Brothers

Usually, when there is quiet in my home, I know there is some mischief going on somewhere. This was today's quiet moment that I walked in on. Justin is so good with MAX!
Max has 2 FAVORITE books that he brings to us to be read at least daily. He LOVES these books!!!:

We love all of Sandra Boynton's books...they are great!

Future Non-Jamaican Bobsled team

We're practicing up for the Olympics! Having good snow isn't so common here in Eagle, so when it comes, it is so fun to play! Today, we did a lot of sledding. We starting in our own back yard (which has a great little hill), and after we put Max down for a nap, Justin and I sought out something a little more exhilarating. After about an hour of searching the hills, we found the perfect spot and sledded another hour. We came out with only one minor finger injury when Justin ran into a tree. All in all, it was a great day. We hope it snows again soon. (The pictures are from our back yard.)

Once there was a Snowman

We received our first big Idaho snow of the season...4 glorious inches! It was perfect snow to make a snowman. We were especially excited to use Grandma Cummings' christmas "snowman kit" gift--a kit including hat, scarf, carrot, coal, 2 sticks (for arms), and buttons.

Justin and I started the project while Max took a nap. But it didn't take long before the other boys (Max & Geoff) joined us for the Grand Finale.

It's been YEARS since we've lived somewhere where it actually snows. In moving to Idaho, I was not excited about living in climates below the California average of 70 degrees, but I must admit...this was fun. I even like shoveling the walks, if I can beat Justin to the task.