Another winter storm came through dumping around 6 inches of the white stuff. This time the snow was soft and fluffy. While I cleared the driveway with the snow thrower the kids had fun sledding down a small hill in our backyard.
Afterwards I joined them in a snowball fight. You could make the best snowballs with this snow and boy did we. Colin and Lauren had a great time playing outside and helping Dad.
Colin throws a snowball at Dad.
Lauren helps Dad by clearing the snow out of the drain in the front of our house
Tonight was family game night. We pulled out a couple of kid-friendly board games and sat down for an enjoyable evening of family fun. Colin and Lauren had a great time playing a couple of rounds of Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders.
Lauren ended up winning every game and Colin was not happy about this. He had a mini meltdown and we ended up having a discussion about how these games were simply games of chance. However, Colin was quite upset about how Lauren didn’t even let him win one game. “It’s just not fair” he said. Moments later all was forgotten and despite the little meltdown at the end I really believe that everyone had a great time. It was nice to stay home and hang out together.
Colin loves taking photos with his new VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera. He received a VTech digital camera for Christmas this year and it seems to be one of his favorite toys. He enjoys taking photos and as soon as we grab our Canon Digital Rebel he is looking for his VTech camera. In addition to photos Colin can take short video clips, mess around with some digital effects (see below) and even play some games.
Below is a photo that he allowed me to take of him.
Colin & Lauren enjoyed another Valentine’s Day. At school the celebrated the day by exchanging cards to all of the classmates. Colin picked out “Cars” themed valentines while Lauren went with “Princess’s”.
Later that evening we handed them their cards from us and of course some candy, a balloon and some other goodies.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Lauren attended her first baby shower. It happened to be for someone very special to her and to our whole family. We are all very excited that Kallan and Tim are expecting a new little baby girl in April. As you can see Lauren really enjoyed attending Kallan’s baby shower and got to sit next to the guest of honor and the big tray of goodies as well.
While the ladies were at the Tea Colin also had a good time hanging out with the boys … Uncle Tim and Owen. He brought his backpack full of trucks and cars and kept himself very busy. Then to top off his day he enjoyed his favorite dinner…..PIZZA!!!
Finally Christmas Day had arrived. Colin & Lauren waited patiently in our bedroom until it was time to go downstairs. After I verified that Santa didn’t miss our house I was quickly joined by two very excited kids.
Santa had delivered his goods as anticipated; in exchange for 12 months of niceness and pleasantries. Colin & Lauren opened the gifts in their stockings first. A minute later we moved onto the packages under the tree.
After all the presents were opened we headed towards the kitchen for breakfast where the kids found a yellow Hummer riding toy with a special note from Santa attached with a big red bow.
So how was their Christmas? It was Like Nothing Else™.
Colin and Lauren posed for this wonderful photo that we used on this year’s Christmas cards.
Merry Christmas.
Daryl, Amber, Colin & Lauren!
