Ice-Skating at the Community Park

On the third advent we decided to go to the community park in the evening as a surprise for the kids. The park had been lit up and decorated and an ice skating pavilion setup. Ethan and Garrett decided to go ice skating and Landon opted to climb on the playground and explore it at night.

Ethan said ice skating was magical and lovely. He enjoyed it so much that he said he didn't mind it when he fell down a couple times. He can't wait to do it again. 

 

The park was uncrowded and we had so much fun enjoying the festive atmosphere in a low-key way. It was the perfect ending to our weekend!

Santa's Light Up Workshop and Snowball Fight

Saturday we decided to stay in and have a family day at home. No chores or work, just family fun together celebrating the season. 

We had peppermint coffee lattes, listened to Christmas music,  made a lightup Santa's workshop, baked pumpkin bread and delivered Christmas goodies to the neighbors. Then we had an indooor "snowball" fight and finished off the evening with a family movie. It was a fun day!

Vacation! River Family Reunion: Day 5

Rowdy 14, Irelyn 12, Wyatt 10, Sydney 9, Ethan 5, Adalyn 4, Reagan 4, Landon 2, Boone 10 months. 

River trip 2015 is a wrap! We had fun being unplugged, visiting with family, relaxing, eating good food, swimming, and making memories!

Santa Came!

At the "Swim-men Wa-Wa"

Friday Phone Dump

Playing with the cousins and second cousins at Mimi and Poppy's house.

Picture of Garrett's Dad when he was younger. There is a strong family resemblance with the Moring men!

Picture from Garrett's Grandma's funeral

The boys outside Mimi and Poppy's house.

Making a dinner stop on our way home.

Squirting each other with spray bottles. Trying to make the most of that last hour before Daddy gets home!

Snuggly boys

Giving each other rides on the riding toy

Dad crossing the finish line

Watering his dirt pellets



Ethan's baby seeds.

Backyard play

Climbing up and sliding down all by himself.