Bed Skirt

Elyse was reading to Caleb on her bed while Kallen was pulling books out of the bookshelf.  Well I wanted to capture the two kids reading so I ran to go get the camera.  To my surprise, I walked back into the room to see this, an empty bed with a bed skirt that was moving and the sounds of giggling hidding behind it. 

 

Pull back the bed skirt to find three smiles I never get tired of seeing.

So thankful I had the camera!

Joyous Morning

So as many family and friends know, Nate had to travel all week for work.  Normally it would not be a big deal, but this week was so busy with appointments and things not going as planned, I don't know who was more excited for his return, the kids or me?

Since Nate returned home late last night he decided to go into work later this morning so he could surprise the kids, eat breakfast with them, and spend some time playing and reading.  What an amazing husband and father I am married to! 

 

Also want to thank all those who prayed, came over to visit or helped when needed.  Greatly appreciate you all and what you did to help me make it through the week.

Off to Neverland

While at Neverland (Kuphal's new adorable home) this morning, Peter Pan (Elyse) spent her time guarding the silver key from getting into the hands of Captain Hook (Aiden). 

All seriousness, this is how they spent their morning playing together.  I really do love how cute they are together; and I couldn't get enough of Aiden's pirate earring.  

Races

It is not uncommon to see Elyse and Caleb running and having races with their big toys around the house.  And lately, Kallen has begun participating :) 

Fun in the Snow

So our big snow fall of the year took place way back in December.  Sadly with having snow gear packed, moving and then being way too cold out, the kids had not been outside once to enjoy it; that is until last Friday.  The temperature hit 41 with sun and we couldn't help ourselves but to go have some backyard fun.  I do love playing in the snow and when it's 41 degrees with sun, I really love playing in it!  We had a blast and made a great family memory.

Swimming in -6 Degrees

What to do when it's -6 outside without windchill?
Go swimming!

 

Since Nate had a three day weekend, we decided to take the opportunity to have a fun family afternoon doing something memorable and unusual for us.  We packed up dinner and our swim stuff, and then headed to a local hotel that has open swim with a no entry pool.  Thankfully no one was there but us.  Our time started with the kids having tears of uncertainty, but ended with tears of frustration that their time was up.  One word to sum up our time, enjoyable.

 



Kallen Turns 10 Months

Another month already?!? Today Kallen turns 10 months old.  So here's to celebrating our littlest happy, chatty, energetic, busy, two teeth, comical, adorable, exploratory and spunky son's day.

Kallen, we love you and hope you have a wonderful 10 month birthday!