Not on the lunge rope anymore

Brandon did about 10 horse back riding lessons on a lunge rope. They have now put him in a small group where he rides by himself. He's the only boy. 1 hour lesson requires a lot of concentration on his behalf. His head is usually quite sweaty under his helmut (even though it can't be more than 7 degrees where he is riding) after his hour lesson. Here's a little video (he's the one in blue at the back).

Today

Alicia loves to wear dresses and skirts. Today she received a new pair of sandals and of course had to run upstairs to put a skirt on that would go with the shoes. (Mom, how do you turn the video up-right?)

Playing outside

More pictures

Brandon and Grandpa ready to do the 5km snow shoe walk. (I bet Grandpa still remembers the walk today. Or at least his feet do!)
Grandma playing with Brandon and Alicia.

Grandma showing Brandon how to write e-mails.

Long overdue picture

It's been hard to find time to post pictures lately. Here are a couple from when Grandma and Grandpa were visiting. Alicia opening her b-day presents.


Brandon showing Alicia how to use her new doodle board.

Alicia trying out her cake and Grandma teaching Brandon how to play Happy Birthday