Happy Birthday to Barry

And Erik too.

Ho Ho Ho 2013

Hudson showing off his new sword.

 

 

Hudson let Ava play with his spy glass:)

 

 

Laina just found out they are going to Disney World!

 

 

Leila is sooo excited to get new undershirts.

A typical granny gift. 

Hudson showing Ava his pirate present.

She was impressed.

 

 

Leila building with her Wedge Its.

 

 

Laina reading Hudson his nap time book on Christmas Eve day.

 

 

Leila rocking in her new chair. 

Pajama Time

We're beginning to understand how difficult it is to get a good picture of 6 kids.

Did you know.........

You can freeze buttermilk? If you have a favorite recipe that calls for buttermilk but don't normally keep it on hand (like me) just pop it in a freezer bag. It thaws quickly and works great if you measure it out ahead of time. I use mine for pancakes.
Terri got me started doing this & I'm sure glad. Thanks Terri!

Minneapolis Weekend

Laina met my brother's grandchildren in Minneapolis this past weekend and they really hit it off. We had lots of fun shopping at the Mall of America, going to the Hollidazzle Parade and eating lunch at the American Girl doll store.

Hands Down

My age spotted hands made it onto the cover of the Iowa Alumni Magazine.  I hate the way my hands look & really didn't want one on the front of a magazine but in the end thought "what the heck".