Who Wants to Pray?

Knowing how nervous some people get when asked to pray out loud, we have tried to foster a confidence in praying in our children.  So at dinnertime, we don't say a common prayer all together but ask, "Who wants to pray?"  The kids hands all shoot up and once accompanied by "Me!  Me!  Me!"  Great problem to have!  Now Isaac (14 months) joins the crowd, only when we ask "Why wants to pray?" he enthusiastically throws both hands up in the air, and then slams them down on the table for further emphasis.  It's hilarious!  Now we all have a joke we play with him wherever and whenever.  Out of nowhere we ask, "Why wants to pray?" and whatever Isaac is doing, he throws his arms up!  I got it on camera for you!  Some day, I'm sure he'll add in an actual prayer, but for now we will enjoy his true faith like a child.

Snow Trip 2009

Reckless driving

Throwing snowballs

Emily was more interested in exploring than sledding

Looking cute was Josie's main task that day

Isaac's first sled run...he makes it look so cool!

On a long weekend in January we went up to our friend's cabin near Arnold.  We had a blast  hanging with Mike, Carolyn, and their son, Thomas, and the next day headed to a snow park where we tromped up a small hill countless times.  A good time was had by most...the girls weren't too interested in sledding.  David, on the other hand, was steering his sled over rocks and taking air most of the time...it was awesome!  The funny part was that it was so warm, some of us didn't even want to wear our coats!  That's the joy of California in January!

Stepping into the 21st Century

Okay, okay, I know!  I'm WAY behind the times here.  But for someone who has literally sent ONE text massage her whole life, this is me jumping onto the information superhighway!  So we shall see how this blogging thing goes.