Easter

A little late, but better than never.  Here is a small snapshot into our Easter celebration.

 The girls' school had a nice Easter carnival.  They got to make crafts, see the bunny( a bit scarier than the bottom one) and go on a small egg hunt (indoors).  It was a nice event.  

 On Easter morning we were surprised with an few inches of new fallen snow.  They want to do their egg hunt outdoors.  It was nice, except the Easter bunny left a trail of footprints where the eggs were hidden, silly bunny.

 We had a nice dinner with family and afterward, the girls decorated eggs with auntie and grandma.  

Another blessed Easter!

When it's raining in the mountains…..

We headed to Alyeska Hotel in Girdwood on Monday.  Our plan was to take a mini holiday "stay-cation."  The main goal was not to ski at this mountainside resort, rather take the girls swimming.  Good thing our plan was to swim because there was plenty of rain keeping us inside.  The weather warmed up to 45 degrees and the ski lifts were closed due to high winds.  But the pool and hotel atmosphere was enough for our crew.

 Not sure who loved the king sized bed more……

 (no photos in the pool, too busy swimming, they had a great time!)

Holidaze…...

It seemed as though it took forever for Christmas Eve to come this year.  I spent from before Thanksgiving until December 23, shopping and preparing for Christmas Eve.  Christmas Eve was when my parents and sister arrived.  That was the deadline in my head…… by the time they got here, the Christmas season was in full swing. My program at school happened a week earlier so we had time to be organized and relaxed.  i vowed to not be wrapping gifts when they were here and did not want to be baking either :)

 We had a wonderful dinner on Wednesday night with Zeb's family.  Then right on schedule, Santa arrived the next morning……..

 A wonderful surprise awaited the girls outside.  A new wagon and a beautiful new sled built by their grandpa.  It even used a piece from Zeb's sled when he was little.  How special!

We have been very blessed this year with many things to be thankful for.  

We hope 2015 continues to be amazing.  

Overdue update for those far away....

We could call this post sisters......... but the current post title was chosen for a reason.. you know who you are :)

 These two sweeties are really having a lot of fun together...... (and here is a shot of the tree in the background- not too many Christmas photos).

From sharing carts at Lowe's, to sharing toys and playing together, nothing beats having a little playmate at your side.  They are growing to enjoy each other's company and not "fight" over toys.  They even did a good job of sharing their new Christmas presents.  

As we enter 2014 I know the fun is going to continue for these two....

Tis the Season to Be Skyping...

Since the world did not end on this lovely solstice morning..... it is time to keep gearing up for the holidays.

What better way to do it than Skyping your friends and family.  

V now knows that when you lift the computer you may see aunt "ra ra", grandma or grandpa, and who knows maybe even get a free concert out of the deal.

We have been doing weekly skype times with family in Wisconsin since little A's arrival.  It is a nice way to keep in touch and help V remember family far away.  

We just need to remember to tell her that they don't live in the computer!