Snow Time

Well we decided to head up north for a few days and see the big storm roll in. We figured we would be there for a few days and that we were. It was so much fun. I only got a few pictures on my camera so as soon as I get the rest from my sister in law I will add them!! I love the snow and being inside all nice and warm. We got to play games, do puzzles and make a snowman.
Here the snow looked beautiful!!
We brought our Rangers up and boy am I glad we did. We have so much fun plowing through the snow! Here are some of the adults going for a ride at night. They froze but had oh so much fun!!!!
My sweet little girl wearing Alyssa's snow hat. I promise I have pictures of the rest of the family, I just have to get them!!!!

CHRISTMAS DAY

I remember when I was little and every Chrismtmas Eve my brother and I would write Santa a letter and leave him a cookie's and carrots. I love seeing Ryan doing this now. Brings back so many memories.
Ryan got a playhouse this year from my parents. He loves it. Sometimes he call it his shed sometimes his house, and even his train. But the best was the week after Christmas. I was layed up on the couch with the flu and all I her from Ryan is, "Mom want to come over to my place and have a few cocktails?" Oops, guess he listens to EVERYTHING we say.
Madison got her first stroller/push toy. She can't walk with it yet but she loves to sit and play with it.

My sweet little girl in her dress that my grandma bought for her for her first Christmas. Unfortunately she wasn't able to see her in person wear it.
I just loved this picture of Ryan.
Ryan's new jump house. I got a smoking deal on it and couldn't pass it up. So if you ever want to come over for a play date, you know we will be pulling this out!!!

CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Eve was so much fun this year. We always spend it at Mike's parents house with his brother and family as well. The kids had so much fun opening all there presents.
Our sweet little family. I love them so much.
My two sweet kids. Not easy to get both kids to look at the camera at the camera and smile at the same time.

Mike's parents and grandpa with all the grandkids!!
All the kids together....not to bad!

Rocco and Ryan got matching aprons with there names on them. Madison got a new hat from Ame (aunt amanda).

My two sweet girls. Alyssa my niece and Madison. They love each other so much. Alyssa has waited so long to have a girl in the family.

Polar Express

Tonight we rode the Polar Express. Oh my gosh, so much fun!! The kids were so much fun to watch. When we first got to the train stop we took pictures with Santa. So glad both kids were up for that. Then we went outside and waited for the train. It was amazing watching it arrive. The kids were in such amazement. Then we all boarded the train, got our hot cocoa and cookies, and off we were to the North Pole. Ryan got really tired on the way there but as soon as we arrived he woke up and was so excited. Santa then came along and handed out bells. On the way home from the North Pole the whole train sang Christmas Carols. So cute!!! We can't wait to go again!

Madison slept for a while on the train. No nap in the afternoon will do this to you.
The kids with there bells from Santa. Haley is Ryan's best friend!
The family on our way to the North Pole!!!

Bearizona

Since we are going to ride the Polar Express tonight we decided to stop and visit Bearizona. We had never been before. It has only been open for 6 months. Oh my gosh, it was so much fun. They don't have a ton of animals yet, but the ones they do are amazing. You drive right through there living area. If they start coming towards your vehicle you have to move. The bears were the most incredible. They just walked all around. I can't wait to go back next year to see what other animals they will have.
Ryan with his crazy goggles on.
The Taylor's came along too with us. Ryan and Haley had so much fun together.
Some of the animals we got to see.

Children's Museum

I have been wanting to come to this place for so long. We finally went on Sunday with Ryan's best friend Haley. It was such a blast. I don't know who was having more fun, the kids or adults. I could have spent all day there. This placed is amazing. I would love to take so many of there ideas and bring them to my house!

Ryan shopping at the grocery store! This was one of my favorite rooms!!!

Mike taking the kids through the car wash! So funny.
The other thing I love so much was they had a place for crawlers in every room. Madison loved it. I love this picture on her looking at herself in the mirror.
The giant tree house!! If you have never been here you need to go. We got our tickets through the library. Best of all it was 2 free admissions!

Superstition farms

So much fun!! We went to Superstition Farms on Saturday night with Mike's brother and family. For $5 a person you get a hay ride, play in there "snow", petting zoo and food to feed them, and smores. They also serve breakfast for dinner and pictures with Santa for an additional charge. The kids had so much fun!!! Its every Sat. and Sun in December.
The cousins all waiting for the hay ride through the dairy farm to see all the cows.
Mommy and Madison!! I never get my picture taken so I had to put this one on here!
The kids jumping into the snow. Its actually cotton seed but works great for snow!! The kids loved it!

I love this picture on my little guy!

Madison

I just had to post this picture of Madison. We were trying to do a few pictures for Christmas cards and she was being so silly.
One of Madison's many talents....Standing at 6 1/2 months. Although she turned 7 months yesterday. This is all this kid does, crawl to the next thing she can pull herself up to.

Random

Look at this...Little Miss has pigtails!!! They aren't big, but they are there!!

This was the hat they made at school! So cute. That kid would stay at school all day if they let him/or we could afford it.
Ryan and Mike cheering on there Packers.
My parents got two puppies about 2 weeks ago. They are so cute and small. They are 2 Jack Russel's named, Max and Toby. The one Ryan is holding is Toby.