The boys and I built snow forts while Jeff was clearing the drieway in our blizzard.
here is Isaac's fort.
here is Declan's fort. These forts are right off the front porch. The wind was way too strong out in the yard where Asha was running through the huge drifts. I bet they will be totally filled in with snow in the morning the way the wind is howling. Oh well, they had fun in the snow!
Isaac's team scrimmaged the blue team during the period break of the High School game. His team won 3-2 and he scored 2 of the goals!! Here is is scoring one of his goals!
Isaac getting ready to play the face-off. He had so much fun in the game!
The boys stayed overnight at Grandma and Grandpa from the farm's house and made a Gingerbread house with Grandma. It is amazing to see how they have grown in a years time of making the house. Last year it was just a mess of candy and now this year, they really organized the candy. They were so proud of the house and ate lots of candy off it after I took these pictures.
the boys by our Christmas tree and Isaac's new dog that Santa brought him.
Isaac was very excited about his dog and new hockey stick from Santa.
Santa brought Declan a cell phone and he is texting his buddies on it in this picture. He has been begging for a cell phone for months and it has not left his hand or pocket since he got it. 
Boys by Grandma and Grandpa from the Lake's Christmas tree
The kids love to go sledding at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Christmas eve. This year the kids built a ramp to sled over. Here is Isaac going over ramp and our crazy dog, Asha chasing him down the hill. She sure loves the snow!!
Declan just getting to the ramp.
Isaac looks like he is loving this jump! And of course, so is Asha.
Declan going over the ramp. 
Declan tried playing the 1/2 Cello for 4th grade orchestra. We agreed he would try it for the 3 month trial and he could decide after the concert if he wanted to continue playing. He really enjoyed it in the beginning and then began to really dislike it. He loves music, but found this boring. I am glad we got a couple pictures and a video of his one and only concert. Maybe he will try band in 5th grade.
This Barred Owl was in our big oak tree off our back deck. Jeff and I, the kids, and the dogs were all in the patio doors watching him and he didn't care. We was there for about 4 days in a row and we haven't seen him since. We either don't have his food near our house or we just have missed him. It was so cool to see him so close though.
Ringstad's in our Suite for Sioux Hockey! It was great fun and so glad we could get you guys up there this season.
Isaac, who never takes a serious picture....
Declan. Wow, he looks really grown up in this picture.
Declan's 1/2 Birthday Cake that our suite attendant, Sarah got for us. She gave Declan a Sioux Santa and he loves it. 
