The Cabin....

Auntie Sharon and Drew invited me up north to "the cabin" this weekend....

with Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Rion...

We had quite the weekend!

loungin....goofin...

and an introduction to the great northern outdoors!

I had an un-measurable amount of fun.
Thanks Clarks for sharing your cabin!
Can I come again????
Please?

friends and family....

Here are some pics of us enjoying friends and family during our week in MT!

much-needed catch-up with the Rudolphs...

and the Flatens...

and the Montana clan!

E-man enjoyed being in the arms of anyone that would have him...

The boys....the girls....

lil rugrats together!

We were able to capture some great family pics too!

Miss 'em all terribly!

Montana hills

Despite all odds, we ALL made it out to Montana
(4 ears infected, two lungs of pneumonia, 1 case of bronchitis....1 foot of snow...)
to celebrate Christmas with the Baldry/Myers gang!

This blog entry captures one of Noah's new passions....
SLEDDING!



Hannah opted to just observe on day #1
but thought she'd give it a go on day #2...

(walking to the hill...hand in hand with daddy)

She quickly decided she's not really out for the thrill of the hill...

warmed up to it a bit though....

she resorted to watching Noah in his glory from the top of the hill with Papa...

More pics of our time in MT to come!

Bringin' in the new year...

with the Fjosne's!

We have had a weekend of winter fun!

Still no introductions to an actual "sledding hill",
BUT, for now, the backyard has been ample entertainment.

Hannah took much more comfort standing on the sidelines...

close to her buddy, Mindy.

They were fully entertained my daddy and Mr. Chris as they
reverted back to their childhood...as we all then witnessed -

This morning mommy/daddy and Chris/Mindy
headed for a cross-country skiing adventure.

Mommy and Mindy had never gone before....
but were getting the hang of it by the end.

a sense of accomplishment (and many, MANY bruises and sore bones)

As soon as they arrived home we packed up
and headed for our first experience at the ice rink!

We were all smiles as we waited in line to get our skates.

Like most things... Hannah was hesitant once we got inside the rink....
but after a little observing -

and practice....

she was smilin away.

I think I was a bit surprised at how difficult ice skating was,
since I've been begging for forever to go.....

but, it's a good sign to be smiling when down on the ice too....

We ALL are dragging a bit as we round the corner to Sunday.....

good times with good friends - just can't beat it!

Thanks Chris and Mindy!