Just me and "my mommy"

---written by Kaleena----

Sometimes I need alone time with my mommy. I like to snuggle with her, give her bear kisses and hugs. Today when my sister Emi was sleeping, I took pictures of us because we were having so much fun. My mommy can be very silly and "diculous"(ridiculous) and I guess I am a stinker, thats what mom and dad say. So, here are a few pictures of my mommy and me. We like to be silly together. Sometimes my mom doesn't want to take pictures with me, but I always say, "you can't tell me no, mom!" (and she always gives in!)

And mom says don't laugh at her crazy faces...I said, "you are so silly mommy!"

Day at the Park

We decided to take advantage of the unusual, but beautiful, weather. We dug out the Cruizer stroller and took the girls to the park. This is always a great time for Kelly and I to have a much needed break from the Emi and Kaleena! Anyways, the girls had a blast and were able to burn off a little bit of energy.

Our stroller converts into a bike trailer, jogging stroller and walking stroller...we've tried the walking/bike trailer, but not the jogging version. So, we put on the big wheel and thought we'd give it a shot. Everyone knows that I am not a runner, but hey, I have my dreams that someday I will be able to run 3 miles...haha! Anyways, we told the girls we would give them a ride; Kelly and I decided to race the last block home. So, I ran as fast as I could and still lost the race. The girls were screaming with excitement and saying, "more, more" as I was huffing and puffing! But, the funny part is that I couldn't figure out why my legs were sore today and then it dawned on me that I am so out of shape, my short little sprint caused me soreness! how pathetic!

Anyways, we are excited to use our stroller again this summer. It's been a wonderful family activity...and we always have a good laugh at one another!

More photos from our snowy adventure...

I couldn't resist adding a few more photos from our trip to Sunriver. The girls had so much fun sledding, and I must admit, so did I. It brought back so many memories from my childhood in MT. I do hope we can take the girls out again before winter is over. Anyways, below is a picture of Kaleena and I as we were literally flying down this steep hill into a forest of trees! I had to put my legs out in attempt to prevent hittin one of the trees! Kaleena was screaming with excitement and wasn't the least bit afraid.

Good thing I don't weigh much because fitting three people onto a saucer sled is quite a challenge! Kaleena kept saying, "We are holding mommy on the sled!"(meaning, mommy is holding us!) Both were so happy!

Here is Emi looking like a little Eskimo! She could hardly walk...or see for that matter! But, grandma would be pleased to know that they had their hats AND mittens on the whole time!

After sledding, the girls snuggled up for one of their favorite movies. These random acts of kindness are rare, so I was glad to have my camera on hand. So cute!

Emiley loves to give hugs and kisses...Kaleena not so much, but she was caught red handed in this photo! As you can see, Emi is loving every minute of it! Emi now says, "wuv you Eena!"