Danny called me last night and said we were meeting at Mom's and going sledding today. I was so excited. I love to see all the kids sledding. Of course, it has nothing to do with me getting on a sled and screaming down an ice hill at top speed...okay I like it!
So all my siblings were there and after a mild mental breakdown and some crying we finally made it.
We had a great time.
Corey mainly enjoyed to conversation and keeping track of Izzy.
The sled Izzy was playing on got down the hill some how and she experience her first snowy hill solo, hit a bump and flipped over. Once we knew she was okay it was hysterical. Needless to say, she didn't attempt any more hills the rest of the afternoon.
Ethan just enjoys being with his cousins and laughing. He always has fun with them. He actually went off the little jumps this year. He is getting more daring.
Ellie was a blast to take down the hill. She just giggled the entire time. She was so cute. Then I would lay her on the sled and pull her up the hill. She thought that was even funnier.
Good times were had by all. We were wet and cold, but couldn't stop laughing.
We continued our fun with Macaroni and Tomato Juice at Grandma Patti's...except for Ethan of course, he had his traditional Peanut Butter and Honey sandwich. ;) The men shoveled (then ATVed) the snow in the front yard into a big slide for the kids. I don't think it will melt until June. Good times!
Markers.
I had the strangest desire to get the crayons out and color this evening. Oddly enough it happened at the exact moment I tend to loose my mind and my temper on a daily basis...right before Daddy gets home. So I dropped everything and embraced my inner child. I set the kids up to the table and grabbed the crayons, some paper and a few coloring books. Ethan colored Transformers. He is not a coloring book sort of kid. Give him a box of paper and it's amazing the images that come to be. His imagination astounds me. Izzy took a green marker to every eyeball in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Book. I don't know why, but she loves to color eyes. She is the reason Dollar Store coloring books were created. Even Ellie joined in. I don't care how young or old you are, it brings pure joy to have uninterrupted parent-time. Heck, I am 32 and still crave those Mommy-Moments. SO, this is what we did while we waited for Daddy to come home today. That was much more enjoyable than loosing my mind.
Ashlee is just a genuine person. I love her honesty and no-nonsense personality. She is truly a remarkable girl and I look forward to what the future will bring her. I hope it's glorious and magical...just what she deserves.
Danny called me last night and said we were meeting at Mom's and going sledding today. I was so excited. I love to see all the kids sledding. Of course, it has nothing to do with me getting on a sled and screaming down an ice hill at top speed...okay I like it!
We actually did two puzzles on New Year's Eve, but this is by far the funnest one I have ever done. There are 12 quilts on it and Kari, Danielle, and I did everyone. These might be the only quilts I'll ever finish. ;) 