Sledding Weekend

On Thursday we had a snow day and we took the kids sledding and then again on Sunday afternoon to sled and try ice skating.  We had a great time and no one broke a bone!

Shoveling Snow Wednesday Evening

Thursday Sledding

Sunday Afternoon Sledding

Kiddos sled ride

Owen Sledding

Garrett Surf Sledding

Maddison Ice skating

BB Weekend

Last weekend Garrett played in his first BB tourney.  We didn't fair so well last weekend.  BUT this weekend we did great.  We improved and even though we lost the first league game we came back and WON the 2nd.  This mom was proud of the entire team and Garrett.  They played so hard. 

See the kid next to him that is about 2 heads taller.  Let's just say he did a lot of scoring by standing in the lane.

 Playing Defense

 Coach, "Garrett you HAVE to stand tall"

 Score of last game.  We are guests!!

So happy for the boys who practice and play hard and finally get a win.  Great job Boys!

We have been playing the wii alot in the evenings as there seems to be NOTHING on tv espcially for the kids. Is it that hard to produce a quality show without boyfriend/girlfriend stuff OR that doesn't demean parents or talk back OR call each other names etc..

ok off my soap box.

Owen loves to Sword Fight.  There is some commentary as well..

PS-and NO we haven't hit the tv....YET.....

Bad, really, really bad

Yes, I know, I've been bad, bad, bad, and more bad about blogging.  I'm working on it.

We had a great Christmas and was so low key and which made it great even though we had 4 christmas's.  The kids today are enjoying a snow day and maybe even another one tomorrow..we shall see

I started PT last week.  It was good to start, although hard.  Several stretching exercises wore me out within 30 seconds, but after almost a week, feel pretty good.  I go back on Thursday.  Hoping to only have to go about 6-8 weeks, but we shall see what happens.

Brent's boss, Mike, had a house fire last week.  Please pray for him and that he can be in his own home soon.   A lot of smoke and water damage and he lost two cats. 

Garrett has his first bb game on Saturday at a tourney in CC.  Garrett also starts honor choir practice tomorrow before school (if they have it).  That concert is in JC on Feb 5.  Very proud of him for making the choir.

Maddison is still begging for a horse.  That is about all that's new or maybe not so new with her. 

Owen is fighting a cold, but still haying, loading, feeding livestock on a daily basis.  He also enjoys his new playdough things from Christmas.

Ok..a few pics

Thanks for sticking with me and letting me catch you all up.

KC Chiefs

In November we went to a KC Chiefs game.  Took the whole family.  It was a first for Maddison and Owen.  The weather was really very nice for November and we didn't have to wear hats and gloves and blankets during the game.  The first shot is arrival at the stadium.  All did well except Owen wanted to go into the game at 8:30.  Guess he's not much for tailgating.

Garrett and friends getting ready to play footbal in the parking lot

Some moms brought face paint



Posing 

More boys with face paint

Maddison's face paint

The whole "football team" tailgating before the game

Opening ceremonies of the game.  Owen looked high and low all game for KC Wolf.  He doesn't really make too many appearances.

Game time

PS-sorry about text and pics-blogger and I are having issues and now its deleting images..grrrr

Oh-no phone call yet from dr.  calling this am.  can't stand it anymore

Promise

Have stuff to post, but not taken the time to do so...I PROMISE I will get better...

I do have a BIG prayer request...Go for another set of x-rays on Monday please pray that I'll get the ok to FINALLY start physical therapy... Patience is not a virtue for me...God is Good and he is in control..pray I remember that!

What we've been up to.

My favorite time of year is upon us...my least favorite holiday is in 11 days, yuuuuucccckkkk..  All I know is O is going to be a cowboy and the other 2 could be wearing paper sacks...

ok enough of Halloween.  We have been doing a little of this and a little of that this month..here is a quick rundown..

Soccer 2010

The last 8 weeks have been spent doing this on Monday and Tuesday evenings.  Last games wrapped up this week.  Garrett and Maddison both did a great job and each scored several goals..ALL of which I failed to catch on camera.  

Watched KSU play NU and KU....KU was the MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, better game to watch on TV.

Made it to KC to see this little gal (our niece Morgan) celebrate her 1st bday!

Went swimming

 Stayed in a hotel...this is what happens when you are too cheap to spring for a cot and no one will sleep on the floor...

 Took in God's beauty of fall-and man made -see the deer stand.

Watching my family do all the work..they are there can you see them?  Have a hurt back lets you out of doing this chore!  (blogger won't take my cropped pic)

 Did a little dirt work

Went on a nature walk.

And each new day...we do it all over again