Snow Fun

McKaleigh giving a wave before trudging up the big snow hill.
Today we spent the afternoon sledding with the kids. It was so much fun! We were not sure how long our little Alex would last, but he made it the whole time. He really enjoys playing with the big kids, and as long as they are doing it, he would like to be right there with them.

After much pushing and pulling of sleds, daddy took a little time out to watch the kids.
Here go the big kids down the hill, they thought they were brave, but their faces said otherwise!
Alex taking a break from sledding and just chilling in his sled.
Getting ready to take the hills.
There goes dad and Alex - with a big push from Colton.
Mom and Dad getting a turn with Colton.

Dad sledding with Alex

And a big smile at the bottom of the hill.

Mommy pushing Alex around on the snow.

What is Happening?

I know, it's the Holiday Season, the time when the kids are all at home and you are supposed to be taking pictures GALORE, right? I really don't know where this Christmas break has gone...but there is goes! So for now, I just want to document what did go on. With just a few pics...

Daddy and I went on a cruise for Christmas and Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Walt and Bri came down and spent time with the kids. They had such a great time, I think it was a vacation for them just as much as us! Grandma Deb stepped in for a few days and made sure the kids were ready for mom and dad to come home. I have to say, leaving the cold weather and heading down to the Bahamas is the way to go! No to get greedy, but it really made me think about a tropical Winter home! Wouldn't that be fabulous?

Here we our on our trip - Lots of R&R - just what we needed!Christmas was busy! The kids were going with my ex-husband for Christmas Day, so we held Christmas morning on Christmas Eve morning. We opened presents, and Alex kept saying "my turn my turn" and helped with everyone's gifts. McKaleigh is turning into a typical tween and just layed on the couch with her MP3 player, Nintendo DS, and new book. I think Colton was a little overwhelmed, as he just went from gift to gift - no really giving it a chance, but just seeing how it worked and moving on. Then we went for our traditional Christmas Eve Morning breakfast - out to breakfast as a family. That evening we went to Grandma and Grandpa Cushing's home for more present openings - where the kids were surprised by a Playstation 3. We have spent a good majority of our time playing Band Hero and Rock Band (mom and dad's gift). And I have to say, we might have a future in Karaoke!
Chritmas Morning is hard work! Here are Uncle Matt and Cousin Tyler watching a little Monsters Vs Aliens.
All of the kids got new snow toys for Christmas, here they are testing them out.

Since then, everything has been a blur...I have been busy with everything and really nothing at all. We have had fun sledding with friends, swimming in the indoor pool with cousins, shopping, and genarally just milling about the house playing games and spending time together. Life, as crazy as it gets is good, we love each other and have wonderful family and friends. I count my blessings all the time and wish everyone a great New Year.

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Gingerbread Houses!

Every year we make Gingerbread houses, this year we were able to build two of them...Hooray! Dad is usually the master organizer of this activity, as mommy just does not have the patience (after years of hearing me say "hurry up, just put the candy on, okay, we're done, the job of houses fell to dad). He does a much better job anyway. This year McKaleigh and Colton had a little bit of help from Alex, so their houses did not look quite the way they wanted, but I think fun was had by all.

While dad was helping the big kids, mommy had a little fun with Alex.
We thought we would put him in charge of passing out the candy to the big kids, but quickly saw it disappearing. I think he ate as much as he doled out.
McKaleigh's finished product.
Colton's finished product.
Our buddy Alex in the tub after a messy craft. He is such a good natured, fun kid.

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