Monday, January 25, 2016

Sledding

Of course when school is canceled but the roads are great, you go sledding!

I seriously think this child has a death wish sometimes.







Sunday, January 24, 2016

Blizzard 2016

John's 40 birthday gift was the blizzard of 2016! 
We tried to play in this snow several times but it was too windy...
We opted for fried chicken and movies inside.  
Today, we woke up to 30 degrees and sun.  
A lovely day shoveling and lots of fort building!
And the gift keeps on giving: no school tomorrow!










Saturday, January 16, 2016

40

Our sweet friends hosted a lovely surprise party for John.
It was two weeks early and my parents were in town so
he was completely surprised.  :)
Good food, good wine and great friends.








 

Sunday, January 3, 2016

15

Machen's birthday began last night seeing the long awaited "Force Awakens." 
It did not disappoint the birthday boy.


Lighting candles is a family event

He requested pumpkin pie from Costco.  
I did not argue.



This is a birthday miracle.

Personality abounds in this guy



Soccer gear was a hit! 

No more Harry Potter from the library - he owns them all!


Saturday, January 2, 2016

New Year's Day

Besides finishing watching the rest of the Star Wars movies, we did Star Wars Madlibs. 
Clearly, they were a huge hit for this one.





Gingerbread Houses