The kids first Vikings game

For Christmas, we got the kids tickets to their first Minnesota Vikings game.  Well their first NFL game, too I guess.  Our friends Jon & Jess and their boys were there too, so we stayed in a hotel in the night before and went to the game together.  We always like to stop at The Vikings Longhouse before the game to get in the spirit.  The kids got to meet the cheerleaders, so that was fun.  

As for the game itself, the Vikings sadly lost to the Bears, but it was a great game!  Especially when you consider none of the Vikings starters played.  I was worried the kids would get bored, as football games can get a little long sometimes, but neither kid seemed bored at all.  We did however spend $6157248645 dollars on food! ;)  

It's been so long since we were there I can't even remember where we ate {sad!} but I do remember we stated at the Hilton Downtown Minneapolis {thanks Priceline!} and it was beautiful!  Longtime followers know how much my kids love a good hotel!  It's all about the pools and the two double beds to jump back and forth on.  :)

Ice Storm 2017

Last Sunday night we had an ice storm on the horizon, so the Joynts called to ask if we were coming over.  Adam and I chatted that we could very well end up stranded for a day, or two.  Not one to break tradition, we quickly packed our bags, changed into our jammies and headed over.

The ice came, as expected, and we ended up having a sleepover.  The four little kids all slept in one room-- it was the cutest thing ever.  The adults played monopoly and ordered concert tickets {!!!} for April {I couldn't be more excited!} The next morning Jess made us all homemade donuts and the adults worked from 'home' with an island full of laptops while the kids played in the basement.  It was one of those nights we couldn't have planned -- definitely one to remember for a lifetime.  I say it all the time, but I feel so blessed to be living our life we friends like this! 

Family Date :: Bowling

Last Friday night we made plans to meet our friends, Jon & Jess and their two kids at Val-Lanes bowling alley. Adam and I bowled one time while dating, be before that I hadn't bowled since high school, so it was pretty comical!  To say our kids loved it would be an understatement!  Next time we're getting a lane for the kids and a lane for the adults because they kept stealing our turns.  I'm totally blaming them for my sub 80 score! ;)  None of the kids liked the little wooden thing that helps kids bowl.  They instead opted for the throw-it-from-your-chest and watch it bounce and then creeeeeep down the lane method. ;)  They were so stinking cute in those bowling shoes though, so we didn't even care!

Adam captured this one for me! ;)

More family dates for us this year...

Ice Skating | Skiing | Rock Climbing

Photos on Friday::Ayden | 2 Years

Happy 2nd Birthday to the little man my children will probably forever refer to as 'Baby Ayden'.  

It's a blessing to watch you grow! 

Ayden as a newborn.  Ayden at 6 months.  Ayden at one year.  Ayden at 18 months.

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