breckenridge kind of summer

a week in Breckenridge was just what our little family needed.

exploring the mountains and soaking in God's beauty was hopefully

the beginning of a new summer tradition. can't wait to go back!

 

be my valentine.

Annual dates with our valentines.

Most of us weren't feeling good but we pushed through, in the name of love. :)

Daddy and Ellie dined at Cheesecake Factory.

The boys and I pulled up to our traditional place, Cosi. Cosi was no more. Boo.

So we headed down the street for some mexican eats.

 

The kids really look forward to this date night each year.

I hope they look back on these dates and remember how much fun it is to show each other love,

not just on Valentine's Day, but every day.

a full christmas

 

we had a fantastically full december,

filled with all kinds of christmas crafts and learning about god's perfect gift.

 

so thankful and blessed to spend my days at home with these kids.

and yes, i am still picking up marshmallows. :)

 

candy cane day

 

We needed a day like today.

A day filled with good moods, minimal fighting and lots of candy canes!

 

Watching him read J is for Jesus reminded me of when he was three. 

It was his favorite Christmas book. He knew it by heart.

 

First time to use polymer clay today. And last. :)

 

Peppermint chocolate chip pancakes for lunch!

 

My little candy cane girl.

 

woolaroc

we ventured to woolaroc for the first time. a very good family day with lots to explore!

a museum, animals, rocks, trees, trails, art, guns,

and a lodge that kyle and i fell in love with the minute we stepped inside.

that frank phillips was a luck guy to be surrounded by such beauty.

 

 

this picture of ellie cracks me up. her face.

regretting the "accidental" dropping of the cup.

she was guilty and she knew it. :)