January Recap

Instead of blogging daily, weekly, or just because...we are going to do monthly recaps at the end of every month. I am just too busy with Nathan's school schedule, his new calling, 3 kids in school, 3 kids in extra curriculars and my new extra curriculars.

So, here is January:

Our skill of the month was Origami

We have been working on it quite a bit this month and the kids have mastered several things.

On Sunday mornings since we don't have church until 1pm, I have decided to teach the kids how to make something each Sunday. Scarlett made cookies with me, Lucas made Dinner with me, and this particular Sunday I taught Bridget how to make French Bread.

 She also made Amish Breakfast Casserole.

We have been making Breakfast for dinner on Sundays because we have so much time to prepare it. Haha.

I started a new tradition in my ward. We now have an 8 is great party for the new baptisees.

This is the class minus 3 kids.

Bridget had a school project where she had to build a snow man...here is her creation. She did it ALL by herself.

Hers was the most...well....the most like her. Haha.

The kids are doing great at school, love their after school programs, and enjoy having something that is just for them.  I signed up Scarlett for Kindergarten and she said she "really? its finally time? I have bee waiting a nearly a lifetime!"

Nathan is in his last semester of school. Hallelujah! I can't wait for this summer. Even though I haven't "blogged" a lot we have been up to a lot.

Colorado Railroad Museum

We have never been here before. Today seemed like a good day to go. Nathan had to work so we could use his vacation days next month, so I took them by myself. 

It went really well. No stroller, no losing anyone, and no tears.

I am finally at a place where I have "mostly" big kids.

YAY!

 There was a lot to do and see, and Lucas has decided that morse code is so awesome he is going to teach his friends at school about it.

 Almost every train was available for entrance.

 It was 40 degrees out and a beautiful day for exploring.

 We even saw Thomas the Train there!

 We spent 3 hours there. We got a personal tour of the "behind the scenes" and the kids were SO good.

Such a chill and relaxed sort of a day, there was hardly anyone there.

After we left we surprised Nathan for lunch.

The kids loved that, and Nathan loved not having to have leftovers. Haha.

We headed home and the littles crashed.

Now we are off to Costco for a major shop.

It was nice having the whole day with the kiddos.

No having to get back, or be anywhere specific.

How many more days till spring break? 

Just Kidding.

Sledding in the Snow

We got a decent amount of snow, so Nathan bundled up the kids and took them sledding on the school hill.

It was still snowing, and only 22 degrees out, but none of the kids seemed to mind.

Mason, of course was begging to go.

 Nathan and Mason went so fast down they hit the curb on the other side.

When did this boy get so big?

It was so fun!

That hill is pretty nice too!

and...I was there too. wearing the wrong jacket, and the Mr.Smee Hat.. LOL