Valentine's Day

I'm all for expressing love to special people in our lives, but I'm not a big fan of the commercial side of Valentine's day. This year Tyler helped me make the boys' Valentine's Day cards.

Tyler handed these out to his friends at school.

Sheldon gave this one to his Tummy Mommy and Tummy Sister.

I also packed a special lunch for Tyler. I asked him if he was embarrassed in front of his friends. He said he loved it. Sniff, sniff. I know my days are numbered, so I'm going to enjoy it while I can.

Annie stopped by to see Sheldon and gave him Lightning McQueen bath tub toys. He loves them!!

 Sheldon is obsessed with cars. I already feel bad for his future wife. 

  

Here are some random photos from earlier in the week.

It started snowing late one evening. Tyler bundled up and headed out with Brek in the dark.

You never know how long snow will last around here.

 Sheldon headed out in the morning after breakfast.

 Tyler made a little snowman for Sheldon.

 

And Brek promptly peed on it.

The boys thought that was hysterical. I wish I had captured their wild laughing on video.

But I was too late.

This was the only video I took.

 FYI: No children were injured in the making of this video.

I think it would be wise for me to invest in a set of 3 all purpose helmets.

More random photos

 Bath time for Levi in the sink

Snuggle time

White Pass

Tyler had a half day of school on Friday, so we let him play hooky and headed to White Pass Thursday afternoon. Like most of our family adventures, Chris and I were commenting on the drive home how this was one of our favorite trips. They just keep getting better.

Tyler purchased a stuffed armadillo at our neighbor's garage sale for $5 a while ago.

You gotta love being the mother of boys. It is now our family's camping mascot.

It is funny to hear people talk about it as they walk by the trailer.

Watching the tractor plow the lot in the morning.

Sheldon loves riding on the sled.

  Tyler made a cave with another kid who was camping.

 As you can see, Brek is enjoying his retirement.

 Sheldon loves to watch the chair lift.

 Sheldon is signing and saying "car" in this photo because he just saw the Suburban down below. His favorite thing to do is drive the car, any car, for as long as you will let him.

 Rehydrating after sledding. Check out that crazy hat hair and those precious baby blues.

 Kicking back in our pjs after a long day of playing.

 Bedtime kisses and story.

 Tyler hit the slopes the next morning. The chair lift is just beyond the trees.

We actually ski right up to the back of the trailer when we are done. It is the BEST!!!

 Chris and Tyler boarded in the morning then Tyler and I hit the slopes in the afternoon.

And if that weren't enough, Chris and Tyler went night skiing.

 Selfie on the chair lift.

 You can see the RV parking lot in the distance.

 Tyler's crazy hat hair after night skiing with Chris.

 Tyler's friend Ethan and his dad came up in the morning to ski with us.

 We also did some more sledding and put both the little boys on the snow board with Chris.

Tyler and his buddy Ethan 

Family Christmas Party

Winter Break in the RV

Christmas 2013

Sheldon wasn't in a hurry to get out of bed  Christmas morning. Unlike Tyler.

 First, we placed baby Jesus in the manger and sang Happy Birthday.

Then we headed to the family room to see what Santa left the kids.

Santa brought 3 gifts to each child just like baby Jesus received 3 gifts from the Wise Men.

This year all three boys got back packs. Tyler's was a fancy one for his Boy Scout camp outs. Sheldon loves to wear his monkey back pack to church. We fill it with snacks and quiet toys to play with during the main service. It is also great for road trips.

Sheldon loves my US Marine Bear and always asks to play with it. Santa brought him a US Army Bear in his stocking. He LOVES it and sleeps with it every night.

Then we headed to the living room to open presents from family.

The three boys gave Dad some GoPro accessories and I got a new camera.

Tyler got a Mt. Bachelor Tshirt from Mom and Dad and his favorite CD from his brothers.

Brek gave the family a new vacuum to clean up all his hair. Trust me, there is a lot more now that he is retired and not at work 10.5 hours a day. Santa also brought the family a Bose system for the family room.

Tyler gave his brothers camping chairs and skis that strap to snow boots.

Chris and I made all three boys a pvc pipe fort kit. It even came with an instruction manual for 20 different things you can build. Tyler didn't waste any time and built one while the babies were down for their morning nap. It was the gift I was most excited to give this year.

 

Tyler and I had a little time to hang out and play Connect 4 before the babies woke up.

Tyler was impressed that he could stand up in it. You can see the star stickers we used to color code the different lengths of pvc pipe.

I absolutely LOVE Sheldon's reaction when he sees the fort  for the first time. His jabbering melts my heart. If you can translate it, let us know. I really wanted to give a gift all 3 could enjoy and they did.