He Is Risen

I am truly grateful for my Savior and Redeemer.  I know that it is through Him that we can return to our Heavenly Parents and live with our families eternally.  There is no greater gift than that.  

First Swim

Last Saturday we took Ajay out for his first real swim.  I wouldn't say he absolutely loved it, but I wouldn't say he disliked it either.  The pool was a little cool for a baby, but as long as Adam kept him moving around the pool, he seemed to be enjoying it.

Oh Tora! You are SO CUTE!

Adalyn and Mieley are getting pretty good at their tricks.  Here they were working on their cartwheels (not quite aerials yet) into the water.

It sure is convenient having a pool in our clubhouse!

Change up!

Cabin Fun Part 2

Earlier this month, we got to go to my parents cabin in Ashton for a couple days.  It was another fun filled time.

The first night, it was just us.  My parents didn't get there until Saturday morning, so we mainly just hung out. . .

Did puzzles. . .

Smiled for the camera. . .

And looked at the stars. . .

Peek -a- boo Tora!

The next day was beautiful!  So warm and sunny!  Perfect for some sledding. . .

And Adam and I had our first adventure with our new cross country skis. . .

After Adam and I had our skiing mini-date, the girls wanted to sled again.  But the sled was unhooked from the snowmobile this time so they would just get a good push and off they'd go down the hill.

Which is all great fun, until you have to walk back up the hill.  They did that a couple times until no one wanted to pull Tora up the hill.  Let's just say that after Grandma rescued them, they waited until they could catch a ride back up with the snowmobile!

Now these pictures crack me up.  This is what I call real horsepower!  Grandma claimed it was easier than walking upright!

Except I think we nearly killed the horse:

Adam playing around with his horsepower.  And yes, Adam's in long johns and shorts with a hoodie and googles.  He has an eye for fashion!

 Aaahh!  Too close!

Then my dad decided to take a turn on the snowmobile and took Adam for a little joy ride.

Thanks Mom and Dad for the weekend!  Maybe we'll have to sneak up there again before the snow's all gone!

Cabin Time Part 1

Though I'm over a month behind on this post, I thought I'd still share some pictures of cabin fun we had with Adam's family during the first part of February.

The best part of cabin stays is that it's so nice to get away from everyday life and just hang out and talk, and usually though we never really plan anything specific to do - we have plenty of fun and it always goes too fast!

So here's a few of our activities we came up with:

Introducing,  Icicle Wars:

Icicle Guitars:

How many licks does it take to get to the center of an icicle?

Then there's the always popular activity of hot tub jumping:

Had to throw in this picture cuz of Adam's crazy face in the back ground.

It was also SO WARM one day that we decided to hook up the sled to the snowmobile and take the kids sledding around on the lake.  There were plenty of other snowmobilers on the lake so we decided to do the same.

After a test run, we hooked the kids up and off they went.  However, Adam hit a soft spot and the sled started to sink and fill up with water!  So . . . we changed our minds about riding on the lake.

Adam and Danielle and Todd decided to check out just how thin the ice was on the lake.

And then somewhere in the middle of it all, we decided to dig a hole.  And the hole just ended up getting bigger and bigger.

Some of us got a little bored in watching the hole being dug:

But then the excitement began again with Kaden deciding that he was going to get into the ice bath.

I think his face says it all.

Not to be outdone by his little brother. . . Adam had to join in too.

And then it just became a hilarious contest on who could out do the other.  I think they each got in atleast three times!

All in all it was great fun.  Not saying it was 100% safe, but utterly hilarious!

Adam and Kaden enjoying their hot tub soak after the ice lake bath.  

Jandy made some super cute pajamas with a numbers on their shirts corresponding to what order they were born in the family.  10 grandkids with one making his debut any day now!

Then we celebrated Adam's mom's bday at the cabin too.  She wouldn't hardly let me take a picture of her.  So here's her cake instead.  Not nearly enough candles.  :)

We had such a great time.  Happy Cabin to all and to all a good night!