the sun is our friend

so thankful that the sun was shinning this past week, because we've been sick sick sick! 

our backyard was our saving grace, and we would all crawl out there and bask in the sun. it was so healing and so warm! 

we found many quiet activities to do during this time, henna was one of the favs. 

so glad to be feeling better!

good bye black hawk

one of our final days at our little ski hill, which has turned out to be the perfect place to go after school, just to thrown down a couple turns before dinner! 

we will be back next year, for sure!!

totally normal

just another sunday. donuts and a massage train.

x country

 

besides alpine skiing this winter we also tried out x county skiing. it was quite the work out, but we all had so much fun! we just may have to add this sport to our winter list, especially because there is a golf coarse right down the street, which makes for a perfect spot to ski. i'm telling you, madison makes it so easy to get out and enjoy the outdoors!

after school silliness

 

the kids are enjoying playing with uncle troy (he's been ryder's roommate for the past month...it's the dude room!),  he certainly brings out the silliest behavior in all of us!

Home days are the best!

quinn needed some extra sleep and just a "home day" last week....i find those days as important as "school" days! we made cookies, read books, had tea, went grocery shopping, and also had time to make homemade lavendar lotion (the best stuff ever!).

ice caves, lake superior (part 2)

this is where Elsa lives! so amazing