It's a great day in the neighborhood!

We all went sledding in our neighborhood!! Uncle Clay, Mrs. Becky, and Mr. Kim joined us for the fun!! The boys loved the fast slopes, and sleds! It was so cute! Today we created great memories of sledding with the trio! We had homemade hot chocolate and snowcream! We had to get back home, because Jayne Elizabeth was cold and running out of patience with her brothers!

The boys loved pulling their sister in the sled, we just had to watch the slope....

She is soooo cute!

Daddy, Uncle Clay and twins~!

A race per "two" at Josephs request!

Sophie and Fritz loved running fast in the snow!

Neighborhood girls, Jayne Elizabeth and Mrs Becky!

Be careful Daddy!

I love these smiles!! I could look at this face ALL day!

Daddy couldnt fit his legs on their sled!

White Out

We have had anywhere between 3 and 5 inches of snow!! It is gorgeous and fun but Anthony and I both had to work this weekend! Since our town has shutdown, and the roads dangerous, we had to have our babysitters come and stay the night with us so they could keep the kids today! We love Lacey, and her friend Caroline! Our kids are so lucky to be loved by so many sweet people!

Mmmmm, we made snowcream!!!

Sea World

Sea World was fabulous! We have been reading books and discussing whales, sharks etc., so Joseph asked when we got to the hotel the first day "where the animals and water at?" Well, sweet baby boy, we found them! Our hotel was walking distance away from Sea World. This made the trip easy! We had all meals and snacks at the hotel, and even made it back for naps! We took two days to see Sea World, so there was no rush, and it was actually enjoyable with all kids! The shows kept their attention, and even the pet show had Jayne Elizabeth sqealing with delight! The polar bears were Johnathan's favorite animal, and Joseph liked the sharks the best! They even are "drawing" pictures of the animals on their doodle pads! Please, dont grow anymore boys, you are so cute and Mommy and Daddy enjoyed our time with all three of you!

Lauren is One!

While in Florida we were able to celebrate with my best friend Tiffany, as she was the amazing hostess for  her daughters first birthday! We were also so thankful that she was able to use some of Jayne Elizabeth's Winter Onederland decor at Lauren's party! Tiffany MADE these gorgeous cupcakes, that were organic, and delicious!  ( can you tell why we are best friends ?! ) We had so much fun, and adore Tiffany's family! Happy Birthday precious Lauren!

 One of Lauren's favorite people..Grandma!

The "snow" that we suggested turned into a real mess, but the kids had fun!

Lauren's big sister Sarah!

Lauren with her Daddy!

Resort, ahh, room service!

Wow, we have had great family time! This has been the best part of this getaway! We do not have Anthony home much, he is super "blessed" at the vet clinic, and so we value our time together as a family! I secretly have enjoyed sleeping all together in one room, actually not much sleep, but we are together! We did have a small mishap with  a packnplay, that landed Joseph a concussion and a trip to the ER! But Praise God, we had amazing care, and he is fine!! But, that is why we all slept together, bought sleeping bags for the twins, and didnt leave them in their room without us!  The resort was fabulous, and so family friendly! Good job Daddy on a great family vacation!

chess anyone?

oh, this look is so his Daddy!

Bathing beauties

The pool is the kids favorite thing! They all love the water and "wimming!" We stayed poolside for hours, and the boys played so well together! It was the first time in a loooong time that Anthony and I were able to lay back in the lounge chairs, of course holding Jayne Elizabeth, and enjoy the sun! The boys laughed and played in the kids pool independently, with the occasional request to join them, or "look at me!" Johnathan's favorite quotes are "my funny", " my got a problem", " not yet", "almost" or "ohhh." Joseph likes to say "nope", "johnathan", "baby jayne" "sorry baby" or " he not sharing"!  It was a very relaxing afternoon by the pool, with my heart filled with joy at the sight and sounds of our children....God is so good.