Karen and family

We are still living in Coeur d' Alene Idaho. Hannah is a Junior in High School and Katie is a freshman. Katie is going to begin Driver's Ed soon. Jonah is here with us and keeps us shoveled out. We've had the most snowfall and worst winter on record here. We have a pretty lively household with three teenagers coming and going, a dog and two cats, and of course a mom.
Wev'e enjoyed having Susan move back and spending time with her and also Frankie and Courtney. Rebecca and Emily live in Denver Co. and are both working and going to school. Happy New Year to everyone and look forward to seeing you all again at the next reunion if not sooner. Love, Karen

More Xmas Party Pictures

♥ So Happy Together ♥

Hello Carter Family! from Karen and Daniel Bell. If you're wondering where I come in, I'm Karen Allen Bell, Susan Carter Allen's daughter.

Daniel and I have been married for two years now since October 13th, 2006. It was so wonderful to have Grandma Beth and Aunt Laurel there for the sealing!

Daniel and I with Grandma Beth, Aunt Laurel and Aunt Karen.

Us on our Wedding Day outside the Spokane, WA Temple.

Daniel and I live in Moscow, Idaho and have been attending the University of Idaho. I just graduated with my Bachelor's in Dec. 08 in Clothing, Textiles and Design. Daniel has 3 more semesters before he graduates in Secondary Eduacation. He wants to teach Physics and Theater. He's so smart and talented!!! I'm so blessed to have him and I love him so much!!!!

Daniel and I met in Highschool, in Choir. The first thing he ever said to me was, "Hello Beautiful." He went on his mission to Suriname, South America: Dutch speaking. So after dating in High School, two years and lots of letters, and 5 months home off his mission we got married. Some things we enjoy together are camping, snowboarding, raquetball and singing together.

Love,

Karen & Daniel Bell ♥

Shannon and Michael

Shannon & Mike, fall at University Arboretum

Sadie...peekaboo

Merlin...Grrrr

Merlin in his house...when he was a pup

Shannon, Sadie, & Merlin (Our Shibas)

Shannon - Mirror Lake, Canada

Shannon & Mike, Mt. Assiniboine, Canada

The Rusca's Update: Mike and I live in Moscow, Idaho. Mike works for University of Idaho, as a computer network analyst and keeps very busy. I just started teaching this fall at Washington State University, in Pullman, Washington, in the Human Development Department. I have the best of both worlds, working with 3 to 5 year olds in our preschool lab and teaching undergraduates child development. I am loving my new job!

In our spare time, Mike and I enjoy hiking and backpacking, so I've included some pictures of our last backpacking trip in Banff Canada (also because I don't have any more current ones...oh well). This year we hope to take the dogs out for a few overnight hiking trips...we'll see.

Wishing all a Wonderful and Happy New Year! Shannon

Having our family Home for Xmas

Family Christmas Party