Friday, February 26, 2010

This and that

We don't have any exciting news, just a few recent photos from our lives. I'll apologize now for the photo quality. It seems that Mike and I have gotten lazy and only snap photos here and there with our phones! I'll have to get the actual camera out one of these days. We have had some warmer days which make us anxious for spring to arrive. Grandpa and Grandma's new house is coming right along. They anticipate they will be moving in about a month. That means lots of work ahead, but it's very exciting for all of us! Nora is becoming a little farm girl and loves sitting in Grandpa's tractor.
She found an inflatable tube out in a storage shed the other day and insisted on playing with it.
On days that we can't make it to the local ski hill, Daddy often takes Dane out on his skis in the yard searching for adventure. He has discovered that this shovel makes for a good ski lift.
Our sweet little sled cat apparently was not given nine lives and is no longer with us. We all miss him so much, especially the kiddos. He was never far away when we were outside (if you look closely, he's riding on Mike's shoulder in the photo above). We will miss you little guy!
On Valentine's Day weekend, Mike took me out for a night at Arrowwood, a local resort. The next morning we enjoyed a beautiful frosty walk after room service breakfast. Did I mention I love my hubby?

The kiddos spent the night with all four grandparents who brought them to enjoy Arrowwood's indoor water park with us the next day.
I think her little bib pretty much sums it up!
Last weekend we went to visit Hugh, Melodee, Zachary and Ellie. Melodee's birthday was Monday, so we celebrated early. Her sweet neighbor made this cake. What a beautiful surprise on the inside!
Hugh took Melodee to a hotel one night, so we were parents of 4 for a night! The kids were all super, but I think we're content with two! Nora reading with Daddy.
Recent pictures of the house.


Dane loves sledding out in our meadow.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!


Saturday, February 06, 2010

Keeping warm!

The novelty of winter still has not worn off completely for us! The other day, I walked over to the baby-sitter's house to pick up the kids in the sled. It's about a mile from our house, so it makes for a nice walk. If you crop out the trees, you can imagine we're on an Antarctic expedition!

Last Saturday, we went over to the Runestone Park and took a big hike. We also did some sledding down a big hill which is always a good workout!!
We spend lots of time outside when Mommy has days off. Nora likes to meander around while Dane and I make tunnels and caves in our big snow drifts.
The pink dot in the distance is Nora trekking through the snow.
Sparkly snow in the yard.

Nora and Momma.

Nora and Dane in the cave together. It's actually big enough that I can fit in there with both of them, but I couldn't manage a picture of it!

Some evenings, we head over to Grandpa and Grandma's new house under construction and make use of the large rec room in the basement. It's already perfect for the kids to play in!!




Daddy brought home these cute Home Depot aprons for the kids today.

(We don't actually let the kids play with the hammers, in case you're wondering!)