Snow, Cousins, and NYE 2011

While we were in Vegas, the kids stayed with Nina and Grandpa.  We had perfect timing because it snowed while we were in Las Vegas (enough for the kids to make a decent sized snowman) and was almost completely gone by the time we got back.  Another winter without seeing a lot of snow is not a problem for me!  Apparently, the kids still love the snow (darn it!) and had a blast playing in it and making a snowman with Grandpa.  I think Nolan bailed early, but Lydia and Ethan stuck it out until the end.  A big thank you to James' parents for watching the kids so we could have a few nights away for our 10 year anniversary!

Nolan and Lydia making snowballs

Ethan is probably the only one who remembers
playing in the snow and he couldn't wait  

Tiny snowman

Granpa putting the finishing touches ont he big snowman

Finished product

The kids had a lot of fun with their cousins on this trip back.  They had gone to Chuck E Cheese's and played at Trae and Carly's house while we were gone.  When we got back we all went bowling and spent the early evening of New Year's Eve at a community party for families. 

Lydia ready to bowl

James looking for the strike

Trae waiting for his turn

Great job, Nolan!

Carly used the ramp to help her ball get speed

Picture of our kiddos...love those little bowling shoes!

Lydia playing on a bouncy at the New Year's Eve party

Trae and Nolan played together the whole night

So sweet to his sister sometimes!

Nolan with his arm around Trae while they wait for a bouncy

Lydia loved trying to hula hoop...I think she needs one to practice with!

Julie and myself watching the kiddos having fun

David and Carly

Ethan spent a lot of his time at the race track.

Grandpa helping Nolan manuever his car