Super Sledders!

Dave and Grant went sledding this weekend with some neighbors for a church activity. It was Grant's first time truly decked out in his winter get-up. I think he looks dashing!
I think he was pretty pleased with his speed on that last hill! Or maybe he was just pleased with how delicious the hot chocolate was after!
Daddy sporting his Goonies beanie that claims Goonies never say die! A shout out to Sloth...Hey you guys!

Porter, Grant, Sophie and Robby taking a breather after tackling some pretty rugged terrain.

Katelee has had a bit of a cough, so we kept her inside. Good thing she didn't know what she was missing.
When they came home after the activity, we were looking for the camera and Grant said, "Where's the camera?" We looked for a second and he said "Kelsey took it." Kelsey is our neighbor. She is Sophie's mom. I told Grant I didn't think she took it, and he repeated, "Kelsey took it," Clearly exasperated he says, "I don't believe it." Finally, the camera was located, and now Grant is no longer angry with our neighbor. So, the sledding expedition was a success!

Winter seclusion

For many people, January is their least favorite month of the year...the holiday happiness seems to have passed...it is bitter cold out in many parts the country...and according to the paper, the most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January. I try not to take offense to that since that day has fallen on my birthday a few times that I can remember! As a January born Aquarius, I have to disagree. The snow is beautiful, I love cuddling in a blanket and drinking hot chocolate. But, I do see the challenges that January brings. We are in our house nearly all day everyday. Yesterday we had a play-doh sculpt fest while Katelee slept, we had a cooking experiment, we had music time today, story time, and now I am ready for the "kids entertain themselves while I read a book time"...but that is not so realistic! Anyway, we are making the best of it!

We were in the kitchen being serenaded by Michael Buble when the "How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?" song came on. I was singing it to Grant and he said..." Oh, a broken heart, yea." He leaned in and kissed me and then said, "Chicken nuggets." So, there you go folks. Maybe the cure for the January doldrums, a broken heart, any sort of hardship is chicken nuggets! Or maybe I just discovered that Grant will be an emotional eater like his mommy!

Grant's new phrase that he likes to spout off is, "How dare you mommy!" It is funny, but don't let him know that. He is not supposed to say that anymore. Katelee is just keeping herself busy tearing my house apart. She feels that it is her duty everyday to pull every book off every bookshelf and empty out any drawers. Why do I let her do that? you may ask...because that means I have a few minutes she is not pulling on my leg for me to hold her, and she enjoys it...no harm done. Anyway, best of wishes to everyone for 08!