these cute boys have been taking swimming lessons together this year, so we thought it might be fun for them to try out some of the new skills. i could not believe how long they played, i am sure they were puckered beyond belief. we are so glad that “Owee” (that is what cooper calls these cute little brothers) and carson can be such great little buddies.
grandpa and grandma and the dads usually end up taking the big girls skiing after christmas. i have not been on this trip for a long time, some of the moms are usually hanging out at home with little ones. these girls love to spend this day out in the snow.
i heart this cute little pouty face:)
thier was a mighty dual! believe it or not, this is the tradition these girls love the most. they love to have a huge snowball fight with the grown-ups. the girls made a fort behind all of the skies.
the day is not done, until grandpa goes down. these girls don’t seem to show any mercy for the old grandpa.
headed back to the cars. the day ends with them all stopping for dinner somewhere on the way home. this year it was applebees, where all the girls were lucky enough to get a little face paint.
they already can’t wait for next year.
during christmas vacation we always try to make a trip to the skating rink. my kids beg to do this for days, the parents might not be quite as excited as the kids. we skated as couples, did the limbo, did the hokey pokey, and about broke our arms trying to teach small children to skate. it is always a huge walk down memory lane when i head to the skating rink. it takes me back to all those skating parties we won as kids. i am glad my kids get to enjoy it still.
i am so glad we get to make such fun memories with all these sweet cousins:)
warning…a little picture overload.
this is the hippo, that belonged to rachel, that cooper wouldn’t let out of his possession. a big thanks to rachel for humoring the little guy, especially when he ate chocolate. (the poor hippo got some nasty chocolate goo all over it)
a few of her favorite things. she has been wanting an electric blanket forever. she just plugged it right in and got comfy.
a little more stealing of that hippo
this little lady was so much fun to watch.
