First of all, Happy Birthday to my dad! We hope you have had a wonderful day! Can't wait to see you next weekend.
Here is what we have been up to the past few days:
Thursday we went to the Magic House. Henry and Ben had a blast and thank goodness my friend Beth came with us. Not only was it nice to visit with her, she helped keep track of the kids in the Magic House madness!

Henry climbing up the beanstalk.

Checking out the magnets.

I think this was Ben's favorite thing!
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Today (Saturday December 2012) it was a beautiful day, sunny and 60 degrees! We decided to spend the day outside, so we drove about an hour and a half south of here to Hawn State Park where we all hiked The Pickle Creek Trail. It was a 2 mile round trip hike and BOTH kids did awesome! We took snacks and a picnic lunch. Henry and Ben must have been tired because they both crashed on the drive home. At least they got a nap in!

Ben refusing to be in front of the sign for the picture!

We are on our way!

Picture time by Pickle Creek.

They got warm and took off their sweatshirts! It's December 31!!

My boys!

We made it to the end!

Taking a break for a snack before we start back.

Snack time.

Playing in the creek. What a FUN day!!
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After church tonight we came home and had sparkling grape juice with the kids as a "celebration" for the new year. Not sure even G and I will make it to midnight! We had our own little celebration. Henry can't wait for tomorrow... he turns 6!!

Cheers!

Happy 2012!!!













































