A few snapshots of the boys being boys.
Ice fishing on a cub scouts outing.
Cheering for the boys basketball team.
Gophers game for Noah's birthday.
Skating with Nordy for a friend's hockey party.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Roller skating.
Over winter break we took the kids roller skating. It was a first for us and oh boy was it a blast from the past for me. It was exactly like Skate Island that I went to so many times as a kid - even down to the model dinosaur in the corner. We all had good time and I can guarantee the kids and I will be back.
So adorable, I could eat them for breakfast.
Breakfast at Grandma's
It is no secret that my kids LOVE eating breakfast at Grandma Jane's. The sugar cereal is the ultimate treat in their minds. Last time we visited the boys tried a new breakfast option - toaster strudel. Noah could not stop ohhing and ahhing about how good it was. Then Micah said, "What mom? This is healthy, it has broccoli in it." Sure thing, buddy.
Farm sledding
While in Nebraska Shawn, Darren and Denis took the kids to Simon's farm for sledding. Once there they realized there wasn't enough snow for true sledding so they attached the sleds to 4 wheelers. It is a blessing I was not around for this activity, Nervous Nellie would not have approved. Everyone came back in one piece and fun was had by all.
Micah driving.
Noah driving.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Noah is 8!
It is hard to believe but our Noah is eight. He truly is such a great kid, the BEST.
What Noah is looking forward to in his eighth year.
Trying piano
Trying flag footballSummer soccer
Trying piano has already morphed into trying guitar but I think flag football and soccer will remain.
We didn't have his party on Christmas Eve but we celebrated his big day none the less. He started the day with opening presents, a pizza lunch, then Shawn took him to play at the football field and of course an ice cream treat.
That's a lot of green :) and a hoover ball. This kid is constantly kicking a ball, throwing a ball, catching a ball. We are hoping the hoover ball will fill his need but keep things on the ground.
The traditional parents with birthday kiddo picture.
Noah's 8 year interview:
What were some of your favorite gifts you received this year?
Goalie mask, electric football game, grandma pants.
Tell me what comes immediately to mind when I say these words:
Home: fun
Favorite color: vibrant
Brother/sister: Micah/Celia
Magic: magicians
Bedtime: worst part of the day
School: friends
Hero: me
Cool: family & sport court
Love: hugging & kiss
What makes you really really happy? weekends
What do you look for in a friend? nice & what their interests are
What the best way to cheer someone up? Making one of my funny faces
What's your favorite song on the radio? Happy
What are your thoughts about God? He wants me to go to church.
What do you think you'd like to be when you grow up? soccer player
Who's the last person you kissed? Dad & Mom
Family Christmas
We decided to have our family Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20th, then drive to Nebraska a few days later to spend the holidays with our families. Shawn said he remembered traveling to his Grandma's and being disappointed to open his presents after Christmas when they got back home and we always get back home late after a long drive, all of us are zonked while opening presents. So this year we changed it up. We huddled up in the family room and the kids hauled their presents in and opened one person, one gift at a time so we could savor the time. Everyone was content and happy the whole day. I think we have a new tradition!
Shawn and I scored new smartwool socks. Warmth is key in Minne.
Then this happened! Our poor Micah got influenza A and our trip to Nebraska was delayed. We made it in plenty of time for our celebrations but had to move Noah's birthday party to another day. All in all everything worked out just fine, except that this sickness set off a over a month long period of someone being sick in our family...a long month.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
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