Wednesday, March 6, 2024

6th Grade Social

J&H are officially pre-teens and had their first middle school social and it was WILD!!!  There was more dancing, singing and squealing than I ever could have imagined at 2:30 in the afternoon with the gym lights fully on and bright!  It was so fun being there and seeing just a glimpse of their middle school lives!  They sure are thriving and I couldn't be happier for them!











Saturday, February 24, 2024

4th grade League Champs

Mason and his Lakers teammates were the 4th grade Solid Rock basketball league champions!  So proud of these boys!  Mason is sad to see basketball season come to end.  He has developed such a love for the sport.  Countdown to next season is already on and Mason has set a goal to work on his left hand this offseason.






Monday, February 19, 2024

Super Bowl

Super bowl parties look a lot different these days . . . and I'm here for it all!  No longer are we planning to watch the game with friends or neighbors . . . now I'm planning Super Bowl watch parties for all 3 kids and their friends!  

We kicked off Super Bowl weekend with Saturday evening 30-second theology at church.  One of our favorite services of the year!

T-Swift even made an appearnace :)

We hosted Mason and his friends  . . . it was a group divided between the Chiefs and 49ers . . .
National anthem and first T-Swift sighting!  These boys took off their hats and put their hands over their hearts without being asked.


There was lots of playing/rough housing and some game watching . . .

We also had a few of Harper's friends . . . they were here for the halftime show and snacks.  
 The big boys got together at a friends house as well . . .

The overtime finish had them all on edge!  The closer the better!
We even had a few snowflakes to spice up the game!
In true 6th grade fashion the girls made an appearnace at the big boys watch party 

Fun fun Sunday night with the kids and all their friends! Thankful for such great groups of friends for the kids!





Monday, January 8, 2024

Purgatory

The kids didn't return to school from Christmas break until January 9th so we squeezed in a little Purgatory ski trip!  We had the best time last year so it was a quick YES when we asked the kids about going back!  We had the absolute best time!  The kids are becoming great skiiers with no fear or hestitation.  They would ski multiple times each year if we had the time (and money)!  

We stopped in Santa Fe on our way to Durango and enjoyed some Mexican food and strolling around town.


Getting all our gear and ready for our first day on the slopes!


While we got settled in our house the kids explored and did some sledding!  We were in such a great location directly across from Purgatory!








Our first night we had our friends, the Manards, over for a spaghetti dinner, games and hot tub!  Crazy that it took going to Purgatory to see them!  

This is what happens when its a house full of girls . . .











Thankful to have these moms to ski with because my kids definitely didn't want to wait for me!!!  I sure love watching the kids ski but I'm definitely not needed on the mountain, and I am 100% OK with that!
We sure do love vacationing with the Hills!
Jackson was pumped to see one of his buddies, Jensen.  They took off and skiied the first afternoon together.

Such a fun group of moms to ski with and takes break with :) . . .
Celebrating with the birthday girl, Monica!
Cheers to these amazing friends and all our fun times together . . .


love all these sweet kids and the skiing memories they will have together!

Happy 12th birthday to Jackson and Harper!!!  So glad we were skiing on their birthday, instead of driving home like last year!  It was the perfect bday for these two ski bums! 
I sure do love these two!!! Can't believe they are 1 year away from being teenagers!!!


Another amazing ski trip in the books and the kids are already counting down until next year!!! So glad we are starting to make this an annual trip!