Early Morning Ski Treks~

Eric and I enjoyed some early morning ski treks this winter-
Eric got us new x-country skis in February.
I love the silence of morning.

Flat Stanley Visits Minnesota and North Dakota

Welcome to Minnesota Flat Stanley

Flat Stanely in North Dakota-
Grand Forks- Rated  the 2nd Coldest City in the USA - nest To Fairbanks, AK

Elias and Flat Stanley in Minnesota

Sleigh rides in the Snow

Fun February Weekends in Minnesota~

Ruby was having so much fun riding on Papa's back she fell asleep..

Elias LOVES the snow and outdoor fun in the winter.  

Lizzy is crawling!  Watch out!

The kids went to Grand Forks with Eric to play at the Purpur Arena-  Lots of fun inside toys- when they are not skiing.
It is really a Dad's game day in disguise-  Eric, JP and Lalo enjoyed board games while the kids entertained themselves.

Ruby's 1st hair cut ever- administered by herself

This is the damage-  snipped 3 braids 

After we took out braids and integrated the cut hair back in braids

My Girls!  Nette my hair fairy- Ruby and Lizzy

Madison Elizabeth Castle

Lizzy
We love you!

Roger and Wendy were able to be here for Ruby's birthday and Lizzy's blessing.
It is so fun to have visitors.

Happy Birthday Ruby and Wendy!

Roger and Wendy arrived on January 17th - Ruby and Wendy's Birthday.

Happy Birthday Girls!

Birth Family Visit

Mason, Tiffany and Madison Elizabeth

Kimara and Ruby 

Dolores, Mason, Tiffany, Madison Elizabeth, Taliah, Kimari 

The Twin Cities-

We had a very fun week enjoying exotic food and fun in the Twin Cities-  Minneapolis- St. Paul
Elias and Mama enjoying some Real Mexican Food

My Girls

Ruby LOVES her new baby-
And is a little possessive.  She does not want anyone to take her away....
I find Ruby in the crib with Lizzy often.

Christmas Eve

Acting out the First Christmas Story before bedtime,
Wise Man and Little Lamb

Seriously - Best Christmas Ever-
Love you Lizzy

Lizzy and Elias-  enjoying a snuggle by the fire.

Eric reading the Christmas Story in Luke 2 - Ruby (dressed as a little lamb) listens.

Merry Christmas Welcome Home Madison Elizabeth

The best Christmas present we could have ever hoped for!

Our Favorite Christmas Things

Reading Christmas Stories by the fire (usually in our pajamas).

Cuddling with Mama by the tree

Being on our best behavior-
Especially when Brandon our Elf on the shelf is visiting

Getting warm by the fire - this is our favorite place in the house November- March

Mama Loves matching dresses-  there will be more of this to come. 

Christmas is such a great time for Good Friends and neighbors to visit.
We adore Jenna- who is building/remodeling her house next door.