First Family Bike Ride

It was the last sunny weekend before the snows were suppose to hit and I was getting the itch to do something out doors as a family. So, we fixed up all the bikes into good working order and decided to take a family bike ride. I packed some water and snacks, and away we were. It turned out to be one of the funnest family activities we have ever done. The kids loved going on a long ride, usually they are confined to our driveway and near by houses, but today we rode 3 miles with one stop in the middle at a local park. It was a great adventure and I can't wait until the snow melts so we can do it again.

Family Bowling

Ben had told me about the fun they had with Daxton when they all went bowling, so when they called and invited us to join them we were excited to try it. He was right, it was a blast! Hallie and David were so funny to watch as they waddled across the floor carrying their balls to the lane. It didn't take long before they wanted to do it all by them selves and that is when it got really funny. The bowling alley didn't have a ramp for them to roll the ball down, so even though they would push the ball (or in Hallie's case, bounce the ball) as hard as they could, it would take from start to finish about a minute or two before the ball hit the pins. In the mean time they would stand their dancing or walking in circles waiting to find out how many pins they would knock down. It was really funny and entertaining to watch the kids get excited for their turn to bowl. All in all it was a fun experience, and we will definitely be doing this again.

A Very Merry Christmas

What a wonderful Christmas this year!!! Hallie and David are at the age that they understand the excitement and get into the spirit of it all. If I had to pick my favorite part, I would pick getting ready for Christmas. It began with Hallie begging to decorate, and as I have mentioned before, that is a real specialty of hers. She loves putting up decorations and getting in the spirit of the holidays. So finally the house was decorated, Christmas music was playing and treats were being made, but there was something missing...a ginger bread house. It was fun this year because just as we would finish one Christmas project, Hallie would come up with another. I am always a sucker when it comes to making fun memories, so when she suggested making ginger bread houses I couldn't say no. David and I saw the kits at the store and fell in love with the little train. We decided that he would decorate the train (with my help) and Hallie would do the house. It was a blast to create these little masterpieces with my children. They are the light of my life and make everyday an adventure. I am truly grateful for all the fun we had together and memories made this year.