Ice Skating

Last Wednesday we took the kids ice skating for the first time. We went with our good friends the Cupsas and we really had a great time. I was worried that the kids would hate it because I knew they would have a hard time learning, but they had fun and Ammon and Charity were getting much more confident by the end of the night. We took our camera, but of course we were too involved to take any pictures.

We did get this picture taken later that night though.


Notice the smaller bone (fibula). You may have to click on it to get a better view.

Apparently someone needs to teach Seth how to skate. I guess it'll be a while until we go again.

Just missed it

I just read about the new stimulus plan (as if it's going to work), and found out that first time home buyers in the year 2009 will receive an $8000 tax credit - that doesn't have to be repaid.

I guess we bought our house just a few months too early. grrrrrrrrr

Valentine's Day

I feel bad not commenting on Valentine's Day, so here goes, with no pictures to share.

Seth and I had a nice night on Friday night going to dinner and a stake dance (really, but for adults). Seth brought me flowers and candy - points for him. We haven't danced in years. Most of you know we met at a dance, so it is always so sweet for us to get to go dancing. There was someone there taking pictures, so maybe we will end up with a picture of the night someday.

Dinner was nice, but we are terrible at picking new restaurants. Anyone in the area - HELP. We tend not to go to chains with just the two of us, but we always seem to strike out when we pick on our own. The menu listed lemonade as "lemon aide." Aide is what this place really needed. Seth ended up tipping $1 - not typical for us. We were full by the time we were done, and we enjoyed our time alone, so it must not have been all bad. Thanks to Grandma for watching the kids.

After dancing we went to Target to get some Valentine's for the kids - I never even got Seth a card. It was somewhat of a long week for me. I never was feeling 100%.

Saturday we had a nice breakfast with the kids complete with heart biscuits. After breakfast we took the kids to the movie. We came home and made cookies for Grandpa, and ended the night with homemade individual heart shaped pizzas. Not too adventurous, I know, but I had been sick that week.

Sadie turns 3!

Sadie is such a wonderful little light in our home. It's hard to believe that she is just 3, it feels like she has always been with us.

Aunt Elaine came with Mason and Isabelle to spend the weekend with Sadie. Aunt Janae and Josh came too. We had yummy waffles in the morning and just played in the morning.

Sadie loves to go sledding, but our snow keeps melting, so she decided that she wanted to go swimming instead. Uncle Jason, Aunt Lorisa and Brogan joined us at the pool.

Daddy's girl

I can't believe I am putting this picture on here, but all of the ones of Levi are with me. He was pretty scared when we first entered the pool - it is just so loud. It didn't take too long, and he fell in love with it. I am not too surprised since bathtime is his favorite part of the day.

Here's most of us just hanging out.

I had to put this one in. Ammon was trying to avoid getting a picture of his rear taken, but he didn't know it was this bad. I especially love Charity in the corner laughing.


After swimming we headed back to the house for pizza, presents, and cake & ice cream. Our good friends, the Cupsas, joined us at the house.

Time for presents!

Cake and Ice cream

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Life goes on

I just wanted to say that I did end the vacation and just put our treadmill to good use. The "maybe" should be erased from the other blog.

Beauty

We were playing after church on Sunday (having so much fun).
And by magic I got some great pictures.

That day Levi got spoiled with chocolate chip pancakes.
He ate every bite!

Star Student

Also in January, Ammon received the star student award at school. He had a little bit of a rough start at school, but things smoothed out quickly. He is doing a great job and learning so fast. We are so proud of him.

Dr.'s Russell

In January LDS Hospital had an open house after their renovations were complete. We had a fun time exploring the hospital.

First we headed off to surgery.

Levi's cap was a little big.

The kids got to perform surgery.

They were really just picking up gummy bears with surgical tools, but they liked the prize.

We got to try out the pressure chamber.

Everyone had a great time, but we most likley do not have a doctor in the family. Ammon got uneasy a couple of times (so did I) and the girls were not that interested in anything but the treats.

Vacation from life

So, our fall and December were crazy, so I took a month off. (plus a little more) My house has been somewhat clean, my kids somewhat neglected (my husband too), I have ready many books (I am out of ideas for books, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated), and of course the blog has suffered. I thought it was okay because we really haven't been doing much. But, it is time to quit taking a break and get on with it. Yesterday I started with the taxes, and today I am even going to exercise. Maybe. At least I am blogging again. I even played with Levi until he got bored with me. He is a very independent kid. Just like me I guess.

The vacation is over....for now. We'll see if I can really get back in the swing of things.