Snow Trip

We went to Big Bear this past weekend and it was great!  It snowed several times and was absolutely beautiful!  On day 2, we all decided to pack up and go to the inner tube park.  It was a great idea, until we realized it was $25 per person, and there was only one kid old enough to slide in our group.  None of us were willing to spend that kind of money, so off to the side of the road we went...and then back home where the best sledding was in our back yard.  Of course, I have no pictures of that.  Just side of the road sledding pics.

 Kristin was instrumental in the loading of Finn for this ride, which sent him careening toward a rock wall.

 

 We managed to remember to take one family photo.

 The house came with one snowman and Brian and Finn added the snow baby.  We actually had a carrot for his nose!

 The first snowfall was so exciting, and pretty heavy too.  Finn could not get his snow clothes on fast enough!  He ran out and held his mouth open catching the falling snow.  He decided after that experience that we needed to move to Big Bear to a four story house.  I don't exactly know why four stories, but some of the rationale included the babies having their own floor.  I assume that would keep them out of the way of the big kids.

 Second only to sledding was rolling/sliding down the hills of snow.

 Olivia...the sweetest one month old ever.  Kudos to you Graners for braving the trip with your newborn.  The weekend wouldn't have been the same without you all!
XO

jog-a-thon

 

Today was the much awaited jog-a-thon.  Finn was so excited!  Thank you to everbody who made such generous donations to his school...it will be well used!  Before the intense jogging, everyone got in a good stretch, then we were ready to run!

Wyatt was so supportive of his brother...

  

Delicious traditional after-exercise refreshments.

  

 Finn, Nathan and Nathan...these boys have become good buddies.

  

Wyatt patiently spent his after cheer time climbing and sliding.

Thanks for all your help keeping an eye on me Grandpa...love you!

 

Green Belt Test

Finn was demonstrating some front kicks with Mr. Cerminaro at his belt testing.

Finn tested for his green stripe and did an awesome job! He was so focused and confident! He did a great job answering several questions and speaking in front of a really large group of kids and adults. We were very proud of him and all his hard work.

STILL getting good use out of our Halloween costumes!

Finnley loves "tiny legos," which he dutifully keeps out of Wyatt's reach. They are "chokers" you know.

Fort building in the rain..what else was there to do?

A glimpse into his future...his dad would LOVE it if he surfs!


Finn's first belt test a couple months ago...he has since done another and is now a green stripe. As soon as I find our camera I can upload pics of that.

Wyatt's First Birthday!

Marshmallow toastin' on sleepover night!

Who needs a playstructure when you have a gigantic hole in the dirt?

Here's the birthday boy!

So this is the island theme cake Finn picked for his brother's birthday.
He loved helping make it!

We spent the day at the zoo for Wyatt's first birthday...what a great time we all had. He really loved the train ride and spent most of the time talking to the boy behind us. We got a snippet of him at the end of the ride, but of course he was quiet!

The California Condor exhibit...

So these three hooligans climbed into Wyatt's crib and were jumping like maniacs for who knows how long before the responsible grown ups came and put an end to it...after we filmed it.

At the park...hangin' with the big kids.

Finn at Tae Kwon Do. He loves it!