Winter fun

We thought moving south we would avoid the snow,
but it has found us several times this winter

Luckily we've got a great helper to clear all that snow from our driveway.
Hurry buddy, or it will all be melted before you can finish.

The kids are glad we can still have a little fun in the snow.

Even though Jayden was at school, she didn't miss out on snow fun.

We are working on his chopsticks skills.

Watching the tree guys take out some dying trees.

Empty yard.

There are so many cute stuffed animals to choose from.
Which one should I pick?

Buy one get one free?!
Done.

Caleb is getting so good at writing his name!

And Craig is getting good at making sushi!

Jayden got to celebrate the Chinese New Year at her school.

Parade time!

Program time.

Class photo op time!

Individual photo op time

Happy Chinese New Year!
Xinnian hao!

Carter found some names to take to the temple.

Ready for his first trip to do baptisms for the dead.

So excited that his cousin could go with him!

Snowmobiling at Aunt T's cabin.
Time for some family fun!

Grumpy showing off.

Wow mom.  We don't have this much snow at our house.

We've got some depth perception issues.
We'll blame it on snow blindness.

And now, origami with Spencer.

No trip is complete without making some delicious snacks.

The grown ups waiting for the play to begin.
Presenting: Little Red Riding Hood.

Here is the wolf smooth talking Red.

Now he is tricking her, pretending to be grandma.

And now here is grandma, giving him a good lickin'.

The end.

Playing with toys.

Playing games.

Playing together.

Grammy and Grumpy.

All the kiddos learning important life lessons from Aunt T and Uncle Howie.

A family picture.

After the family picture.
Craig looks nervous.  "I didn't know your face could do that."

Sandlot night.  Good old American baseball food.

Making their own candies.

It's a skeleton!

Mom's favorite activity.

Snowshoe time!

It's not even cold out here!

The kids loved sleeping out on the loft.
What a great trip!

Caleb made a new friend.

And a firetruck.

Time to learn how to ride a big boy bike.

That's it, you're doing well.

You got it, keep going.

Don't go into the street!

Carter's science demonstration about density.

Jayden's cereal box book report.

Looking good for church.

Tired of looking good for church.

Prepping the rose garden.

Caleb is a great supervisor.

Paige finally wore a hole in her gloves.
(Craig is already on pair number 3 since moving here)

....with sharp, pointy teeth.

Laying rock.

It's done!
We are hoping we won't have to deal with so many weeds this year.

 

Time for a winter hike.

Updating the master closet.

Big brothers.

When it's too cold for a picnic outside, have it inside!