January Update

It has been a long time. I have just been struggling to get things back into order. The kids were out of school last week for snow. Which brings us up to 8 snow days and the canceling of our mid winter break. I am just trying to reestablish routine and get my house back in order. At the same time, I am trying to get out of the house for my sanity. Last Thursday I drove up to the pass and went snoboarding for a few hours by myself. That was so nice. Sat, Chris and I went out to his annual work party which was fun. We left early and went dancing down at Pioneer Square with some friends. That was funny. We were the oldest people in the room and it was way past our bedtime but don't worry we rocked it anyway.
Christian is getting around in that wheel chair pretty well. He only has two weeks left. He is finding things to keep himself busy. He has gone to a couple of friends houses for playdates and he even stayed home alone for a short period of time. I think he can't wait to get moving again.
Chris and I took Jonah and Max skiing after Jonah's basketball game on Saturday. It was nice for the boys to get out. Max likes to tear up the mountain and he tries to do as many jumps as possible. Jonah is all about turning. The competition is fierce between those two but they are also the best of friends. Chris and I were laughing yesterday just listening to those two playing and laughing together. They were cracking eachother up and they were in hysterics. It was hilarious.
I am hoping that the next couple of weeks are incredibly uneventful and very relaxing. I have high hopes as we head into Februaury.

To good to pass up!!!

My brother posted this picture on his blog www.daredub.blogspot.com and it was too perfect to pass up so I shamelessly stole it for my own. His own family pics are adorable and it is worth checking out my adoorable niece. As for Jonah, I just love him. He is coming into his own and he is such an amazing little boy. He played in his first basketball game this weekend and he was awesome. He had the most rebounds and steals (in my opinion). He was so aggressive and did such a great job. He got "3 hoops." He has spent the weekend practicing a song he wants to sing in the talent show at the end of the year. I think he is adorable and perfect. Christian is watching sports 24/7 because he can't do too much. His birthday was January first and he is a big time 9 year old. I let him have a sleep over with several of his friends. We had a surprise party on New Years Eve and under the circumstances it was just what he needed. He stayed home alone for the first time (for an hour and a half) this weekend during Jonah's game. I had the Mustang and couldn't take him and the wheel chair. I think he was really nervous but in the end he was excited. He was allowed to play video games and anyone who knows me knows that is a rare treat indeed. Max is crazy as per usual. He has been Jonah's partner in crime all weekend. He and Jonah have been watching movies, playing legos, singing and racing on their new scooters. This morning before church Chris told the boys to get on their best favorite shirt, get ready and stand by the door. Like a good boy he did as he was told. When we got to church and took off his coat we noticed he didn't have one favorite shirt on but three. None of which were buttoned properly. It was hilarious but at least he dressed himself. When we got home we realized that his undershirt was unusually big for him. I told him to take it off but before he did I noticed he was wearing one of my shirts. OHHHH MY, the people at church must have thought we were nuts. Chris is working today after working at the pass, stacking wood and watching the seahawks game yesterday. I am so glad the won. We are also excited that the Seahawks face Rex Grossman. If you see or talk to Chris tell him you love Rex Grossman....trust me, its a fun game. Well we are off to another crazy week, wish me luck...