I'm still here...BARELY!

I know, I know...it's been forever since I posted. Even now I have no time so this will be quick!
39 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
Feel like three years pregnant!
Had one day of False labor...wasn't that fun!
As of a week ago I was dilated 2 1/2 cm, and 50% effaced.
Next Dr. appt is tomorrow so we'll see if there's been any change.
Really, really, REALLY want him out...what we've done:
LOTS of exercise
Tons of spicy foods
acupressure points
Today I have a reflexology apt. at 4:00!
I'll try to update tomorrow if there's been a change...if not I'll be here tearing my hair out! :)

Thanksgiving...SOOOOO hard to be thankful!

Well, ya'll will have to forgive the lack of T-Day pictures...there were none! Is my camera broken...NO! Is it lost...NO! Do I think that the act of taking one's picture will 'steal their soul'...NO! There are no pictures because of the fact that the Saturday before Thanksgiving Claire ran a fever and started vomiting everywhere. Our guests for the week, Brian and Elena, arrived after driving all the way from California, and by Tuesday we all had it! Stomach flu...a great way to lose weight, but no fun AT ALL! We barely ate Thanksgiving dinner and some of us are still sick and puking. I've lost so much weight this week that I'm not going to even post what I'm weighing in at...trust me you'd FREAK! The only two members of our household going to Church tomorrow are Eric and Cade. The rest of us 'sickies' are going to STAY home, STAY warm, and hopefully the food will STAY down!

*Okay, for the family members who've been asking for an update, here it is...
We are now 35 weeks pregnant. I swear that I only look 6 months pregnant...being sick really sucks when you are pregnant. I have pitted edema in my legs, that is when you can poke a finger into my ankle and the 'hole' stays there...SOOOOOO Gross! They aren't worried about preeclampsia as yet due to the fact that my blood pressure is the same as it was when I was 8 weeeks preggers. I am terrified that he will be born on or really close to Christmas, so all my Christmas shopping is done for the kids. I am trying to finish some household projects in the next 2 weeks...painting my bedroom, painting my bathroom, finishing the nursery, and washing all the baby stuff (old and new). Then, in all my free time I have three of the kids in three different Christmas Concerts (thankfully Finn is too little!), my birthday, and I have to decorate the house...all while doing the MASSIVE loads of laundry, dishes, and random cleaning that comes with having 4 kids. I'm lucky that Eric is so helpful and understanding...I'm sure that you all feel the same way about your husbands, but I feel so lucky that I have him, that is until he runs screaming for the hills! :)

Fall...beautiful, but a pain to rake up!

Finnegan in the leaves!

All the kids 'helping'!

Blowing out his candles!


Well, Fall is really here! I know that I haven't been blogging in a while but I swear we have had a month of sick kids and sick me!It has been pretty rough, but we are all finally feeling better (which means that the next sickness is right around the corner I'm sure)! Cade celebrated his 7th birthday on the 17th. I can't get over the fact that he is getting so big! He is a great kid and a fabulous helper in the house. It still shocks me at how grown-up he is getting...makes me feel old! :)
This weekend we went outside to start raking up the HUGE amounts of leaves in our backyard...I swear that I've been dreaming about cutting all our trees down! At least the kids had a good time and were even mildly helpful in making their own little piles. They are thrilled for Halloween this week and are mapping out where they want to go Trick-or-Treating. It should be a blast!
Pregnancy wise we are moving right along...SLOWLY! :) This week I am going to be 31 weeks. We had an ultrasound last week that showed the baby measuring right on target. My official due date is Jan. 2nd, and we are all hoping that he doesn't come on Christmas! No names to report as yet...heck, I haven't even gone shopping for him yet...I'd better get in gear though, because who knows when this one will arrive! Back to names...I'd really like some input from ya'll...I am just having such a hard time coming up with names for this one, so if you have any suggestions send them my way!

BBQ'd chicken...and fingers!

Barbequed Jax...would you like him rare, or well-done?

The belly

So, our Sunday started out relatively quiet. We got up, fed the kids and got everyone dressed and ready for Church. It was all too easy...I should have known that it wouldn't have lasted. We had just gotten out of the car at Church when I heard Eric ask Cade, "where are your socks?". Cade's reply was that he just didn't want to wear them. Eric then asks him, TOTALLY JOKINGLY, "Well, at least you are wearing underwear right?", only to hear from Cade that he wasn't. So, I took Claire, Jax, and Finn into Church while Eric ran CAade home to put on some boxers.

After Church we got home and made all the kids some lunch and put Finnegan down for a nap. The rest of us lounged around in the basement playroom until it was time to wake him up. Usually he wakes up happy and raring to go...not yesterday. Whining, crying, and wanting to be held was apparently the order of the day. So, finally it was getting late and Eric had the BBQ going outside. The boys were running around being, well, boys. Jax lost his balance and ended-up with his hands and arms burned on the grill. If you have never heared the pain-filled scream of a three year old with bad burns, count yourself lucky! He's doing alright today, but is still favoring his hand. He is such a little trooper. Well, it is now Monday and I ma just praying that nothing else goes wrong!

-Oh, the pic of me is for the friiends and family out of town who have been HOUNDING me to post a pic of the belly...so here it is 24 weeks (6 months).

School...Glorious school!

Yep...school is here for Cade, Claire, and Jax! YIPEE!!!!!! (i'm not excited at all!) So, this Tuesday was the older two first day. Cade got driven off to school by Eric, while the little boys and I walked Claire to the Kindergarten bus stop. It was so sweet to see her getting on the bus! We jumped into the van and followed the bus to school so that we could show her where to go and how to line-up at the bell. We were lucky to get some great shots of both Cade and Claire that I am hoping to scrapbook later this week! Jax will have some pics up tomorrow/this weekend, due to the fact that his first day is tomorrow! They are all doing really well so far with waking-up and dealing with being tired. We'll see how long this lasts! :)

Did You Know?

Don't worry...it's safe, he's not on the phone!

Did you know that in California there are signs all over the roadways stating that you can only use your cell phones if you have a 'hands-free' set-up for it. They want to make sure that your hands stay on the wheel the whole time. While this is a great idea I have to interject that I saw so many people talking into their ear-pieces on the freeway, while eating. I don't just mean crackers, or some fries. I saw people eating Subway sandwiches, and one guy on the freeway eating an ear of corn! So, thank you California for protecting us from cell-phone drivers, but watch out for the EATERS!

Our Trip!

Wow...lots of fun, but LOTS of work. I always forget that a "vacation" with four kids isn't really a vacation for Eric and I...maybe when they are a little older? In all seriousness we had a lot of fun visiting with all the family. We got to go to my Dad and step-mom's home in Carmel, visited my mom, uncle, cousins, step-sis, and her kids in Forestville, and even got to spend some time with Eric's grandmother and cousins in Gilroy! The kids had a wonderful time and we are so thankful for everyone that helped us out with the kids and made this trip so memorable. There are tond os stories, but I think that the pictures say it all...enjoy!
Cousin Emma and Finnegan

Eric, Deva, and Me!

Ha! It is possible to get all four in a picture!

Claire and Jax at the beach.

Cade hunting for Hermit crabs...gross!

Relay for Life!

The kids at the Relay for Life walk!

Just a fun picture of Finnegan and Ranger!

Well, the Relay was this weekend (Saturday). The four kids and I were able to walk the team lap all together which was a lot of fun! I pushed the stroller with Claire on top and the two little boys inside while Cade walked the whole thing by himself...I'm really proud of him! We had a healthy snack of popcorn and cotton candy...yum, yum, and then I took them home for a late dinner. I would usually go back and walk late at night, but was feeling really wretched and opted out this year. It was fun and Cade can't wait to attend next year and volunteer to work a booth. He's such a great kid!
Yesterday (Sunday), we went to Church, and then attended Anjelica's 2nd birthday party. Wow...Israel and Myra went all out for her with pinatas, balloons, candy bags, cake, TONS of food and water games. The kids had a great time and were luckily nice and tired by the time we got home. Now, we just have to get ready to pack-up for the Ca trip on Thursday. I am excited to go, but at the same time dreading how much work it is to take four kids on vacation. Their schedules get mixed up, and they get crazy! By the time we all get back to MN Eric and I are in dire need of a vacation ourselves! Hopefully, I'll be able to post while were in Ca so you can see what we are up to!

Boys...The Legend Continues!

Yep...poor little Claire is never going to be able to date with four brothers watching out for her (Eric is thankful for this)! While it may be news to y'all...Eric and I have known that this little one was a boy for a little more than a month. The kids are happy and we are just getting more excited as the weeks go by.
Now, on to due dates. The ultrasound gave us a due date of Jan 2., but, the doctor isn't sure whether to change it from the original due date of Dec. 26th. With either of these due dates we are just praying that he isn't born on Christmas...what a sucky birthday that would be!
In other pregnancy news, I have a little pooch starting to grow that no matter how much I suck in, doesn't go away. Frustrating, because it is enough to make me break out the maternity pants, and make me look pudgy...but I definetly do not look pregnant yet. I haven't gained weight yet, but that's about normal for me until 5 months...so, I plan to pack on the pounds in CA on our trip! I'll post the ultrasound pics later...we actually have to go back again and get more pictures of his spine because he was laying flat on his back an thus they couldn't get the proper angle of the spine. Oh well, I love looking at them and now i get another chance to do so!

Finn...Crazy, but Cute!

Don't let the innocent face get to you...inside lurks the heart of a demon!:)


So, yesterday Finnegan runs up the stairs with the kids to play. Okay, no big deal. I usually follow, well, because he's only 17 months and he's NUTS! But, this day I looked in the sink and said to myself hey I'll give him 5 minutes before I go up there so I can at least load the dishwasher. Afterall, what could happen in 5 minutes??? (Famous last words) So, about a minute after he went up the stairs I hear him coming down. I was on the phone at this point and I turned to look at him and freaked! He had blood coming out of his mouth,a razor in his hand, and most disturbing...a huge smile on his face! Yep, my little crazy-man somehow got into my bathroom, opened up a cabinet, and dug through it until he found a razor. He then proceeded to take the protector off of it and stuck it in his mouth. I really think that we'll have a huge blow-out party when he turns two...that is if he makes it to two!:) By the way, he's fine...I'm the one who was traumatized by this event!

Best Husband EVER!!!

So throughout all of my pregnancies I have not escaped from the cravings that go along with it all. With Cade I at tons of bacon, anything chocolate, and I absolutely LOVED the Chef Boyardee Spaghetti-o's with Meatballs. After that fun weight gain I was happy to find that with Claire all that I wanted was salad. Seriously though, every night it was a big salad with a couple Smarties candies for dessert. Jaxon's pregnancy was filled with nachos and at least once a week, Eric would drive to Dairy Queen at night once the kids were asleep to get me a mint chip milkshake (the largest size they had)! With Finnegan, well, lets say it was a good this we didn't just name him Jalapeno! I ate so much spicy food that I am shocked that it didn't burn a hole through my stomach lining! Now, to our current debacle...I mean pregnancy!;) The other day I was at the store and saw a limited edition M&M bag that was coconut flavored. I said why not try them and now I'm HOOKED! I told Eric that I had eaten one of those 2 lb. bags in only two days because they were so great, and so he went to our grocery store and literally bought out all the bags on their shelf! What a sweetie! It really is the little things like this that show love an support and I am so thankful for him...and those M&M"S!

Quick Recap!

Finnegan and cousin Peter.

Claire and Auntie Paige.

Gunnar and Jax!

Cade in the yard.

Claire dancing!

Wow...this week has been crazy! I'm just going to put up a quick post and let the pictures speak for themselves.
-Claire danced at the 3rd of July celebration.
-We got to go to the parade on the 4th...so much fun!
-Had a picnic at Lisa's...WAY too much food!
-Watched fireworks and got home at 11:15 PM...Church the next morning was especially fun with four tired kids and two tired adults!
This week we've been cleaning-up the house, feeding the missionaries, mowing the lawn and playing in the new big backyard. There is still a TON to do but, I am taking my time and trying to enjoy it because4 I swear that this is the LAST move...really, I told Eric that when I die I want to be buried in the backyard!

There Are No Words!!! (other than *&!@%)

Here we go again. Yep...baby number five is on the way! It still hasn't totally sunk in, but now that my clothes are getting tight we are starting to tell people. We are 12 weeks pregnant and due end of Dec/early Jan. So, I'm sure that once the baby is born the shock will have worn off...right? Needless to say that when two pink lines came up on that pregnancy test I FREAKED!!!! I ran upstairs, woke Eric up, dragged him downstairs and with tears in my eyes begged him to tell me that I was seeing things and that there WEREN'T two lines on that darn test. His response? :) "Yep, there are two lines...uh, can I go back to bed now?" So, we have adjusted pretty well by this point...life sure does like to throw curve balls at us every once in a while! :) The kids have already nicknamed the baby 'Tornado', which is REALLY ironic because they came up with that name three days before an actual tornado hit our town! So...wish us luck...we are SOOOOOOOOOOOO going to need it! :)
Otherwise, today we played in the sprinkler for a while. There is nothing sweeter than watching the kids run around in the backyard giggling...I love summer days like this! Enjoy the pics!

Tornado!

I swear that he knows how to use a spoon!

Five minutes later he had a bath!

Well, last night was definetly one of those nights when I miss the mild weather of California. Around 8:00 PM we had tornado warnings on the radio. These are fairly common so we weren't too concerned at that point. Eric and the kids and I were upstairs installing a ceiling fan when all of a sudden the sirens went off. We ran to the window and could actually see a funnel cloud in the distance. So, we trooped down to the basement and waited out the worst of it for a little more than an hour. Finally the tornado moved/disapated and we put the kids to bed. We lost our power around 8:20 and we finally got it back on this morning at 4:30 AM. There is quite a lot of damage in town and we are expecting more severe weather today...FUN! :)
On a more lighthearted note, the pics above are of Finnegan eating a bowl of mashed potatoes. He CAN use a spoon...just chooses not to!

And They Said It Wouldn't Last! :)

Today, Eric and I have been married for 8 years! Seriously, where does the time go? I feel so blessed and so lucky to have such a wonderful man in my life. He's a great father and an awesome husband. Who knew way back in high school that the guy with the bleached blond hair and ear rings would end up being my husband? I guess that you never know who you'll meet, when you'll meet them, and how it will impact your life. So today on my eighth wedding anniversary I will say, "I Love You, Eric. Thanks for picking me and making me the happiest that I've ever been!"

Finn Gets Shaved!

Okay, the kid has some CRAZY cowlicks. I just gave up and shaved it down this afternoon. It actually looks pretty cute I think! He did great with the electric clippers and keeps rubbing his head...soooooo funny! Well, enjoy the pics! :)

I'm Back!

Claire's Cake

The kids opening the door to the new house!

Cute pic of Finn!

Well, the computer is finally set up and I can start to blog again! Whew...what a crazy few weeks it has been here!
We officially moved in last Thursday and we have been crazed ever since! Ripping down wallpaper, painting, demolishing cabinets, hanging curtains, buying new light fixtures, unpacking, and realizing how much junk we own! Seriously, later today I am going to the Salvation Army to make a BIG donation!
Well, now that we were in the house Claire FINALLY got to have her birthday party. We did it last night and she had a lot of chocolate and fun! Yes, I made the cake and it was fun, but took forever! :) Tonite is her music recital and then this weekend is her dance recital. After that is blessed nothingness...well maybe some swimming lessons here and there for the kids, but other than that our summer is free! YIPEE! Hope the beginning of summer is going well for all of you!

What We've Been Up To!

She's a Graduate

She's also a Dancer

Crazy month! Well, our closing date has been pushed back to the 29th of May. We have one week! Well, actually it is two weeks because we are having new flooring installed throughout the house and we want it finished before we move in. This month has had some fun moments that I haven't blogged about yet.
-Finnegan is cutting molars and is now starting to talk.
-Cade is in his last few days of school, and is looking forward to the beginning of swimming lessons.
-Jaxon is crazy...always crazy. Cute, but crazy!
-Claire turned five (but is holding out for a birthday party at the new house), she had her dance pictures taken...the above pic is at home before we left for the photo studio, and graduated from preschool this morning!
So, we will close on the new house on the 29th, and we are hoping to move in on the 5th of June! I am trying to take this opportunity to throw out/donate/give-away a bunch of stuff that we do not need and no longer use! Enjoy the pics!

We're Moving!

Well, Eric and I will be moving at the end of the month...oh, and I guess that we'll take the kids and dog with us! :) While we love the home we are in, we are starting to burst at the seams! The new house is located in the Southwest part of town and is right by school for the kids...we're talking walking distance! It is a great house and here's some of the stats:
3600 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
large kitchen w/ eat in area
separate dining room
2 family areas on the main floor
huge backyard
tons of storage
finished basement
We are closing on the 15th and are hoping to move in the following weekend. It will be a lot of work, but we are so very excited!

The Incredible Shrinking Husband!

Avoiding the camera!

So, the day after Eric's birthday (Jan. 25th), Eric decided to go on a diet. I knew he would lose weight, but wasn't prepared for this! He had been talking about a diet and exercise program that he had seen on t.v., (yes, an infomerical) called the Power 90. I just nodded and said fine, all the while anticipating that it would be money down the toilet. Well, needless to say, I WAS WRONG! (Those words are seldom heard by me so print this post out as proof that I DID say them!) :)
Since the 26th of January, Eric has lost 40 lbs.! I am so proud of him...even if he makes it impossible to get a picture of him! Just for a reference, 40 lbs. is like losing Claire!

Keep up the good work Hon!

Crazy Few Weeks!

Finnegan and his Great-Grandma Claire

The other three all dressed-up!

Well, I know it has been a while, but the last few weeks have been rough. Eric's beloved Grandfather passed away and our whole family made a mass exodous out to California to attend the funeral. Eric was going to travel out there on his own, because hey, 6 plane tickets don't come cheap! We are so very blessed that my parents offered to fly me and the kids out as well. So, we packed up and flew into San Jose. We spent a lot of time with Eric's grandmother, and were able to visit with my parents in the evenings. The kids had a pretty good time, all things considered, and had Easter egg Hunts, walks on the beach, and for some reason Finnegan found a new favorite toy...his Great-Grandmother's oven rack!
It is nice to be home and getting everything back to normal...whatever that is! I promise to never go this long without blogging again...I feel like I am playing catch-up!

What We Did for St. Patty's Day!

Jax, Claire, and Finn at the house!

Cade and a Random Kid...Cade is in green!

St. Patty's Day was so fun for us. It was a big help that the weather was beautiful. Claire, Jax, Finnegan and I went outside in the front yard for a while. They had a blast. After Cade got home we went to the park for a while and got them all tired! We left the park and went to the grocery store to pick out green food...salad for me and Eric, and green grapes to go with the green pancakes we made for dinner. It was a fun day and now I have to clean up food coloring from the countertop!

Jax is 3!

Blowing out candles on the 'Racetrack' cake!

The Crocodile cake!

Well, Jax turned 3 on the 12th of March. I haven't gotten these pictures put up due to the fact that the family party was last night. I love making the kids fun cakes and so I let Jax look online with me to see what he wanted. In true Jaxon fashion, he couldn't decide, so I ended up making 2. This was actually a good thing due to the fact that there were 20 people eating cake!
Jax had a great birthday and I am amazed at what a little fireball this child of mine is. He loves to be 'The Big Boy', while at the same time is my best cuddler. The combination is both endearing and sweet! He ran around with all his cousins and hasn't let go of the truck set that Auntie Lisa got him. I'm hoping that he comes down from the sugar high sometime next week! :)

The Accident Prone Child!

Finnegan, the walking disaster!

Yesterday Finnegan, Granny, and I all got to go on a fun-filled, action packed adventure to the ER! I swear, the last time that we were there it was for Finn because he split open the corner of his eye. This kid has so many scrapes and bruises that it was truly a miracle that he made it to his first birthday! All the other kids seemed to have a sense of 'self-preservation' at this age, but Finn...I think we should have named him Evil Kinevel. He falls down stairs, purposely tips chairs over backwards, and put EVERYTHING (includung dog food) into his mouth.
Well, last night he was wimpering and not using his right arm at all. Every time we would try to get him to move it he would cry. Eric stayed with the other kids and I picked up Granny and took Finn to the ER. We got in pretty quick and after seeing the DR. was told that they needed to x-ray his arm. The Dr. thought that it was something called 'Nurse-maids elbow' where the tendon that runs the length of the arm (alongside the elbow)gets dislocated. The good thing is that most of the time, just by getting the x-ray and twisting the arm around for the different x-ray images, it will snap into place. Luckily for us it did. The Dr. then showed me how to twist his arm to snap it back into place if it happens again. Unfortunately, we were told that this is going to be something that we have to watch out for until he gets older. No picking him up by his arms, no swinging him between us, etc. He's doing MUCH better this morning and I'm keeping the Tylenol close! He is such a trooper!

He Said What???

Jax...also know as, He Who Keeps Me on My Toes!

Jax is the King of funny sayings and one-liners. The things that this kid comes up with are a constant reminder that I am in for it when he becomes a teenager! So, the other day he was in our front room 'playing', otherwise known as tormenting, Claire. Claire comes running into the kitchen crying and whining that, "Jax hit me!" Well, Jax, upon hearing this, comes running up to me and says in a tear-filled voice, "I didn't hit her...I did Kung-Fu!" I know that I should have had more restraint, but all I could do was laugh (literally until I cried)! Apparently, in Jax's world Kung-Fu isn't a punishable offense...who knew! :)

Finnegan's 1st Birthday!

Finnegan's Fish Birthday Cake! (so much fun to make)

Finn Opening His Presents!

I can't believe that today Finnegan turned one! This past year has simply flown by! As I looked at him today I couldn't help but remember just whhat was happening this day exactly one year ago...so bare with me as I reminence!
Due to the fact that Finnegan wasn't growing as well as he should have been during my pregnancy, and the fact that I was so sick that I only gained 14 lbs. during the pregnancy, we were induced two weeks early. Eric and I went to the hospital at 8:00 in the morning and got hooked up to all the monitors and a nice I.V. full of Pitocin. By 9:00 the contractions were pretty painful, but bearable. Eric read...I watched t.v., and we made calls to friends and family. The hours dragged by and Lisa came to sit with me, and tease me about the strength of the contractions saying, "Oh-that looks like a really painful one...GOOD!" (She's lucky the I.V. line kept me tied to the bed!) :) Finally at 4:30 I was almost 5 cm and my midwife decided to break my water. That's when I requested my epidural. I am a firm believer in the whole pain relief thing! Well, at 7:00 I was fully dialated and ready to push, but oops-the epidural had worn off...and I mean COMPLETELY OFF! I had to deliver with NO PAIN RELIEF! I don't think that it would have been so bad if I had been prepared for it, but with the other three I was blessedly unaware of the pain.
Well, at 7:33 I finally delivered. Usually the doctor lays the baby right on your chest, but they couldn't. The umbilical cord was really, REALLY short. After they cut it and we were all cleaned up they had nursing students and other nurses come in to see the cord. I didn't know what the big deal was, but the cord was only 10 inches long...extreemly short. We think that this was part of the reason he had growth problems in utero.
We looked at him, a tiny 5 1/2 lbs. of red wrinkled baby and I thought "Wow, he looks like an irate leprachaun." Thus we picked the one Irish name that we liked...Finnegan, or Finn for short. His middle name is Richard after my little brother. For weeks we had people ask us if that was his real name, but now his name and his personality are a perfect match.
We are so very blessed to add this special little soul into our family. He makes everyone around him smile and laugh. I must have done something really great to have earned the wonderful family that Eric and I have created. So, on this day, the 21st of February, I wish my youngest child a very Happy Birthday! I love you Boo!

GROSS!!!

Finnegan and Ranger Sharing Waffles...and Drool! EWWWWWWWW!

So, I was giving Finnegan his breakfast this morning (waffles), and I walked out of the room to grab a new roll of paper towels. I came back to see the above picture. In the past few weeks Finn has discovered the wonder of dropping his food on the ground and watching Ranger gobble it up. I was fine with this due to the fact that it lessened the time I would spend sweeping the floor...sad, but true! Well, apparently, we have gone straight to eating off of Finn's highchair. EWWWW! I grabbed the camera and took a picture, while with my other hand I was reaching for the disinfecting wipes! What I didn't catch on camera was when Finn put his food encrusted fingers out for the dog to lick, and then he reached for more food and put it in his mouth...boys are gross! :) I'm sure all girls NEVER do anything like this! Anyway, the dog is now banned from the kitchen when Finnegan is eating...I'm sure that will last at least two hours (until I have to sweep up from lunch)!

The Kamikazie Kids!

We Need a Bigger Bath Tub!

Three of my Sledders

The 'Train'


Today was so much FUN! The kids have been begging and pleading to go sledding on Skinner's Hill, and today we did. We started out the day by cleaning the house and giving Ranger his monthly bath. Then, we suited up in our snow gear and drove over to meet the Martin's. We started sledding at 11:20, and we left around 1:00. The kids are tired, but had such a good time. Cade went down the hill sitting, laying on his stomach, backwards, sideways...and always at a breakneck pace! Claire is so light that she flew down the hill, especially when she and Lily went together. Jax was the Super Trooper today! He trudged up the hill and flew down it more times than I can count! Finnegan and I even took a turn! With all the sledding fun that was had today, by far the funniest moment for me was watching all the kids, and some of the parents, make a "train" and sled down the hill. That idea definetly fell under the heading of 'Fun, With the Potential for Disaster'. Luckily, everyone made it to the bottom unscathed!
Well, we're home now and exhausted. We hope you are all having a great Saturday!