Monday, November 29, 2010

Wow, time really does fly!

I cannot believe it is already December, and really winter. So much has happened that I will only do a quick update.
I know it is not even close to September, but Hailey turned 5, and we had a few fun parties for her. She planned them. We had a family party a week before her real birthday at our house, we ate pizza and then we were off to Liberty Land. That was a lot of fun. She was really cute, and we had a blast. Many family members were able to come, it was the best. Then for her real birthday, we had 33 (not kidding) kids in our front yard, (yes, the whole primary) playing in the blow up pool, slip n sliding, ring tossing, bean bag throwing, going crazy for two hours. Then we had a pinata and some ice cream cake I had made. I think it turned out great, Hailey was sooooo happy, and thrilled. Some parents stayed to help me, that was really sweet of them. We all slept really good that night! I love her and all of her crazy energy, she makes me laugh, smile, and cry daily. I can't believe she is 5.
In October, I turned 29. I took the kids on a run to some stores, and then we went to the park and played with some cousins, it was such a beautiful day! I was surprised by a dinner made for me, the kids and Mike made me waffles, grilled toast, and strawberries, and chocolate milk. It was yummy. Then Mike surprised me and took me to the mall, he hates the mall. We went and got some quotes on some jewelery, yes, to size my ring! Then we went to Iceberg and got a free birthday shake, did you know they do them? It was a fantastic day.
For Halloween we dressed up! Hailey was a cheerleader, Ryker was a fireman, I was a french maid, and Mike was a coroner. We had a few fun parties, and ate some fun food, and got to see some great friends, that we feel are family. We also got some candy and some VERY unnecessary calories and energy.
November came, and went too fast. Ryker is now 3. He says he doesn't like to be three, he wants to be two. We threw him a family hockey party. We had it over at the church and had a blast. We had a potato bar, and won ton salad, ding dong cake,ice cream and fudge, and lots of toppings. We had the kids play hockey with their sticks, and made them hockey jerseys. We spent a lot of time making jerseys and the goals, and getting 12 hockey sticks. We had a cool party. Ryker was sooooo thrilled with this. He still has to wear his jersey everyday, and he plays hockey with the nets in the house daily. He is a really nice little boy, and I am so grateful for him. I was sad that night, because I realized I don't have babies anymore, not even really toddlers, I have KIDS!!! I love them both and would not change a thing.
For Thanksgiving, we spent it with my family. I was going to run a 5k with my sisters as Indians but it got canceled due to freezing temperatures. I ran 3.1 miles anyway, on my treadmill before we left, I wanted to feel good about eating all the yummy food. Being with family was soooo fun, I got to help with the dinner, and getting everything ready. The kids made name tags for everyone, and they put them on the chairs. I really loved the day. We then made some Indian apparel, and gladly wore it. We then went over to the park by my moms house and played dodge ball, stuck in the mud (snow), and we went on the swings. We did this all with our winter woolies on, it had snowed and was soooo cold. We had a blast, and then when we were all frozen we headed back and had hot chocolate. It was a great day. I love the holidays when we can just relax and talk and not be stressed about anything.
Now, we have sooo much snow, I don't even want to go outside. It is bitter cold, and I don't like it. I love how it looks, and I love to play in it, but not drive in it, and not run in it. Good thing for me, I don't have a car, and I have a treadmill.
What do you do during the day to get your kids energy out, when it is too cold to go outside?