Snow Days

We had snow!  Not nearly the blizzard that was predicted but we did have snow!  Lil G loves to play in the snow, so he and daddy built a "snowman".  This involved hauling buckets of snow, so they could construct their friend, whom Lil G named "Bryan".

This past weekend, we ventured to visit family in Nauvoo.  They had a lot more snow there!  Enough that the kids both got to go sledding for the first time!  Lil G had a blast.  Smunchie tolerated it but did not enjoy the snow nearly as much.

 Sled ride together....

 Followed by a wipe-out!

 Post wipe-out, Smunchie is still A-ok.

Trip to Nauvoo

 A couple of weeks ago, we decided to make the trek to see our extended family, in Nauvoo, IL.  We made the trip in one (long) day.  It was so wonderful because most of the family had never met Smunchie (though they keep up with her on the blog).

While we were there, we went to visit the miniature horses at Doozie's Farm. Here is Lil G, with Great Grandpa Bud in the background.  Smunchie checked out the ponies from the wrap.

 We took a ride on the wagon, pulled by oxen.  Lil G was very impressed with the oxen and was excited to touch them.

 In the late afternoon, Great Uncle Mark came over with his golf cart and drove Lil G around the yard.  They had so much fun!

 Great Grandpa Bud got to meet Smunchie for the first time.  She really took to him!


A pic of four generations, with Lil G looking like Lil G looks....all the time.

Below:  Hugs with Great Grandma Mary Anne and with Asie

Our trip to Nauvoo

This last weekend, we took a trip to Nauvoo to visit Greg's grandfather and relatives. It was a wonderful trip and we got to see a lot of people. Gavin even made a new friend! We hope to get back often.