jack and his bike

 for his birthday a couple of weeks ago, jackson got a bicycle.  we let him pick it out himself and he was so excited that he rode the bicycle to the front of the store and then all the way out to the car. 

due to weather and hectic schedules, he hasn't had much time to ride the bike.  but, as soon as he did, he took off!  after about 10 minutes of riding he came to me and said, "mom...i think i've got this down now...can we take the training wheels off?"

we still have not taken the training wheels off, but i love his confidence!

its about time

 since it took forever to brush thru her hair, reese finally decided it was time to get her hair cut and give it to locks of love.

 before

during

and after...cute!  now she can brush thru it...no problem!

i am so proud of her for growing it out and donating it.  her hair is gorgeous and 

i love that she is sharing it with someone in need!

fbc ski trip

 colin organized a fun ski trip for our church during the Christmas break

 it was great family time

 and great church family time.  25 people went...only a portion in the group pic above

 

 love when my kiddos get along

 we had so much fun skiing as a family

 kenz

 colin teaching jack to snowplow

 family pic

 just the girls

my little snow angel

we also went tubing

and ice skating

the kids were fantastic...everyone got along famously!

5 years old

 jack turned five on new years eve.  he keeps telling people, "i'm a whole handful now."

here are some pics commemorating the event.

he actually had three bday celebrations...

 he celebrated at granny and grandpa mac's house

 at home

(with lots of legos)

and on the ski trip!

happy birthday to my sweet 5 year old boy! 

 i have no idea what i would do without you!