Grandpa Hugo

At 101, Corey's Grandpa Hugo has passed away. He was just short of 101, his birthday would have been on Sunday.

A picture from his 100th birthday party last February

He is lucky to be home in Heaven but will be dearly missed by many.

Hello, again!

I guess it's been awhile!

Nothing too exciting around here lately. The winter 'blahs' are fully set in. I can't wait for spring. The good news is, in about a month, I finally get my hubby back when basketball is done! Can't wait for that!

This was from a few weeks back when we had some freezing rain. My boys kept trying keep the sidewalk clear before it froze solid. We have much more snow than that now. Corey made a snow tunnel for the kiddos right there yesterday.

Corey's brother Jordan and May are getting married! So a big congrats to them! The plans are set for early March but no for sure date quite yet.

Audrina fell asleep one afternoon on our bedroom floor! Interesting.

 

Kael is back to preschool the past few weeks. Well, he has been back 2 days since the big long winter break. He didn't want to go back on the 15th when it started back up, he said he needed a longer break. Hm? He was off for a month and it completely threw me when he said he didn't want to go. I thought he loved school! I didn't push him since it would actually be much easier on Mom to not go ;) (Waking up 3 kids at 7:30 a.m., running into town by 9, unpacking the gang to bring Kael into class, going home for 2 hours so Kenton can get his nap in, packing the younger 2 back in the van/back in the school to pick up Kael...is just not super fun!!) But at least it's only twice a week and the smile he has on his face when he comes running out of his classroom and all the fun projects he makes, pretty much make it worth it!

Kenton had his first haircut! A much needed haircut, finally! I guess I was just so used to his 'mullet' as Daddy called it. I cut off a good 2 inches or more! I had to take 2 go's at it, and he could probably get it a bit more trimmed up, but, cutting a one year olds hair is quite tricky. I almost cut myself a few times as he wiggled around. He looks like such a big boy now! Where's my baby?!

(my hands were moving pretty quick!)

I completely forgot to take a 'before' picture so here is one from December. You can see the hair going down his back! Haha!

I'm hoping the weather stays warmer this week and the kids will continue to want to play outside. It would be nice if I could get going on a fun project. I don't remember the last time I've done any of my Pinterest projects...!

Audi-loo

She was napping with her "babies"(???)
Haha!

I love this girl.

fun in the snow

We had a few very warm days this past week so I sent the kids out for some fresh air. I feel like we have been couped up in this house for the past few weeks while everyone has been sick!

Corey had an 'ice' day yesterday. With all the warm weather we've been having it was raining all night and everything was a sheet of ice! It was nice to have him around, especially since Kenton went through round 2 of whatever bug was going through this house (poor bud)! Today he was supposed to have an all day basketball tournament and that was cancelled as well. (Yay!)

icky sicky.

We've been busy and sick over in this house! So I'm finally getting around to posting some more pictures from over the holidays...

We had a great time in the U.P. for New Years seeing my family. There was some sickness going around but overall it was fun! We got home last Tuesday and the sickness has been slowly moving through this house. Kael started off with it and then Kenton, Corey, Audrina and now I have been sick since Monday. Mothers should not be aloud to get sick...its been a tough, long week dealing with sick, crabby kids when I am not feeling well myself. Hopefully this passes soon!

 Not the greatest picture but...Kael and Jordan skating around at Bentlyville in Duluth.

Of course I didn't get many pictures at Bentlyville when I decided to use some batteries I picked up at the dollar store. I put the batteries in when we got there and got these 3 pictures taken before the batteries died. That'll teach me.

 All bundled up in the stroller ready to see all the lights! I'm not sure how much poor Audrina saw! Her hat was way too big and kept falling over her face!

 Owl hats!

 Jordan and his girlfriend May were able to make it from Florida! It was so nice to see them for a few days!

Skyping with Grandpa and Grandma L on Christmas morning. It was so nice to feel like they were with us for a little while.

We headed to the U.P. on Thursday after Christmas and stayed until New Years day. Lots of fun to see everyone! 

There were quite a few late nights, as always, lots of yummy food and plenty of visiting. We went out for dinner one evening at a Chinese restaurant. I have to say I was kind of 'ify' about going, but the food was awesome! I think I sampled just about everyone's plate and everything was good! I have always been a bit scared to try it, but I think I'm hooked (especially on the orange chicken) Yum! My Mom and I did a bit of thrift shopping one day and I was pumped to find a new red peacoat for myself and a few things for the kids. I love the Goodwill in the U.P... MUCH cheaper prices than the one here in Virginia. Everytime I check ours out I leave empty handed, as the prices are pretty much retail prices!

Audrina had Grandpa read many, many, many books!

All the cousins - Maddie, Bennett, Kiersten, Audrina, Kael, Kenton, Zak, Tara and Brett. Hahaha! Not even one is smiling!

 Audrina & Kiersten

Games, games, games!

 Audrina, Kiersten & Tara. They weren't too pumped on taking a nice picture. Audrina refused to smile!

Haha! This picture makes me laugh! Mr. Kenton came and sat against the wall after the girls went off to play. He wanted his picture taken too!

Hoping this house is healthy again SOON! Laters!