Snow Fun!

A few photos from the snow this winter.  The kids loved building igloos, jumping on the trampoline in the snow, and riding in tubes behind the snowmobiles.  I can't imagine loving somewhere without all four seasons -- it gets long, but it's so fun!

#RealLife

What we've been watching

Megan Leavey - Incredible, true story about a Marine and her dog.  Almost anyone would love this movie, but make sure to have tissues nearby!

The Glass Castle - True story about a poor family and their nomadic lifestyle.  You can enjoy this movie even if you haven't read the book.  

Inside Out - Great kids movie talking about expressing feelings.  Phyllis from The Office is one of the voice-overs. :)

Leap - Jordyn got this movie for Christmas and we all {except Adam!} loved it.  It teaches kids about working hard and following their dreams.

We're currently in the middle of an ice storm, so I'm thinking we'll watch Up this afternoon.  Our date night this week may result a movie on the couch, too since Adam's battling the stomach flu! :(  

Any movie's you've watched recently that you can recommend?  We like most {non-scary} movies! 

Snowman

We're in the middle of an ice storm, so I thought it would be appropriate that I share photos of the kids' first snowman of the 2016-17 winter.  This was the first weekend of December back at my parent's house.  We've yet to get any measurable snowfall in Des Moines the winter. :(

Snow!

So far, we've only had one snowfall this year.  That storm left us with 7" of snow, so we got to play quite a bit.  We made Snow angels, a snowman {our first one!} and went sledding on the 4 wheeler.  Adam and Grandpa Dean even showed Cullyn how to perfect snowballs and throw them at me. ;)  The kids also discovered a love for hot cocoa.