Sedona Here We Come!

We wanted to take the kids on a vacation with Luis and Sandra and Sedona seemed like a good option with hiking, shopping, and snow in nearby Flagstaff. Our kids weren't real fond of the cold weather and snow so it is a good thing they aren't the ones living in WI! We bought sleds but everyone got cold after playing for awhile and making a snowman.

Christmas is Here!

 I love the holidays, and this is a very special Christmas because the kids older brother and sister, Luis and Sandra will be joining us from WI. We have kept the kids in touch with each other with Skype and visits but this will be the first time they have been able to join us for the holidays! Luis and Sandra will fly in on Christmas Eve day and spend a week with us. The kids are very excited to see them and it will make this Christmas holiday a very special one to have them here with us. We know they have never had a huge Christmas like we have always given our kids with special new pajamas on Christmas Eve!

 

Decorating A Gingerbread House

It is time once again for the traditional gingerbread house decorating. Last year I bought three individual ones so each person had their own and that worked great. I decided just to buy one this year though for the kids to work on together and they did a really good job. I don't know if they enjoy doing it or they do it because I give it to them as something to do because they don't communicate their thoughts and feelings a lot but I am just trying to give them the different traditions and opportunities I know they never had.

Soccer Time

Ingrid is passionate about soccer and loves playing for the Odyssey Minotaur's! She use to like basketball and was convinced that she was going to go into the WNBA, even though she is vertically challenged! Soccer is a much better sport for her, and we love that she is part of a team.