We are still here:) I will update soon.

Snow Fun

It has been snowing here all week. Yesterday we were able to get out in it and go for a walk down to see grandma. Jason had my vehicle because his is in the shop. So, I put Abigail in her ergo and I pulled Riley and Brayden in the sled(talk about a work out!)

Today, my dad and Jason went to pick up the snowmobiles. The kids were all giddy with excitment! They couldn't wait to go for a ride. Here they are all bundled up on the sleds:

Jason and Alexis

Dad and Brayden

Christmas surprise!

On Saturday Aunt Kelly picked up the kids and surprised them with their early Christmas presents.

They started out at chucky cheese to eat some pizza and play a few games. Then they were off to the Xcel center for the Disney on Ice show. I was told only few details(which mainly was about food). Popcorn, Pizza, cotton candy, pop. Oh yes Alexis came home with a flounder hat and was talking about Ariel and Peter Pan. Brayden liked the crocodile. On their way home they picked up Mitch from the ski hill and then enjoyed more food from KFC:) This is the only picture I have right now. Hopefully I will get a few more soon;)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Aunt Kelly! The kids are so blessed to have your family in their lives!

Oh and Jason and I took advantage of our night alone and went to see a movie-Four Christmases. It was pretty good, a good laugh anyways.

Cookie making at school

Yesterday Alexis' kindergarten class had parents come in to help them make cut out cookies. Brayden had preschool so this was the perfect opportunity for me to go help.

When I got there all the kids were eating breakfast. After they ate they all went to the rug on the floor. All of them have their spot, it was wonderful to see all of them listen so well, they were very quiet.


Two parents were in charge of six kids. We had to roll out the dough have the kids take turns using their cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and then put them on the huge cookie sheet. All the kids made about six cookies, then it was time to sprinkle them with sugar.

The kids then walked their cookie sheets down the long hall around the corner and down that long hall. We made it to the kitchen without any cookies falling on the ground:)

Once we got there the ladies in the kitchen talked about the things they use to cook up lunch. They got a tour of the big walk in freezer and cooler. Then the ladies put their cookies in the oven.

Alexis brought them home from school and we enjoyed them for a late snack:)

This and That

I can't believe that Abigail is this big already. I put her on her stomach this week and this is what happened. Up on her elbows with her head high. It didn't last that long but how cute is she:) and drooling all over! We also started potty training Riley(actually last week) but this week he is really getting it. He is doing awesome with no accidents at our house:)

The cats again!

The kitten is getting her personality. She comes out more and isn't as scared as before. She is definately not afraid of pumba. She goes right up to him and pounces ontop of him. They have been playing under our door at night. We see pumbas paw coming under it. He loves to eat her food.

These pictures were a couple weeks ago. One of the first times Bella went up to Pumba. Pumba is getting ready to hit Bella with his paw...

Here is comes watch out Bella!

This was last week. Bella chases everything. Including little pieces of paper or whatever is on the floor.

Come and get me little kitten...

Pounce!

Up to our eyeballs in cookies!

This is why I can't stay on a diet! No,not really that's all me:)

We worked on Christmas cookies last weekend.

Alexis was a great helper this year!

My dad did his part of cookie making(Spritz Cookies)

The kids were amazed at grandpa making cookies

They both loved sprinkling.

The kids wanted the cookies with extra sugar! See those green ones! That was all Brayden:) He tipped the container upside down!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas:)

On Saturday all the Christmas stuff came out . We cleaned up the house and then set up some lights. Pumba is helping out Jason.

Alexis helped Jason put up the stockings.

Saturday afternoon we went into town to pick out our Christmas tree.

Jason found the perfect tree this year. The kids were big helpers.

Brayden wanted to be a gift under the tree.

He also helped Jason carry his and Alexis' tree to Grandpas truck.

We went home and set up the trees in holders. Then we were off to Aunt Kelly's house. Lyndie was home for the Thanksgiving holiday. We had so much fun! The kids were snowboarding on the PlayStation and also played guitar on the guitar hero. Jason and I also played the guitar hero. Fun times. We also got to talk to Adam on Skype. It was fun to see him again. We had some yummy dinner. Thanks for all the fun:)

On Sunday we put the lights on the trees and decorated them. We have been busy getting ready for Christmas. I have my cards ready I just need to address them and get them in the mail:)

Here is the kids tree. We decided since we finished the basement we should decorate a little bit down there also. The kids were able to decorate this one all by themselves:)