Ice Skating

We live in the state of doing fun winter activities and today was the first time any of the kiddos had ice skated.  Our local community center has an indoor rink where you can rent ice skates and skate for up to 2 hours.  Kids, especially Caleb have been asking for a few weeks.  We decided to adventure out today.  The kids did great with the help of the skater bar.  By the end Elyse was skating on her own.  We even met up with some good friends which was even more fun.  

Snow Tunnel

With  6" of snow two days ago and another estimated 8 overnight the kids are having nonstop fun in the snow.  Dad and the boys built a great snow tunnel in the front yard today.

Winer Olympics

This is a common view from our house at nights, relaxing together watching the Olympics. 

Daddy-Daughter Ball

Last Friday was Legacy's Annual "Daddy-Daughter" dance.  I think all elementary girls who attend Legacy anticipates this day from the first day of school.  It's a huge night where both dads and daughters get all dressed up, are encouraged to go out to dinner together, and then spend their time in fellowship and dancing the night away.  Elyse looked beautiful and felt like a princess once again.  Memories that I know will last them both a lifetime.

Snow Tubing

Today we adventured out to a new place to experience the fun of snow tubing.  Needless to say it was nonstop fun.  Ride the tubes down and have the machines pull you and the tubes back up.  The kids left with faces bright red, fingers frozen cold, but smiles and wanting to do more.  

Homecoming Week

Legacy's Homecoming week took place this week and I don't know who liked it more, the kids or I.  Throughout the week the kids had theme dress up days and did fun things to celebrate.  Then on Friday they invited the families to participate in the school's pep-fest.  I think Ian actually had the most fun of all the kids chanting and cheering on the relays. 

Monday: school sports attire
Tuesday: twins day (only Elyse participated, boys did not want to match one another)
Wednesday: pajama day
Thursday: superhero day
Friday: school pride

Little Different Sunday Night Family Night

We usually eat pizza and watch movies on Sunday night as a family.  Tonight was just a little different.  Same blanket, same spot, same pizza but instead of a movie we cheered on the Vikings for what sadly turned out to not be in our favor, hopefully next year.