Ice Skating

I'm We had a spontaneous decision the other day to take the kids ice skating while downtown. At first neither would do it. But after watching Thomas try and try his best to skate they both worked up the courage to do it. As expected, Luke picked it up within five minutes and was indecently skating and cruising the side rails. Henry timidly paced him round and round the edge of the rink. And he was very pleased to be doing just that. Both boys were very proud of themselves. We made promises to take the to the local info or skating rink soon. Surprisingly neither were sore the next day, not even Thomas. 

Luke ready to get started. 

Beau was not impressed. 

Henry ready to get started. 

Bless his heart. He was actually crying here. Neither boy liked the assistance of the blue things. He took a long break after this. 

Thomas wondering what in the world he has gotten into. 

The tongue was very busy. 

Holding on tight. About to cross through the doorway to the other side. 

Watching the periodic ice repairs. 

Awake and playing peep-eye. 

Happy New Year 2015!

Times have definitely changed. Thomas and I didn't even discuss "going out" for New Year's Eve. The only discussion was wether or not we were going to make it to see the ball drop in tv. Well, big news, we didn't make it. We were both up but with our two youngest who weren't too happy about the firework celebrations going on in the streets outside. Oh well. Maybe next year. 

By far the best of 2014 was our newest addition to our family. I can't imagine life without him and I know his brothers sure enjoy him. (And daddy too of course) looking forward to our new year and all the happiness it brings. Happy New Year!

(Fun tidbit: the heart glasses are from my parents when Thomas and I got engaged and the other glasses are from our hospital stay with Beau)

Cheers!

Henry loved his sparkling grape juice a bit much...we may have some trouble in the future. :)

Henry's Christmas program 2014

Henry invited me to his 3k Christmas program. Of course I took half a day off work to be able to spend one on one time celebrating my Henry and seeing him sing on stage. We love Mrs. Julie his teacher and Mrs. Sandra her assistant. (Luke had Mrs. Julie last year) here are some pictures of Henry's program. I was that mom that kept moving to get closer but still couldn't get a great picture. 

We fretted that morning on what special outfit to wear for his program and we get there and he wears this precious shirt he made in class. 😊

My Team 2014

With some members of admin, missing my assistant principal and a few assistants and one teacher.  Luke's teacher is Mrs. White, bottom left. Much love for my team. 

Beau's first Christmas

More Christmas again

Our annual trip to see Santa at Roper Mountain. So glad our Santa looks legit. I've seen some sketchy pictures of some weird looking Santas. 

This year our picture is classic. I couldn't be happier. And I'm so pleased Luke decided to join us this year in the picture instead of hiding. This year luke asked for a stuffed elf. (I had to tell Santa) and Henry asked for a drill, a tool set and a chain saw. Santa checked everything off their lists. 

Classic picture. 

At home before pictures. 

Silly faces (bribery for a good picture)

Cousins

In matching outfits of course! Compliments of Yoo Hoo! It just gets harder and harder to get everyone sitting, smiling and looking at the camera!