Silas...and tubes.

We were told this week that Silas has conductive hearing loss. We were also told that he has more than likely felt like he has been under water since he has come home to the states. This makes a mommy and daddy sad! :( Despite this, my little guy has been a happy little man. We are getting tubes put in quickly! I am so thankful there is a solution; but feel terrible that it took this long to find it. I love my little stinker. I threw in some old pics for fun!

Pine Wood Derby

I am so proud of Eli for spending so much time and dedication on his pine wood derby car. He researched car shapes on the internet, drew sketches, and executed his plan. It was a great time for all of us to cheer him on throughout the last couple of weeks. I really love Boy Scouts...so much that I might ask the Den Dad out on a date...ha! We have had a great experience. It is the simple things like this that make my heart happy. I am very proud of Eli...and Den Dad Brian. All my boys are awesome!

Snow days and sick days and sleepovers...thats been our January

January has been geared around the 3 "s's"...sleepovers, sick days, and snow days. Ava has entered the world of sleepovers, so she and her best buddy plan them frequently. Grace continues to enjoy her weekend sleepovers as well! We have all been sick as well! It seems neither Brian, nor I have worked an entire week since before Christmas. It is either one of us sick or one of the kiddos...or a snow day.

Grace at her concert. Only I went because the other kiddos were sick. Of course this was a "make-up" concert due to snow days. She practiced for months at home and had a blast. We are very proud of her.

Dance time.
Boredom on snowdays can cause things like.....
Sorry Silas!




Boredom can also cause watching some t.v. It was great to have some "family movie nights" though.

Little Giant Pride

Cabin Fever

Sleepover fun!

snow time

Watching "snow time" from the sunroom!!

Grace offered to put makeup on Ava during our 3 day "shut-in"

Blizzard 2011

A true testament of my love for Brian. I even think about him while I'm painting. This was my special painting for him. The kids loved it. I didn't get a picture of it, but he drew me a "smiley" face on at the top of the cathedral.

Ava's newest obsession...hats. Along with her obsession of gymnastic and dance outfits and dresses, she is also obsessed with hats.