Building a Snow Fort with Dad

Matt and the kids went out on the 2nd Saturday in January to build a snow fort. We had a big hill on the side of our home where the snow plow left a big pile. He spent about 4 hr out in the snow digging and began to accumulating kids in the neighbor hood to help. By the time they were done the fort had 3 entrances and could hold 6 boys in it. It was named the Cougar Den because all the little boys were pretending to be cougars climbing on the hill and going in to the fort.

Cousin's came to play

The kids had a fun day playing with their cousins who live in the mountains. We had not seen them for a long time but it was a if they were hear yesterday. They played the Wii and ran around the house with light savers. It was as if our home was the battle ground. I love all my little boys and their imaginary play.

A few weeks later Grandma Pam came with the boys and we had lunch together. The kids started playing right where they left off. We love our grandma she is so fun. Our cousins from the mountains are so cool!!

Skiing with the kids

Shaylee and I took Braden Skiing for the first time. He did so good. At first he said "this is to hard" and by the end of the trip he said "When can we go again mom " I hope to go a few more times this year!

TJ was ready to go with us but he was missing some of his gear. Maybe next time.

Christmas Day 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas day we spent the day at home. The big hit this year was the Wii. It was so fun to have all our Grandparents come and Uncle Jimmy, we can always depend on him to play with the kids. He gave Shaylee a body art kit and she drew a pitcher on TJ's back. O what fun Dart guns can be Santa left one for each of the kids. And they have had so much fun with them.

christmas eve 2008

We had such a fun time with our cousins on Christmas eve Grandma and Grandpa gave all the kids a present. They told some stories about their childhood each family shared a song or told a story. We played "Were the cold wind blows", this was a hit. On the drive home the kids think they saw Rudolf's nose. When we got home they all went strait to bed so Santa could come.

TJ had so much fun but had to sit with dad for a while to stop a bloody nose. One of the hazards of getting so many young boys together.I think some of the adults had as much fun as the kids with the toys.

Sledding with the family

We had a fun day sledding as a family during the holiday break. I think the kid in all of us shined. Matt started a snow ball fight. Connor was going head first down the hill and TJ followed. I love winter!!!