Pet Store

1/9/10

In the winter, we have to get a little creative to come up with fun outings for the kids. One thing we like to do is visit the pet store in town. the kids had fun getting to watch and pet all of the different animals.

Zach was so excited! He cheered each time he saw a new dog.

Just Hanging Out

I just wanted to post a few pictures of us hanging around the house this winter.

Christmas with the Everly's

1/2/10

The Everly's stopped by on their way back from Florida this year. The kids LOVE their cousins, and they were so excited to get to have "another Christmas".

We tried pretty hard to get everyone in the picture, but Zach had other plans...you can tell he's trying to escape, but at least he's in the picture!
Zach got a fire truck. I just love these pictures! He was so excited!

Hannah and Ellie got stuffed animals and a badminton set.

Bowling

1/1/10

We went bowling with the Safly's on new Year's Day. It was so much fun to watch the kids' excitement every time they bowled!

Notice Ellie's feet are off the ground!
We had plenty of time to watch the ball each time Ellie bowled. She basically just dropped the ball when she got to the lane, so it didn't go very fast at all. Most of the time the ball was so slow that we weren't sure if it was going to make it to the end. It didn't matter, though, she was so proud of herself each time.

Hannah was so excited each time she bowled, too. She usually cheered the whole way as she watched the ball roll down the lane.
Both girls were so strong! They didn't want us to help them carry their balls at all!

I love the look of anticipation on her face!
Way to go, Hannah!

Zach go to bowl a few frames, too. As he watched the ball, he kept pushing his hand forward saying "Go, Go, Go!" I think he actually thought he was pushing the ball down the lane!