Sledding

We got a lot of snow last week so Sunday seemed like the perfect day to take the kids sledding. After sledding we kept warm at home playing games and doing our usually Sunday reading night. It was a nice, relaxing Sunday... just what we needed.

Winter Hike at Waterfall Glen

We had a nice weekend. Saturday Zach's class had another birthday party. Sunday we took a trip to Barnes and Noble so the kids could pick out a book. Monday we hiked the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The waterfall was almost completely frozen, but there were a few spots where you could see the water still running. The creek was frozen over so we could walk out over the waterfall. It was a neat experience. We look forward to going back once everything starts to thaw.

More Snow!!!

It seems like the snow just doesn't end here. These pictures are from last weekend. Meg and Dad built the beginnings of a snow fort. That afternoon we braved the weather to head down to Orland Park for a birthday party at Pump it Up. Sunday Zach had hockey again, this time it went much better.

Sunday Sledding Crew

This morning we headed out to the sledding hill in LaGrange. Meg and Zach had been ready to do some sledding since the snow first fell on Friday but this was our first chance to get out to the hill. One of Meg and Zach's friends Ryan met us there so the group had fun having races and cramming onto one sled. when everyone got cold we headed bac to the house for some warm strawberry milk.

Later today we got together with friends to make (and eat) some cookies. Mom's chocolate chip cookies were a hit with the kids and the rum balls were a hit with parents.

The Neighborhood Santa

The Dr. Todd at the dentist's office that is a few blocks from our house is very generous through the seasons. For the fall he had a little party and gave away pumpkins and now for Christmas they had Santa. Well the kids are suckers for cookies, hot chocolate, jolly Saint Nick so after playing in the snow a bit we headed down to say hi and have some sweets.

Later Saturday Elizabeth was asked to perform with the Bending Towards the Light jazz nativity group at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. It was a great place to watch the show and the kids got front row seats so they could really see all the dancing, instruments, and most important, Mom. Bill, Christa and little Will also stopped by to enjoy the show. I took a small video clip form the show and hope to post the video later this week.

Snow Fun

After a great week which included a Valentine's dinner prepared for the ladies by Dad and Zach. We had another big event in the house, multiple successful #2s on the toilet by Zach!!!!!!

What better way to end a great week then with some sledding. We hope everyone has a great week.