Monday, December 17, 2018

Catching Up

It's been a busy month around here, hence the delay in posting. Here's what we've been up to lately!

We met for a family lunch in Galena to celebrate Grandpa Rich's birthday. 
Maeve enjoyed the toy store in Galena.


Jack received a Burlington Northern Santa Fe calendar from Uncle Clay. He loves it:)

Jeritt and Maeve had a fun morning together at a play place.  






Next stop, Home Depot!


Ella's turn to run errands with Dad. She looks so big driving this little cart!

Play time at home. Ella and Maeve made a bobsled. 

Teamwork to carry the vacuum up to Jack's room.

All bundled up for the bobsled ride.


Jack built a mountain. He calls it Basketball Mountain. 


Wrapping presents at a volunteer project.





Making gingerbread houses with Ava and Reid last weekend.



Our finished village.


Celebrating Jace's birthday at Pump it Up.




Crashed on our way home from Galena.

Lunch in Galena.



She's really into dressing up lately. This get-up she called "ballet coach."

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Jack is Six!

On Sunday, our man, Jack, turned six! While he's more interested in being in eighth grade these days, six is treating him pretty well so far. He lost his first two teeth, celebrated his birthday at school and at home, and visited a train museum. Our curious, smart, sweet, sensitive, goofy guy is amazing, and we can't wait to see what this next year brings for him!


Look how much both of these kiddos have grown!

Jack lost his first two teeth in the same day!
Passing out his birthday treats (candy canes) at school.


Ella's mug shot, I mean school photo:)

Practicing her smile for next year's photo!

Working hard on his homework.

Taking a spin on Dad's crutches.

Basketball in the basement.

The van is in the shop, so we've been making it work with a Jeep. I love it, the kids not so much:)

 
What a silly kitty!


Jack's birthday cake pick - chocolate peanut butter. Thanks, Grandma!

Super Cousins Maeve and Finley to the rescue! 
These girls have so much fun together:)


And these boys... I don't think anyone can make Jack laugh as much as Jace! 





We visited a train museum on Jack's birthday. Pretty cool!




We also rode on the holiday train and got to see Santa!

Birthday pancakes!


Looking so grown up!













What six-year-old doesn't want a handheld vacuum for his birthday? 

What a nut.