A Relaxing Break

The kids and I have had the week off for spring break. It has been such a nice reprieve from the busyness of our lives. I am so grateful for the time off. We've been enjoying time catching up on some reading. Ema set a lofty goal of reading The Yearling during her break. Caleb is enjoying his collection of Star Wars books. Although he read a book on the brain and found it to be extremely fascinating! I wanted to catch up on some home projects including sewing an Easter outfit for Ema. It turned out much cuter than I had anticipated. She probably won't be able to wear it for a while, since we've experienced a minor blizzard.


Thought you might like to be kept abreast of the conditions, so here are a few videos I shot to help you appreciate the joys of 'Springtime in the Rockies'! The

Beginning Thursday, March 26 12:30 p.m.

In the Thick of It Thursday, March 26, 4:00 p.m.

The Aftermath Friday, March 27 10:00 a.m.


The kids were so excited to see the snow begin to fall. They couldn't wait to go sledding, build snow forts, try out skiing in the front yard, play with their friends and of course have ample amounts of hot cocoa with marshmallows! They spent about 2 hours on Thursday and about 4 hours on Friday playing and having fun. Oh the joys of childhood!




While we still have the weekend to enjoy, the offical week of spring break is nearing its end. It has been a wonderfully, relaxing week, but we do look forward to getting back school and work.

Our Mom and Dad

Saw this on a friend's blog. Thought it was fascinating to see how our kids viewed us.

1. What is something your mom always says to you?
Clean your room.-C
Pick up the toy room.-E

2. What makes mom happy?
When I do the dishes-C
When I clean my room and pick up the basement with her telling me to do it.-E

3. What makes mom sad?
When I don't do what she says.-C
I can't think of anything that makes you sad.-E

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
By tickling me or telling a funny joke.-C
When she makes up a joke.-E

5. What did your mom like to do when she was a child?
Go skiing after school in the winter.-C
She liked to read? I don't know. I think you liked to read.-E

6. How old is your mom?
37.-C
37. Almost 38.-E

7. How tall is your mom?
5 foot 2.-C
5 feet 2 1/2 inches...no 3 1/2 inches.-E

8. What is her favorite thing to watch on TV?
Grey's Anatomy-C
Shows that have to do with your house...on DGTV...whatever it's called!-E

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Go to see G.G. or watch T.V. or go to the store.-C
Talk with Dad...lots...do something with dad...visit G.G...Go shopping...I can think of a lot!-E

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Telling Jokes.-C
Teaching or her o'henry bars!-E

11. What is your mom really good at?
Being Funny.-C
Sewing...making o'henry bars, making meatloaf.-E

12. What is your mom not very good at?
Singing.-C
Fourth Grade Math.-E

13. What does your mom do for her job?
She teaches first grade.-C
She teaches first grade.-E

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Steak and onions.-C
Chinese. Tsing Tao House. -E

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
When she picks us up on time.-C
She takes of me. -E


1. What is something your dad always says to you?
Not right now, I'm busy.-C
When I ask a yes or no question he always says "sure, maybe. Not yes, and not no."-E

2. What makes your dad happy?
When I don't interrupt him while he is on the phone. -C
When he catches a deer or elk when he goes hunting. -E

3. What makes your dad sad?
When he doesn't get to play a game at Mr. Biggs.-C
When he sees Caleb or Mom or I get hurt.-E

4. How does your dad make you laugh?
By telling me jokes.-C
When he tells his jokes that I don't really get.-E

5. What did your dad like to do when he was a child?
He liked cartoons.-C
Ride his bike. -E

6. How old is your dad?
38.-C
38?-E

7. How tall is your dad?
5 foot 9.-C
5 foot 10. No 5 foot 8. -E

8. What is his favorite thing to watch on TV?
Hunting or Deadliest Catch.-C
Hunting shows.-E

9. What does your dad do when you're not around?
Watch Deadliest Catch on the computer.-C
Watch TV and play the computer. Talk with Mom.-E

10. If your dad becomes famous, what will it be for?
Baking.-C
Hunting.-E

11. What is your dad really good at?
Hockey.-C
Playing card games.-E

12. What is your dad not very good at?
Singing.-C
Subject and Predicate. Fourth grade language skills.-E

13. What does your dad do for his job?
He is a Pepsiman.-C
Work at Pepsi. -E

14. What is your dad's favorite food?
Shrimp.-C
Sushi.-E

15. What makes you proud of your dad?
When he finishes work early.-C
How he gets bonuses alot. -E

Thankful

Sometimes when we feel like life is a little overwhelming maybe we need to take a step outside of ourselves and remember to thank God for giving us life.

How blessed I am...

to not have to rush to get ready for work everyday.

to be able to volunteer in my children's classrooms.

to be able to meet my husband for lunch and enjoy a moment alone!

to be able to shop for a new sweater.

to be able to sit back relax and enjoy a refreshing glass of water.

How blessed I am to live this life that at times can feel overwhelming, and yet be so enjoyable to live.


For these things I am...

thankful.

A Little Night Skiing

We have been known to do some crazy things as a family. Like drive 2 hours for lunch at one of our favorite burrito joints in Fort Collins or to try a hotdog at the restaurant shaped like a hotdog. Taking a Sunday drive just for fun and hiking through gorgeous canyons we had no idea that existed in our own city, as well as, surrounding areas. Our latest winter crazy is to drive six hours to ski for three. We found a small little resort outside of Grandy, CO where they offer night skiing for quite a bargain. Our kids are still learning the basic skills, so what better way to get in some practice. It's cheap and the kids don't get so tired, because it's only a few hours. Last year it was free and the snow was great. This year has been a little different. It's a mere $10, but the snow has not been quite so good. Last night it was like skiing on a sheet of ice. It was a little frustrating, but the kids still had a great time. We even challenged them to see if they could keep up with us from the top to the bottom without stopping. (I bribed them with a chocolate shake from McDonalds.) Wow! I couldn't believe how quickly they made it. Emaleigh said, "Well, I really wanted that chocolate shake." I thought I might be on to something, so I decided to see if it might work. Emaleigh has gotten into a fairly bad habit of skiing with her legs too far apart. So I bribed her again. This time I told her I would increase her allowance by a buck. It worked! I bribed her with another buck to see if she could side stop and make snow on my skies. It worked! Amazing what a little incentive will do for the skiing skills!


Is this really called night skiing?


What a beautiful sunset.


Aahhh,now this is some night skiing!