Family & Fun

January has been fabulously busy and fun.

First weekend of the month: cabin trip with my family = laughter, fun, a great run with Korryn, Kerri & Kelsey. Not much snow, but enough for the kids to get their fill of sledding.

Early mid January: a trip to the Museum of Flight = lots of room to run, explore & experience new things for two busy kids.

A totally goofy Kathryn picture thrown in for fun = a smile. She chose her outfit for the day and proclaimed, "I'm exercising Mama!"

Later mid January: SNOW = no work for Paul, (for me either, but I was scheduled off those two days anyway) outdoor snow play and some long hours inside when one of my two was, "I'm cooooollllllldddddd Mama - I wanna good insiiiiddddeeeee!" after outside for maybe 15 minutes. But got good pictures in the brief outdoor time.

January 22: SNOWSHOEING! = aka Mommy's day off. What a blast. Beyond gorgeous scenery. Great snow, a great outlet for built up Mommy stress. I loved every minute of it.

Bye 2011!

A December 2011 recap.

It was a fun month that flew by!

Our fireplace and decorations

Either hugging or pushing - they both happen on a daily basis : ) Santa Snoopy! Christmas Eve at my parents house. Helping Grandad distribute gifts Christmas morning with just our little family

Stockings

New bike!

Pre Breakfast snack

Then on to my in-laws place. For Christmas Dinner and more celebrating

The cousins

Ryan, Kimberly, Kathryn and Ruby

I love this.

Ruby is nearly 10 and Kathryn adores her

Ruby and Kathryn walking down to feed the chickens

Papa's front yard!

Kathryn wanted her picture taken with all his decorations

Dora

Pooh

Pooh and gang

Santa on a John Deere of course

The Red Baron

SpongeBob

Tigger

I believe Kathryn and I missed one. . . there was a Grinch display too. Oh well

Special Thanks to all our family and friends with whom we shared our holiday. For your company, the laughter, the gifts, the food and over all experience. Our life is rich with you all and we're grateful beyond words.

Welcome 2012!