Christmas passed in a hurry, and we have been enjoying our winter. We took the kids sledding a couple weekends ago, out in a cow pasture by Jim and Barb's house, and they had a really good time. There wasn't as much snow as we wished their was, but the kids thought it was wonderful. We would send the kids down the hill, and then Barb would go pick them up in the Honda, and bring them back to the top of the hill. It was a pretty slick system. They did really well with it all, and I think the kids would of stayed out there all day if we would have let them. But, eventually we got cold and wet, and headed back to the house for hot chocolate.
This past weekend, Emma didn't have school on Friday, so she spent the day with Grandma Barb, and she had a very good day. She spent a good chunk of the day at the mall, and Grandma bought her a kitty, named Snowy, at Build a Bear. Emma also had pretzels, and ice cream, and got to play in the play area and went to Scheels and played and went on the Ferris Wheel. I would say that Emma had a good day. She got a little spoiled by Grandma Barb.
When I picked Elliott up from daycare on Friday, it was about 45 degrees out, and sunny, so we impulsively decided to go to the zoo. We walked around and looked at most of the animals, which he thought was great, and then Emma met up with us there, and we visited the Dinosaur exhibit (which kinda freaked Elliott out) and I just let the kids play for a while in the museum. They had a lot of fun. I picked them up Happy Meals on the way home, and everyone was pretty satisfied after that.
Yesterday, Bethel had some basketball games at Good Shepherd, and the kids really enjoyed watching those and running around with the other kids. Later, the kids went to Jim and Barb's for the night so John and I could go to my Avera Christmas Party. It was at the Legion, and it was a pretty good time. Nice to see everyone outside of their work clothes. We were out until after midnight though, so everyone is kind of dragging their butts today.
John and I made a leap, and we joined Great Life. So far, we love it!! We have been pretty dedicated to going to the gym just about daily. Usually we alternate going, so one of us is always watching the kids. But, on the weekends, we have the option to go at the same time and the kids can go to free daycare while we workout, which we love. And the kids also love the play area, so that's a relief!! Hopefully we can continue to make good use out of our membership, and enjoy all the perks that go along with the Great Life Membership.
The Vikings have also been having a great year. They finished the season 13-3, and tonight they play in the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles. I am kinda nervous about it! If the Vikings can win, they will make their first Superbowl appearance since 1977. That's pretty crazy! And of course, the Superbowl is in Minneapolis this year, so that would be pretty special if they could be in it. Last week, the Vikings beat the Saints in a walk off win by getting a miraculous last-second touchdown. Hopefully, the game won't be quite so stressful this week and we can enjoy it a little more. Skol Vikings!!!!
That's been about everything that's been happening around here lately. I feel like the weeks just fly by, but luckily everyone has been staying pretty happy and healthy. Tonight, we are in a winter storm warning and we are supposed to get 4-8 inches of snow. The Monday morning commute might be interesting. Also, Emma might not have school. It's going to be an interesting Monday.
Skol Vikings!!
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| Loving his Train Pajamas |
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| Sledding! |
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| Mornings with Dad |
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| Babysitting Reese |
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| Daycare Fun |
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| Skol Vikings |
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| Build a Bear fun |
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| The Zoo! |
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