Winter Life - First Sled

The first sled of the year!

Katie and a few of the girls took Adele down, but she wasn't really a fan. Next year. : )

Neither was Jason. :) He was ready to go home. 

This is Jason's "smoothie" spot. :) 

Diane turns 40

Apparently - growing up, Diane always got "leftover cake" as her birthday was the day after James'. :) Poor sister. So James continued the tradition by bringing some of his leftover cake for Diane. 

Brad made this neat charcuterie board for his wife - and they used it quite promptly!

Filling in forty reasons why we love Diane. :) 

Pretty wonderful woman. 

The "Double Birthdays"

Double birthday day!

Laura turned her favorite number that day - EIGHT years old. :) Elita had stayed the night so the two cousins enjoyed some breakfast together. 

Then present time for the two of them!

Watching the decorating of the cakes. :) 

Katelyn and Erik had a composing class they were a part of  - our teacher is so good at getting different opportunities for the kids to be a part of. Even in this crazy time. The composer - a Canadian, also sent  them each one of her music books of their choice - as part of their tuition. 

Three cakes... Sarah stopped by and brought one for James and Laura too! So we were well armed. :) 

More presents from friends. 

Jason took a swipe out of Laura's cake. :) 

Doing a craft with her friends. 

This picture makes me so happy - these four. :) 

My beautiful eight year old. 

And the handsome dad. :) 

Letting Jason and Adele learn more about "blowing out candles". Such a good dad. 

Laura - trying out some of her bday gifts a few days later. :) 

 

Getting ready for Christmas