Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011

A White Spring

Winter was long this year; it took forever for the snow to leave. Very long snow season. The kids did not get much outside play due to the frigid temperatures. We tried to capture some moments when we finally did get all bundled up for some snow time.



Tom had to plow us out one day. Just too much snow! The kids enjoyed watching the tractors outside work.




I am tired of winter!!!!

It melted enough that, in spite of all the snow, we were able to play hopscotch and draw with the sidewalk chalk.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Karate Tournament

Kiefer's first karate tournament in Bowden. He got 4th in Kata & Sparring. He did exceptionally well at following directions which I was so proud of!



Friday, January 21, 2011

Finally out of the house for warmer weather!

Kiefer loves the snow, snow hills, the sled and all things white.


Gettin' up to the top of Kirk's snow hill was no easy effort....
but totally worth it!
Outside on the playset.

Catching snowflakes with his tongue.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

What is up with Ella?


Ella got a new bed. She loves it!



She plays dress up a LOT,
loves cake...
has embraced her inner geek...
and loves both fashion and coloring.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

A mish mash of December pictures

Kiefer got his yellow belt in Karate. We went to Mr Vonhollen's Christmas house as a reward and by the time we got home, he was tuckered out.







Auntie Dianne sent the kids some Christmas tree ornaments. They loved the cards she sent and also the boxes she sent them in. They were both so serious about opening the beautifully wrapped gifts.


Ella loved our Christmas snow globe and really got into the Christmas spirit this year..
The night before Christmas, Kiefer and I set out some milk & cookies for Santa. Kiefer pondered the whole thing for a minute and then remarked, "I think we'll share Santa's cookies!" and ate one.


Christmas!!!! Santa came and ate the cookies!!!!Opening the stocking.
Ella checking out her kitchen for the first time.

Ella & Kiefer opening gifts. Ella was under the weather that week, but was a trooper the whole day.







It was a very cold December and there were very few days where the kids went outside to play. One day Kiefer and I bundled up to go play on the swing. His eyelashes were freezing shut which made both of us giggle a little bit.










Sunday, December 5, 2010

Kiefer's letter to Santa.

I supplied Kiefer with a piece of paper to write a letter to Santa. I told him to put down what he wanted for Christmas. Kiefer took that advice literally and wrote to Santa, "What do you want for Christmas?" Ha ha!