Sledding

This year we went a little bit later in the winter than we have before, so there wasn't much snow around the cabin. Normally we can just sled down the driveway but this year there was no snow on the driveway. We had to get a bit creative! Papa and Caden took the jeep out for a drive and found a good hill! We bundled up the kiddos and off we went. The idea was to take the snowmobiles up the hill and sled down. It sort of worked :) The snowmobiles didn't cooperate much and the snow was too soft to sled well. I had a really hard time, but Caden had a blast! Carter and Brooklyn just preferred to ride on the snowmobiles! All in all a fun afternoon!

Carter with his Daddy on the snowmobile

Brooklyn and Papa - I don't think she even went down the sled once! I can't remember.

Here is the pretty girl "smiling" for me while we wait for the snowmobile.

Carter found this bike helmet in the garage and insisted on wearing it while sledding.

Caden starting his run.

Papa with both Brooklyn and Carter

3 of my crazy guys!

Caden was pretty fast on this sled!

Tubing Hill

This was by far our favorite part of the trip! We got to go tubing two days down the mountain, as Caden would point out! We didn't get any pics the first day on our camera, but here are some shots from the second day. I didn't get to go the 1st day, but we got three tubes this time and we all got to go! Carter wasn't much into it so he just rode with me a few times then stayed at the bottom with Cory. It was one serious workout to hike back up the hill pulling your tube. I also had to pull Caden's tube and sometimes pull both tubes with Carter in one! OUCH!

I know I went down at least 6 times, and Cory probably did another 4-6. Caden went down 10-12 times total. He loved it so much. You can't tell from the pics, but he was having a blast. Carter pooped out early and just wanted to throw snowballs and eat snow. Brooklyn would only go down with Papa, not sure how many times they made it down though. It was a workout, but tons of fun!

Here I am going down, holding on to Caden and Carter. We usually went down separately, Carter with me and Caden alone...but this time they wanted to ride together.

Here is Papa and Brooklyn going down.

Papa hauling Brooklyn back up.

Me after a run - notice the lack of warm clothing...it was like 50 or close to 60 degrees! Crazy!

Carter getting ready to throw a snowball.

Carter eating the snow!

Cory at the bottom.

Caden going down...he loved this!

You can't really tell by this expression on his face, but he had a blast!

The four of us at the hill.

Just my hubby and I being cheesy! - notice his forehead...love the sunburn!

Red River Week, Part 1

Cory, his sister Kayla, her boyfriend Michael, and his Dad went skiing on Sunday. They had a great time and Cory even got sunburned. His face look pretty funny the rest of the week. He didn't get many shots on the slopes but he took a great video for me!

* word of warning: don't watch if you get motion sickness easily!

Prayers for Stellan

Please go to MckMama's blog and read about what is going on with Stellan. The same heart problem he had in the womb is back. Pray for God to heal his little heart, and for peace and comfort! Thanks gang!

Promote Oklahoma Adoption

Just want to get the word out about another great cause I found...

I have mentioned before a blog I read, Molly. She is a sister of a friend and her kids are about the same age as my three. Well her beautiful family was a blessed gift from God through adoption and her sister is a lawyer and they are trying to update the current law in Oklahoma regarding adoptions. Please go to their new blog, Promote Oklahoma Adoption, read more info about it and get on board! It is a great cause!

I am not so great with words so I can't explain it all to you. They did and they can so check it out please! Even if you are not touched directly by adoption, there are so many out there that are! CHECK IT OUT!!!!

My Funny Little Man!

Cole has a ticklish spot and I found it on this day...is was too precious not to share! It is pretty dark, but you can at least hear the laugh!

Dining Entertainment - Part 2

The boys were again entertaining Cole. This time Carter was chasing Caden around the loop with his sword. Caden is the one screaming like a girl! They were so cute, I thought someone would like it!

If you watch close at the end, Carter was coming at me and I asked him if he was getting me. He quickly told me, "no, ca!" This means, no he was getting Caden. He told me this anytime he ran my way even if I didn't ask. It was cute!

I was just glad they were somewhat getting along! Cole enjoyed it too!

Bathroom Remodel - Final Part

So I mentioned earlier that we were doing something else to the boys' bathroom and here is the reveal.

We wanted to tile the floor for several reasons, but the main one was that the boys dumped so much water out at times, it was ruining the carpet. Also, is it really a good idea to have carpet in a bathroom anyway!

So we hired our friend Clint to come and lay the tile. He did a great job! The boys even got to help him...THANKS CLINT!

Once we could walk on it, Caden just had to sweep and mop it for me. He begged me to let him do it, honest! I have raised two clean freaks so far that fight over the broom. I love it!

Caden had fun cleaning the floor.

I love the new tile!