February around here

We celebrated Connor's birthday at home with a cake and also to the movies to watch Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief. Connor was disappointed that the makers of the movie did not follow the book more closely. I thought the changes in the movie were interesting changes, and that overall it was a fun adventure show for boys.

Connor's been playing basketball thanks to the extra help Dave has been giving him teaching him on Fridays to dribble and shoot. I can tell he's improved a ton in the last month that he's been playing. Of course I couldn't get any of my action photos to show up, but if I do then I'll be sure to post pictures.

This was the heart shape pizza Ross made for Valentine's day. It was a huge success. I see a new tradition here. I can't believe we haven't been doing this for the kids for years.

Snow What Fun--It's a Party!

I put the last picture first. This is the pizza once we came home after sledding.
A friend, Andrew, on top of the world.

Taking a break with doughnuts and hot chocolate.

Aidan and Carson build a snowman.

This is me mostly trying to get a picture of the beautiful background these kids are playing in.

Even Collin enjoyed himself.

That's a steep hill. (The reason my thrill seeker picked this activity for a party.)

Getting our sleds ready.

The helmet helps her feel safer while sledding.

We are kings of the mountain.

My favorite 9 year old birthday boy.


This was the funnest sledding party I've ever thrown. Of course, it's my first, but I feel confident that I could do it again if necessary. The boys were all gentlemen and thrill seekers combined. They played together well, even though they didn't all know each other. A few friends from school, a few from the neighborhood and a one from swim team.

We survived the 1/2 hour drive up and 1/2 hour drive down the canyon, where I learned that boys may be every bit as chatty as girls.

We ate lots of doughnuts and drank hot chocolate.

Pizza once we came home kept everyone happy

and at the end they had a chance to win a candy bar in the game.

I'm feeling confident that I know how to keep boys happy at least for a few hours.

Plenty of Food and outdoor Fun. Hopefully Connor's feeling the love.

Definitely a great day.