Over the River and Through the Woods

... On a hike around Oxbow Park we shall go!


With the new snow on the ground from yesterday, we went for a hike with the Gupta family Sunday morning. Here are some pictures:

Elizabeth enjoyed body flopping into the snow in addition to tasting as much as she could.

Adam was a true hiker, hitching a ride as often as possible.

After our hike, we went through the zoo and saw, among other things: snakes, wolves, coyotes, a mountain lion, lynx, and more.

Happy 30th Birthday Sam!

So Sam is now officially not a 20-something. But that doesn't mean that you don't get presents or cake! Friday night we had a pizza party before presents, and tonight the kids and I made a chocolate cake that Elizabeth and Adam picked at the store. And though you can't tell with the frosting on, that cake is in the shape of a bona fide Thomas the Tank train engine. That is one invaluable cake pan for one invaluable and newly minted 30 year old mother!

Happy 30th Samantha!

Spiderman Adam

Another awesome cake from Jackie. Adam had a great time at his daycare party with all of his friends.

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I had to post these pictures because it was so beautiful here- over 50 degrees! Elizabeth and Adam were able to run around outside and look for the skunk in the tunnel in Grandma Donna's front yard. Elizabeth was rocking it in a super cute dress that we forgot all about.

It was a calm holiday, but we ate yummy food and spent time with family. Then Coach Grant was off for more wrestling fun this morning.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Coolest Cake

Jackie made Elizabeth the coolest cake ever for her birthday. When she saw it, she was speechless, which is a feat with my children!

Happy 4th Birthday Elizabeth!