I will be back....

Just not tonight!

It's been a busy week/weekend.... and I am beat! Hopefully tomorrow if all goes well....

Until then...

Goodnight -

Katie

Winter Break

We headed out of town for a few days. First, we stopped to crash for a night with Gamma and Gampa. Isaac was so excited to see them.

We got up on Friday morning and headed to the Mall of America. The boys were so excited and in shock when they saw the lego area.

Then we headed to the amusement park area. The boys both tried this climbing structure. Chris is not so fond of the heights so he only went up a few levels and then came back down.

Shawn however, climbed all the way up to the ceiling of the Mall. He had a blast!

Look Ma - No Hands!

Isaac chose a few less exhilirating rides.

First... a Carousel with Daddy.

Then, a Choo Choo Train Ride with Mommy

On Saturday, we got up and went skiing!

(Isaac went to the mall w/ G &G which =

another carousel ride and lots of fun!)

I have to say that I am so proud of the boys!

They learned so quickly and we had a blast all day on the slopes.

By the time we left, both kids were jumping the stunt hills on one of the slopes.

Heartattack for this momma!

Shawn was going off trails and Chris was doing mini moguls on the sides of the hills.

They were so GREAT!

What a fun day with the big kids.... I think they enjoyed the time with both parents

(and no little brother to interrupt!)

On Sunday - We went to watch my cousin's baby girl be baptized.

Isaac soaked in the time with Gamma.

Evelyn wore the baptismal gown that my grandma (& her sisters), my mom (& her sister/cousins), my cousins ( & sister & I) all wore. Now the next generation is continuing the tradition.

Sara's daughter Alexis and Jenny's daughter Evelyn have worn it.

(Now if only I can break the boy business in this house and get me a girl to wear it!)

We had a great trip with lots of good family time!

We all came home..... Exhausted!

Swim Meet

We spent a good potion of our weekend at the pool for Shawn. He was swimming 2 events: 50 Freetyle and 50 Fly.

Grandma got him a swim towel for Christmas. we are certan it made all the difference!

Saturday involved a lot of waiting....

and waiting
( like father like sons!)

Swimming the 50 Free

Shawn improved so much he knocked 12 seconds off his time.

last time: 1:03:53

this time: 51:47

On Sunday, Shawn swam the 50 Fly.

At the starting block

Diving in at the bell

His start has improved sooooo much!

GO SHAWN GO!!!

We are so proud of him for finishing. He had never swam this in competition so finishing was a huge accomplishment.

Congratulations Shawn!

We Love You and We are Proud of You!!!

How We Spent Our Snow Days.... Last week

Last week, we had an extra couple of days spent snuggling inside. We stayed in our jammies till noon and when we got dressed it wasn't much more than sweatpants and t-shirts. It was so cold and blustery outside. The big boys spent a lot of time with their technology (and some forced time with their books and instruments). They had the neighbors over and played ... inside.

Isaac and I spent our time together. We did some puzzles and I let him take really long baths. He spent almost an hour in the tub on one of the days! Hey ... with warm water... who can blame him!



He practiced (a.k.a. finally got brave enough to put his head all the way down into the water when he was floating on his back.



He made silly faces at the camera.
I think this was his crying face... picture a valiant effort at crying on command.
Makes me giggle just looking at him.




He put his face into the bubbles and has started blowing bubbles into the water .... with purpose!


Man - I love these eyes! Chad has been making fun of how many pictures I have of his eyelashes. Seriously though... How come the boys always get the long pretty ones?

We spent a little extra time loving up the dog. Isaac even ventured into Murphy's corner and spent a good chunk of time just laying with him. Murphy is so patient!

All in all... We just spent it hanging around.

Sorry there are not any pics of the big boys.....

Lately - They just seem to hide their faces from the camera.

Guess that is why I take so many pics of the little one.... He still thinks saying "Cheese"

is the Best Thing in the World!