Fantastic February Flew

The passing down of baseball cards- I've wondered what this moment would be like! 

The boys were so happy to "inherit" Dad's old collection.

GG brought Kujo over while she took Gretta to voice lessons. The kids were enthralled while he was with us, proudly asserting commands to Kuj the whole time, and receiving wet kisses!

The boys have been playing a few games of bball this month- GO EAGLES!

Grandpa came to cheer on his favorite team.

Baudhuin boy bonanza! We love this family!

Leila and Serena at Disney on Ice

Smile if you LOVE this!

Is that real fire?

Elsa got the biggest applause.

Not sure if this guy is going to the beach, work for a day, or Alaska, 

but where ever he's going, he's ready!

DQ thanks to Valentine's gift cards from Grandma and Grandpa!

Before...

Stop growing, Sam!!

Silas only gets a before shot. Sorry, bud!

Theo with locks...

Theo with less locks. So handsome!

Date night at Title Town. I sure love this guy. First, we ice skated, and then...

...shared an appetizer and dessert at Hinterland. Perfect night out!

"Leafing" you with one last shot- Theo feeding a giraffe at the NEW Zoo. Until next month!

January's Ponderings

Two sweet boys wondering when it will be their turn to participate in Awana!! Soon, boys!

Granny, Auntie Rachel and GG were visiting- so fun to see them all!!

A sweet view at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay.

"Look up here!"

Bears DO bite! Uh oh!

Gretta taking care of Emily. Sweet girls!

Steak night in instead of dining out. Each person had a job- from washing and cutting lettuce to setting the table- this was one well-prepared meal!

Gretta turned 11 in December, and had a sleepover this month to celebrate.

The girls played a spin for polish game...

...and followed their clues to find their treasure bags including a journal, pen and Kind bar :)

After playing the saran wrap game...

Leila was a big helper!

Dabbing at CC

Our sweet friends from AZ came to visit. The boys had fun playing Mr.Mouth and Sorry. We are all thankful for time with friends, especially during these cold days!! Until next month! 

Christmas Adventures 2017

This sums up how we all feel after the hustle and bustle of the holidays!

First....find the perfect tree. Photo bombed by a mitten :)

This is the one! The girls had one in their room too this year. We decorated it with pink bulbs and red ribbon. It was just right for a festive, glamorous touch!

Gretta turned 11 on the 19th, so we surprised her to a trip to Heritage Hill's 'Spirit of Christmas' event. Cousin Lily and Leila's friend Lindsey came along, as well as both grandparents and all of the siblings. We decorated cookies, went on a horse drawn carriage ride, and toured the grounds especially decorated for Christmas!

Afterwards, we sang and ate cake at home. Yum!

Our sweet Torpens visited us last week, and here are James and Theo catching up on lost time.

Silas finished his math book, so off to Barnes and Noble for their one and only red sugar cookie. I think half of it is still on the shelf!

Dad and I went out to 'Tavern in the Sky' for lunch, with Christmas shopping to follow.

Our view from the 5th floor!

Clever Uncle Mike hooked up three long sleds to his tractor and drove us around the land.

Enjoying the ride with Liza by our side!

I don't think the views get any better!

Grandma Lo's turn :)

Christmas Stoffel Style- kids in the sunroom & we say ready, set, go, and then get out of dodge. 

So many fun memories!

And now it is the adults turn for fun with white elephant gifts. Tim won a "find your key" kit after stealing a snow scraper and getting it stolen. I stole a Starbucks mug and gift card from Linds, who ended up with yummy tea and honey.

Christmas morning 2017

Christmas evening 2017- until next time!