Introducing...

Betsy

She was born October 15 weighing 6.5 pounds and 18.5 inches long.

Lucky for Jeff (or maybe me) she wasn't born when there was a home football game. Instead we were able to watch the game on TV in the hospital!

1/2 Marathon

On our way down to the big race we got to stop and see great grandma for a little while. The kids always love seeing and playing at grandmas.

My big accomplishment for the year is last month I ran the Hurricane 1/2. Except for one monster hill it was a fun race. All I can say is that I finished and actually felt pretty good. Krystal, Marci, Susan, and Megan also ran it.

In order of finishers...

Krystal
Megan
Susan

Marci and I

(The 2 pregos had to stick together!)

All of us after the race. Me, Isabelle, Porter, Megan, Krystal, Marci, and Susan

After the race we got to all relax by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. The only picture I have of the pool is Lily and Isabelle enjoying a little snack. We were all too busy soaking up the sun!

Itty Bitty Lacrosse

We put Jack in Itty Bitty Lacrosse. It was fun seeing them trying to figure out how to use their Lacrosse sticks. I tried to help Jack but since I didn't know what I was doing I was little to no help. They loved running around and figuring it out.

March Happenings

March was busy for us we started the month out by going to the Model Train Show, which is the highlight of the year for Jack. We went 2 days in a row, which is about all I could handle. It only comes once a year and Jack has been asking when he can go back. Sadly, he has a long year of waiting.

We went to the Aquarium to see the new penguin's and Isabelle is getting pretty brave trying to touch the Stingrays. We went to Disney on Ice (courtesy of Brooke). The kids loved the show! Jack just didn't want to see Mickey or Minnie up close. He was a little nervous and wouldn't eat until we went into the show and saw them on the ice. He then knew he was in the clear. We celebrated Isabelle's 2nd birthday, Jeff, Greg, and John's birthdays and my dad's retirement! It was a busy month with lots of parties. Isabelle enjoying her birthday cake. and her new rideanother bday partyJack and Isabelle coloring Easter eggs and frosting cookies. Taking Jeff's baby out for her maiden voyage. It was a little chilly! Now if it would only get warm so we can go skiing.

Updated video of Jack skiing

Jack is making good progress for his first season of skiing. He has ditched the magic carpet in favor of the chair lift. He keeps telling me he wants to go on the bigger hill (Apparently, he is already finished with the bunny hill)...I am still always getting in his way!

My little skiier

Over the weekend we took Jack up skiing for the first time. He loved every minute of it. He would go down the bunny hill just laughing. He kept telling me, "mom get out of the way it is dangerous with you in front of me". Little did he know how dangerous it could be without anyone blocking his way.

Owen and Jack chillin' in the snow before we hit the slopes

Jack practicing pizza and french fries

Introducing.....

Introducing my newest nephew...Cute little baby Cash

Weighing in at 8lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long. I think he is the cutest little new years baby ever! Congratulations Ginger and Tyler!