Playing in the Snow

Two weeks ago on a Monday, Gretta complained of a sore throat, and her tonsils were pretty swollen. Verdict: Strep Throat. Silas had some sort of a rash on his face and it was getting progressively worse (high school kid going through puberty-looking). Took him in on Wednesday and the verdict: Impetigo. Thursday night, Sam was up a few times throwing up and had a fever. Verdict: Strep. With our cases of amoxicillin packed, we ventured up north that weekend. Either we rest on the couch here or there, right?! So glad we went! Sammy had a restful day, and then enjoyed snowmobile rides, warm meals, and sledding like no one's business! Grandma Lo had fun crafts planned, like making rain sticks and homemade treats for the birds (upper right) while Grandpa Jer took up the reading portion of the weekend. There is nothing like the quiet and the bright night sky in the woods. We were all refreshed!

After seeing this project on Lindsey's blog, we thought it looked fun and gave it a whirl. We started with glue and salt and water color before finding directions on what order to do those things. They turned out pretty; next time we will look up directions first :)

See the four little people if you squint? Super Dad is taking them to the park after work one night. 

This momma got a much appreciated break!

Here are some of the members of the Hosanna Choir that Gretta has been apart of all year. They have been working hard on Beauty and the Beast, and get to preform in May.

The first picture is my view going through the car wash. As a kid, I always remember loving the sounds and smells and colors of a car wash. Sy and Leila on the other hand closed their eyes almost all the way through. The time after this one, I had to wait until Leila was sleeping.She wanted nothing to do with it!

4 Feldner kids + 4 Gremore kids = a blast! We had a great weekend visiting our good friends in Minnesota and also got to see some friends home on a little furlough.

"Hi Daaaaaaad!!" Tim was gone one night, & everyone wanted to show dad how much fun playing in the snow has been. These kiddos just love it; Sam and Gretta were outside for 2 hours yesterday and could have stayed out longer. The next couple of days will be pretty frigid, but they are eager to get outside some more; hopefully not too far away!

I just love this guy and his look :) He came in from outside and immediately jumped in to help me with making yogurt, bread, and jello jigglers. 

Gretta at her 7 year check up....seven?? yes, seven!!

Every Wednesday we have Classical Conversations all morning. They are now distracted by the movie that some of the kids watch who stay the whole day.  We love CC! 

Last week, we went to Kidstown for the first time...a large room with lots and lots of toys and games etc. for almost every age. As we were leaving, the lady behind the desk offered to make everyone a balloon creation. Serena and Leila chose a flower. Sam and Sy chose a sword, and Josiah chose a dinosaur. I wish I had a picture of it...it was green with white eyes and white teeth- so cute!