! We had so...

Tanner finds friends wherever he goes.

Tanner finds friends wherever he goes.

We love to see family on our travels if we can. Cullin connects with the little ones.

We love to see family on our travels if we can. Cullin connects with...

We try to find the nearest football stadiums on our travels. This one allowed us to see family, a stadium, and their tiger mascot!

We try to find the nearest football stadiums on our travels. This one...

Tracy will always look for a theme park when traveling. Diggerland had different kinds of rides that Cullin enjoyed the most!

Tracy will always look for a theme park when traveling. Diggerland ha...

It gets cold in Idaho, but we find ways to have fun outdoors. A firepit, hot chocolate, and hay rides!

It gets cold in Idaho, but we find ways to have fun outdoors. A firep...

Don't worry, Cullin still has all his fingers and toes. Never pass up a chance to buy more fireworks. The neighbors and us will sneak some off year round.

Don't worry, Cullin still has all his fingers and toes. Never pass up...

Sometimes we find a baseball game to attend as well. Growing up Tracy was attended quite a few Giants or A's games.

Sometimes we find a baseball game to attend as well. Growing up Tracy...

It's hard to get pictures of just the two of us. When we do, they are hardly ever serious!

It's hard to get pictures of just the two of us. When we do, they are...

Leaving the Twin Towers site. Cullin has always had a passion for emergency response. The museum left us in awe.

Leaving the Twin Towers site. Cullin has always had a passion for eme...

It's pretty cool to see landmarks that reflect the history of our world. We'd like to spend more time learning about our history.

It's pretty cool to see landmarks that reflect the history of our worl...

Family Reunion 2021

All the cousins in their shirts made by Tracy

All the cousins in their shirts made by Tracy

Family story-telling and giggle time!

Family story-telling and giggle time!

Brother talk

Brother talk

Waiting for a wet ride!

Waiting for a wet ride!

Cousins!

Cousins!

The whole family on the same ride! It took 4 boats!

The whole family on the same ride! It took 4 boats!

Enjoying the wildlife at Lagoon!

Enjoying the wildlife at Lagoon!

The cousins are all really good friends.

The cousins are all really good friends.

Cullin's parents enjoying the train ride.

Cullin's parents enjoying the train ride.

Lunch at the Airbnb

Lunch at the Airbnb

Cousins at the Airbnb

Cousins at the Airbnb

Playing cards is one of the favorite activities of the family - no matter where we are!

Playing cards is one of the favorite activities of the family - no mat...

Tanner's New Puppy

Our 15 year old dog is Chewbacca, so it is fitting that the new dog has a Star Wars name too! Introducing Kylo Ren.

Our 15 year old dog is Chewbacca, so it is fitting that the new dog ha...

We are hoping these boys become inseparable as they play together.

We are hoping these boys become inseparable as they play together.

He's got a lot of energy - hope Tanner can keep up with him.

He's got a lot of energy - hope Tanner can keep up with him.

Tanner has always been too much energy for our miniature dachshund, so we figured a black lab would be perfect. So far, Tanner is getting a taste of his own medicine from this growing dog!

Tanner has always been too much energy for our miniature dachshund, so...

Other Fun Activities

We are so in love with the land we live on - a river runs through the backyard and provides us with so many activities. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, floating down the river, exploring, etc.

We are so in love with the land we live on - a river runs through the...

Playing games is one of the family favorites! Some of us are competitive while others help each other out. Either way, we can't get together without playing a game...or ten.

Playing games is one of the family favorites! Some of us are competit...

We enjoy a few local traditions on the holidays. There are Halloween carnivals, live nativities, community Easter egg hunts, etc.

We enjoy a few local traditions on the holidays. There are Halloween...

We've been selling fireworks the past few years to earn adoption money. It's been a lot of hard work, but worth the time put in.

We've been selling fireworks the past few years to earn adoption money...

Cousins sledding and the dog too!

Cousins sledding and the dog too!

Hook up a sled to the 4-wheeler and you can have fun for hours!

Hook up a sled to the 4-wheeler and you can have fun for hours!

Hay ride in the winter.

Hay ride in the winter.

Food is also a very important part of being with family! Often we enjoy home-cooked meals together, but we all love to go out too!

Food is also a very important part of being with family! Often we enj...

Sledding is something fun to bundle up for in the cold winters.

Sledding is something fun to bundle up for in the cold winters.

Snow angels!

Snow angels!

More snow fun!

More snow fun!

There are plenty of mountains around us for hiking. We don't go often, but it becomes a tradition when family comes to town.

There are plenty of mountains around us for hiking. We don't go often...

Tanner can talk anyone into letting him do stuff or get stuff. We're always a little nervous of what he will say to anyone! Most are happy to let him enjoy their stuff! Vroom! Vroom!

Tanner can talk anyone into letting him do stuff or get stuff. We're...