Happy Birthday Great Grandma Wiuff

Tomorrow my Grandma Wiuff turns 90 and we are heading down to Iowa for her party. It sounds like dinner at Mickels' with most of the family and some good hanging out time. I'll have to eat my fill of Mickels' greasy buns and maybe even see what kind of fun drink concotion we can create while we wait for our food (ah, the memories... greves....heilesens.... mickels'!), and we can maybe even see how long it takes the ketchup to come out of the bottle.......

Happy Birthday Grandma!

A Break for Cabin Fever

Yesterday we were able to play outside again, both in the morning and the afternoon. And I am so thankful! Cabin fever seems to be settling in around here and we have definitely hit the time of year where it is most challenging to keep everyone in a good mood, have happy attitudes, and to keep away the whining. But the fresh air was invigorating for myself and the kiddos yesterday. In the morning the littlest kids went outside for a short play time and after school the big kids were outside for a long time. Thank you, Lord, for a break from the sub-zero temperatures!

Wild Friday Nights

With the middle of the winter upon us and our tendency to be home-bodies anyway.... we've really come to enjoy a good movie night around here. Recently we've enjoyed watching "Sky High", "Night at the Museum", "National Treasure" and "Wall-E".

Don't we look like quite the party crowd?!?! Everyone wrapped up in warm blankets and cuddled on the couch for an exciting (?!) movie....

Snow Pictures

It is bitterly cold again today so we will be playing inside. The kids decided to make snow pictures. They decorated their snowmen and added some snowflakes and, voila, fun in the snow - inside! They also made magical snow wands today, so parents, beware!

Crazy Hair Day

Bria had a fun week at school celebrating Red Ribbon Week. On Thursday she got to dress up in crazy mismatched clothes and crazy hair.

Happy Birthday Megan!

I'm recovering from spending the past several days with the flu, but wanted to post a quick birthday wish to Megan - we love you!

Also, thanks to all my daycare families who aren't giving up on me!

This flu bug has been merciless in it's attack on our whole family the past 3 weeks.

I'll see you all back tomorrow and hopefully this will all be over at our house!