Happy V-Day!

Snow Babies

This morning conditions were perfect for sledding. We took advantage!

Everyone was pumped on the way to grandma and grandpa's.

Ryan pulled the kids around on Ron's Mule. Yes, this is Xtreme Sledding. And yes, it's the only way to do it. 

Chloe almost fell asleep on the sled, but opted for the car ride home - complete with chocolate and sunglasses on her face :)

 Fresh air is soooo exhausting! 

Life Lessons

Caden and I had a little wager on the Super Bowl. If his Steelers won I would take everyone for ice cream. If my Packers won he owed me a day's work. Well hot damn, I won and it's time to pay up! This morning I found myself delighted and obnoxiously triumphant. Cademan was a little non-complacent ... but that just made it more fun!

It was my intention to get great shots of him taking out trash, vacuuming, mopping, folding, rubbing my feet ... ahhhhhhmazing.... but I got distracted with 2 and 3 Ali and Chloe as they were doing what Ali and Chloe do - demolition. So, no great pictures but Caden learned an important lesson about gambling AND (more importantly) I got to use superfun, highly recommended parenting phrases. Think lots of "time to earn your keeps", "I'll give you something to whine abouts" and "because I said so's". Awesome.

Okay, honestly he didn't whine much and did a really great job! He's a good worker bee :) Although, he did refuse to change Chloe's diaper ...

Wordless Wednesday

Have You Ever ...

noticed this resemblance (sorry Mandi)?

or seen the many faces of Ali Grace?

or spent the day with this sweet little guy?

or tried to tame a wild animal?