Baby It's Cold Outside

We have had a wonderful winter for snowfall.  So much fun!  Though there have been many missed school days due to weather, we have had a great time out in it.  The Smiths and Huitsings both joined us at different times to sled on the golf course.  A blast.  We were out there all day!  When Landry doubled up with a friend the girls were especially fast.  Brooks and Tucker even got in a little "snowboarder" action on bodyboards.  We have had an awesome time.  Hope it isn't another 3 years before we can enjoy the fun again.

Landry Lost Her First Tooth - Pulled by Mommy

Sous Chef

Always my helper in the kitchen.  Both of you love to cook with me but Landry never turns down the opportunity to help and learn.  I think you will be quite the cook soon.

Sugar Mountain.  You guys were in the Sugar Bear Ski School for 2 hours and then were ready to ski!  We did a half day of skiing and then tubed for 2 hours.  It has been 17 years for Daddy and me but it came back pretty easy.  It was awesome and we were all hooked.  We could not wait to return to the slopes.

Brooks' Dear Friend Jonathan

Yes, the coordinate some times.

Brooks' Birthday at School

What a Wonderful Birthday unfinished

I have had the most wonderful birthday weekend!  We started it all of by Robert taking off half the day on Friday to take me to P.F.Chang's for lunch.  As soon as I returned home from school, he had us all prepared for a physical outing that he and the kids were in on - Rock Wall Climbing at Tumblebees!  We had a blast!  Both of the kids are super adventurous and zoomed up the walls.  We learned how to belay each other and tie the ropes.  It was a really cool experience and I am so greatful for the time that thought that went in to planning it.
We then headed straight to Green Valley for a dinner with lots of friends.  We took homemade peach ice cream - yum.  Towards the end of dinner, I saw Robert hustling away with Landry.  Robert and the kids returned with a delicious chocolate cake reading "Happy Birthday Mom" with pink and yellow flowers.  So very kind.
Saturday morning we had breakfast with Grandma and Uncle Eddie.  We then headed to Haight Orchards to pick yummy apples.  We were off to the pool where Uncle Eddie met us for tennis and swimming.
Sunday was a great day at church as we continue to figure out a new schedule with the 1st Graders.  We then spent the afternoon at home reading and playing games.  That night we had a date to Bravo, Fresh Market for dessert (Delicious was closed) and then to see The Butler - excellent.
Labor Day Monday was postly comprised of louging around the pool and family tennis.
Which finally brig