Our End of February Break FUN

Two years ago when Josh finished his Winter trimester we went to Monkey Joe's to celebrate. I think we are going to make that a tradition for every trimester. Our kids were in LOVE!!!

 Can you tell who is who? They were both about the same age on their first visit. My photo skills have definitely improved in 2 years.

 This kid is GOOFY!!! Getting him to smile in a picture without reinforcement is nigh impossible.

His dream car. It looked a little girly to me but he was not deterred.

 Family photo op; I think it's almost wall worthy. Next time I'll put my hair down and go for the static fro.

My little sister Tawnie got to come join the fun. It was awesome to have her here. The kiddos agreed.

  Father son bonding. Tate has already asked when daddy will be done with school so we can go again. (he just went back today)

 We journeyed to Nauvoo and visited the temple. It is such an amazing place.

 Tate and Tawnie went in the think shop at the museum and crafted a train. I am grateful Tate has a safe environment to play with tools in. I don't think I'd have the vigilance at my house to keep it standing if Tate and Ian got loose.

Tate's train we made last week. It lasted so well until it flew to it's demise in a burst of frustration. Cool hot glue, the adhesive for minimal patience, is not long lasting.

 Ian was exhausted by the time we were leaving but I am grateful he is usually amiable when he's tired. Tawnie is a child handling champ.

Then we all snuggled in to watch Hero 6. I was very impressed by the movie. My children still don't have the attention span for a whole show yet so I think we may forgo another family movie night for a long time... a really long time... or just use a piece of the show and make it last all week...

 Tate was loving wearing Tawnie's boots.

This morning we were out the door right on time to drop Tawnie at the airport and found ourselves with no keys. I had left them inside in my attempts to carefully get my kiddos out the door and down the icy steps safely. Luckily Josh had left not to long before us and had left the garage open. The kids thought it was great. I thought it was cold. Josh came to our rescue. I'd never survive without him.