Midnight sledding!

So, the boys and I went sledding late last night. It wasn't really midnight but it was pretty close. The boys were a little shocked that I suggested it. Gotta keep 'em guessing right!
It was still snowing when we left, but as you can see they were bundled up pretty good! And they were super excited to tell all their friends!

Shhhh be quiet- don't want to wake the neighbors!

Lucas is a little light to sled on the fresh snow - so his brothers paved the way for him!

Eli liked going over the ramps of packed snow.

Noah going down super fast!

All the snow made some pics hard to get. But this is Eli and Lucas taking turns sledding. Noah had hijacked a sled to go down all the slides.

All the boys thought walking up the hill was quite a work- out.

This would be such an awesome pic of Eli if it wasn't for the flash. But I had to post it anyway cause I love his wonderful smile! I had to put the camera down and join in the sledding fun! Eli started to go down backwards laying on his back and he needed me to push him using "all your womanly strength"! After we were worn out and cold - we headed home for some hot chocolate! Today after digging out our driveway - Noah and Lucas went to one of their friends house and Eli had a friend come over. I think this will be of the boys' best snow days!

What have we been up too, after our snow days . . .

Here are some pics of some from this week after our snow days.
Noah has been reading a book about Houdini. Usually he has to just do a book report when he is done. But for this biography he had to make a pop bottle person, write a poem and find out 10 facts about his person. Here is a pic of his pop bottle person, and in case it's hard to see - Houdini is trying to get out of handcuffs.

I have been doing a bit more crocheting than usually. Lots of pregnant people in my life - so Lucas really wanted to learn. Here is his first project. He made a bookmark. He did a really good job and has had a few requests for more. So he has made 2 more. He picked it up really easily - so Brooke maybe there is hope for you too! LOL!

Tovi seems to be more cold this winter. And anyone who spends any time in my house in the winter knows that it is a bit cooler than most. No comments from the BFFs please! LOL! I have gas and just can't afford the $300 bills - so we layer at our house. And now Tovi can layer too with his new coat! He seems happy w/it. But I still find him buried under the blankets!

Noah performed w/the Pep band at the Friday night game. He was really excited. Since I have had so much trouble uploading video - I decided to avoid the headache and just take pics. So you will have to imagine the music!

Noah had a good time. He wants to go to all the games now! Although, the Pep band grooves when they are playing and Noah wasn't into really grooving. West won the game so it was a great night! Although, I hadn't expected the highschool students to stand the ENTIRE game. And unfortunately the seat I had picked out was in the section that all the highschool kids stand! Oh, well after moving - it was harder to see Noah but at least I was able to see the game!

How did you spend your snow day?

So they boys didn't have school yesterday and today and they were excited to have a pajama day two days in a row! Eli had been under the weather over the weekend but today he and Lucas wanted to go sledding. So, this afternoon we went up to the school and they boys had a great time.
On our way to the school.

Eli makes the best faces!

Lucas was up next. His hood kept coming off, so I had him wear my hat. And boy my ears got cold fast. Luckily my scarf help them stay warm.

The boys trying to figure which part of the hill is the fastest to go down.

Eli came down off the ramp a little too hard. He is laughing.

The boys had to go down together just once! Even though it wasn't has fast as tubing at Snow Creek, I think they had a good time.

And how did Noah spend his snow day? He did stop occasionally for food/drink and to finish his book. Seriously homework on snow days! How rude! The boys are hoping for a third snow day but I don't think that is gonna happen.

Merry Christmas!

Since I was scheduled to work Christmas eve, we celebrated a day early. I was luckily put on call- so I was able to spend all of Christmas w/the boys. Since I was on call- we spent the night at my parents house. I am so thankful that my job allows me so much time w/my family. It was nice to just hang out w/my parents. And I am always up for beef tenderloin and twice baked potatoes! Yummy!
Lucas wanted a Red/Green Christmas dinner- so we had pot roast (red) and green beans and mashed potatoes (white is a color of christmas, right!). Since I was so busy this holiday season, I didn't have time to bake- so Eli made some peanut butter blossoms (peanut butter cookies and hershey kisses). Lucas wanted to mix things up a little and make Santa a pie. Peanut butter of course!
Here are some pics of our Christmas.
The stocking are filled!

Presents under the tree! Ready for Santa! Since he cleaned his plate, I think Lucas's pie idea was a hit!

Lucas got the remote control car that he wanted. It is so small that it fits into his pocket! Better hope Tovi doesn't think its one of his new toys!

Eli opening his hex bugs that Noah got him. Now Tovi loves to chase these and he is quick to try to eat them!

Noah setting up his new circuit set. 500 experiments to keep him busy!

Tovi got a new bed, toys and rawhide bones. Just what Tovi needs more toys!

Tovi really enjoying his bone. The boys deemed this another successful year! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and spent time w/the ones that matter most. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas Break F-U-N!

One of the many Christmas presents that I got the boys this year was to try to do something fun everyday of Christmas break. So, we filled our days w/F-U-N and had a great Christmas this year! We had movie nights, a cousin sleepover, family game night, and so much more! Here are some pics of some of our fun!
Bowling- Eli, you are up! Are you going to get a strike!

Lucas, let's get that spare!

Noah, did very respectable-he got several strikes and he didn't use bumpers.

Bowling fun is over time to have dinner w/my brother and nephews before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows!

The movie was great but I am thinking I need to finally read the series to clear up a few things. The boys and I started the series a few summers ago but we didn't make it very far into it. But the boys and I agree- picking back up the series is a good idea!

The boys wanted to take a pic w/the Legends sign!

Who captured Ron Weasley with the dark magic? Harry Potter Clue is a fun family game! Thanks Andrew/Jen/Jordan/Scott/Victoria for a great family gift!

Tubing at Snow Creek! This was one of the big activities that I planned, and it was so much FUN! If you haven't done it - I highly recommend it. However the lines at 6pm were super long. But after 7pm, it cleared out and the kids had a Blast!

"Okay, who is in front, Lucas goes in the middle. Are we doing a line or a circle?" They would let you go down in groups, which I must say had to be quite a work out for the employees. So, we were able to go down w/the 8 of us, that is if no one broke the link.

Waiting our turn! The lanes on the far right were the widest to accommodate the large groups.

Up the conveyor belt to the top. It saved a lot of walking, but did give Lucas some trouble at first. But by the end of the night- he was an old pro!Just a little break time! The pic give you and idea of how big the area is.

Lucas also waiting for the rest of the gang.

Here is a pic of the entire area. I was in need of a much longer break, but Andrew and the boys kept on going for over 3hrs.

Ohhhh, the nice bonfire. Where are my hot dogs and marshmallows?!?! It was the best way to spend the week of Christmas.

Family Christmas!

Here are some pics of my family Christmas. We did family Christmas early w/Julie's tendency to deliver early and to ensure that we can enjoy the time instead of cramming too much into one day. I am so thankful that I have a family that is so flexible, and the boys were happy to have family Christmas 2 weeks early. When looking through my pics, I realize that I had quite a few blurry pics, but here are the best ones.
Couldn't resist this cute pic!

Stockings first. Ty was looking for some C-A-N-D-Y! And his Dad's stocking is always one of the best places to look!

Cheese!

Lucas and his remote control car.

Jordan looking at the present that Lucas gave him in the cousin gift exchange.

Noah and his new camera. I wish I had got more pics, but we had a good time and that is the most important part. I have a lot of fun things planned over Christmas break for the boys and I- so I will have lots of pics to update you! Have a very Merry Christmas!

Happy 12th Birthday Jordan!

Unfortunately, I still can not upload any of the videos that I took of Lucas's program - but I have other updates to post. Here are pics of Jordan's bday celebration.
Birthday boy!

His adoring fans!

Make a wish!

Diapers! Every 12yr old's dream!

Next present!

A camera! Jordan also got some more Treasure Hunter cars for his collection. Happy Birthday Jordan!