AJ’s 36th Birthday and Ski Trip

Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2019 by Laura

We celebrated AJ’s 36th birthday a few days early with cake and presents (a NEW BIKE!) because we went on a ski trip (first time in 10 years) over his birthday weekend. The kids got to learn the basics in ski school which they LOVED and had a great time. AJ and I got a ‘day-date’ ski/snowboarding in the foggy mountains of VA including a relaxing lunch. After their school we skied as a family for the rest of the day. The kids did great their first time and Brooke did so well she went down a long green run twice, once with Daddy and once with Mommy. Happy birthday AJ!

Christmas Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 by Laura

Christmas morning rose early and the kids bound down the stairs to find exactly what they wanted from Santa. They had a lot of fun playing with their new toys while we make breakfast. After a quick bite we opened the rest of the presents and then of course played with them the rest of the day. We enjoyed Christmas dinner together with cookies for dessert.

: Brooke’s gift to Alex

: Alex’s gift to Brooke

Christmas Eve

Posted on Monday, December 24, 2018 by Laura

Christmas Eve started out making Christmas cutout cookies and then heading to Christmas Town in Norfolk. After lunch we decorated the cookies and had an early dinner of Chinese before heading out to see Christmas lights. After getting Brooke and Alex into their elf pajamas they set out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.

Ammy and Papa Visit

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2018 by Laura

Ammy and Papa were here visiting for a week over Christmas and we had a fun time doing lots of things with them. We made cookies, played outside, went to a Christmas VSO concert, went to the beach, went to the Chrysler, and the park. They were also here to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.