Merry Christmas

The kids had a great time opening gifts on Christmas eve morning (mom had to work Christmas day). They were both pleased with everything Santa brought them. The toys and Max's new Nintendo DS has kept them both occupied for hours and hours. We were blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with family and indulge in great food. Looking forward to a happy, healthy, safe 2008!!

Wow, a ton of snow!

Last night we received around 10 inches of snow! Max and Ava enjoyed riding the snowmobile and sledding all day long. We love when it snows like this, it is so pretty and gets us all in the holiday spirit.

cookie fun!

Ava proud of the final product

Max showing off the final product

Max using the mixer for the 1st time. He did really well! This is the first time he has shown interest in helping mom cook.

Max and Ava enjoyed making cut out cookies. Mommy had A LOT of help, almost more than she needed :) Max enjoyed blowing on the flour and making big puffs of dust, Ava's favorite part was eating the cookie dough. She is definitely my sweet tooth girl!

1st snow

We had our first snow fall of this winter. It was a impressive one too, 4 inches, enough for the kids to sled and have a little fun. Ava's hands were so cold by the time they came in I was afraid that they were frost bit. oops. They didn't turn black so I think we are ok.