Snowboarding 101

It was a great winter day today so when playing outside Dad decided to let us try his snowboard. We are naturals and loved it immediately.

We each took turns gliding down the front yard slope and even did it with no hands.

Claire had her balance down and even discovered that by rocking back and forth she could make herself move.

Yipee....Can I have my own board dad?

Just my size. There were tears when we had to go in so Dad promised us more snowboard lessons soon.

Sarah's First Gymnastics Class

After months of watching my sister at gymnastics class it is finally my turn! I was so excited for my first class - it's all about me!

I wasn't afraid to do anything - not even the big beam. Just walked right across.

Little beams, no problem.

I can hope and jump like a pro. Miss Terry, my teacher said she has never seen a two year old walk up the wall to a handstand position like me before!

Ta-Da! I am exhausted, but can't wait until next week's class!

Happy 2nd Birthday Sarah!

This weekend we had a little birthday party for Sarah who is turning 2! Since we will be away and traveling over the holidays we decided to host it a little early.

Ready for my party!

Sarah is getting very good at opening presents and kept asking for another one. Christmas is going to be fun this year!

After decorating cupcakes, I just couldn't wait to eat one.

Mmmm, sugar. I had enough sugar to keep me up 1.5 hours after my bedtime!

My newest friend baby Lily made it to her first party.

My friends McKenna, Kara, Aidan and Claire had a great time playing balloon volcano. I had a great party - thanks everyone!

Santa!

While on a little outing today we happened to run into Santa and his reindeer. Comet and Cupid brought Santa down from the North Pole to visit the kids in Columbus. Geez, was I excited! Of course, this wasn't planned and mom only had her cell phone camera so quality is a little below standard.


They had a little trolley train where we could go for a ride with Santa, Scooby Doo and Clifford the Big Red Dog. I reinforced my Christmas requests for Santa and even added a new one much to my mom's dismay.



Santa also wished Sarah a Happy Birthday and she told him what she wanted for Christmas. She wasn't shy at all - even showing off her Santa tattoo!



What an awesome little adventure! See you soon Santa!

New Fangled Wireless Technology

This is Claire reporting in today... Dad decided to put wireless technology to work today to improve communication among family members...

Apparently all you need is...
1) Some string (we chose the pink color)..
2) Two recycled yogurt containers...

What you do is...
1) Determine the maximum distance you wish to communicate with someone. Cut the string to this length, but be sure to add a few extra inches..
2) Poke some small holes in the center of the bottom of the yogurt containers, just big enough for the string to fit through.
3) Poke one end of the string through one of the holes in a yogurt container, from the bottom side first. Repeat with the other end of the string for the other yogurt container.
4) Tie really big knots in the end of the strings.

To use, all you need to do is
1) Talk through one of the yogurt containers in a really really loud voice while the person you're communicating with puts the other one up to their ear..


Here is myself and Sarah trying out the first design iteration..




This is Sarah approving of the amazing tonal quality that polypropylene containers provide..



Here I am helping to check the frequency response of the sending unit.

Broadway Here We Come...

Well we found the Santa hat and Sarah is getting her Christmas groove on. Santa Baby wears sunglasses at our house. The girls are amused by singing these days so I thought I would post a few videos. The first is Sarah's rendition of Jingle Bells. Second is Claire singing to Sarah to make her feel better since she had a sore toe.

Never a quiet moment at our house.

First Snowfall

There have been a few flakes in the air over the last few days, but yesterday we awoke to the first snow on the ground. Not even a dusting, but enough to convince mom we needed to go outside and play in it.

By 8am we were outside eating the snow. I had to teach Sarah what to do since she doesn't remember snow from last year.

We had a great time before it melted. I heard my Grandparents have a foot of snow already and I am so excited to go visit soon!