Bubblewrap Fun

We had a ton of bubble wrap from some pictures we got. The kids had a fabulous time jumping into the pile and playing around.

E and Kate

 It is so fun having a cousin who is so close in age. Kate and E are 6 weeks apart and they have so much fun together. We enjoyed having Auntie Jenny, E and A come visit a day or two before Christmas Eve so we could spend some time together. Kate and E were playing one day and created this whole jousting, bad guys with swords game. They had a blast and it was so funny to watch. Soon after they decided to ditch the swords and make it a signing competition with both of them on their pedestals. So much fun.

Kids

When we got home from our vacation we had a day or two to relax before jumping into busy times again. 

Lucy has been playing cribbage which is a lot of fun. This hand was dealt by her to get the game started while I was finishing a quick shower. Little did I know she had rigged the deck. I was delighted by my hand though bummed that I had to throw her a pair. Then when we started pegging I realized I'd been duped. She gave herself the 3 5s.

The kids building with blocks and playing nicely together

We did a one day VBS through our church. It was fun and busy.

Visit with Asher and Knox

We enjoyed getting to have Asher and Knox stay with us for 4 days. They did great and the kids all had fun playing together. 

Sleepy time, Asher got Jaydon's bed, Knox got Lucy's, Lucy was on the floor in Kate's room and Jaydon slept on the floor in our room. It was a full upstairs.

Jaydon and Lucy showed their friends the twirl-go-round

Knox and Kate

Knox's school project that he wanted to show his family.

No Snow Fun

We woke up to a totally minuscule dusting of snow on the streets and the kids ran out with their snow gear and tried sledding down our neighbors driveway.  It was hilarious to watch them not be successful and then move on to just sliding their bodies and eventually just playing chase.  Pretty cute.

I enjoyed seeing the belly races when they gave up on the sleds.

Snow

Woo Hoo, snow day!  We were going to take Jaydon out of school today because it is the start of Leavenworth weekend. We woke up to snow and had a day off anyway. The only bummer was I still had an appointment to get to that morning and Jeremy had to get snow tires on his car which ended up being a fiasco and taking forever.  It was beautiful and fun.

Lucy will play in it for hours!  Here she is with some of the neighbor kids.

Our neighbors built a huge snowman and played.

Bryna and Alexa trying out the snow.

E turns 2

We were happy to get to take a trip out to celebrate E turning 2.  It was a big bash with lots of people and the kids had a great time running around being crazy.  

The birthday boy poses in his party hat, I don't adjust my camera out of auto mode so the light pouring in from behind made for some really stellar pics - sorry.

The kids played outside for hours.  Lucy and Jaydon met a couple friends and they played together the whole time.

 

  

Kate giving E some hugs.

Then some inside play time

Time to eat

 

Cake time

Yummy

Presents

Kids

Jeremy and I were talking one day and we looked at each other and commented how being a parent truly brings meaning to our lives.  Here are some pics from some random days of the kids just being themselves.  It is a joy to be able to be the parents of Jaydon, Lucy and Kate.

Pig-piling and wrestling, often leads to tears but this morning was more friendly than most.

Creating a haven for all the huge stuffed animals they own.

Kate has started playing quite a bit more with baby dolls, for some reason the top stair is her favorite baby bed.  It is cute but a little hazardous.

My bathtub goofs

Reading time!  Jaydon has spent the summer doing 30 minutes of reading most every day and the girls sometimes join in and read their own too.