Do the dishes or else...

Ok...so I didn't actually tie David up until he did the dishes, it just happened to be where he was practicing a rope trick that might possibly be used in the summer curriculum. He had to explain how to do it (on paper) for the students and had me take pictures of each step...but it sure does make me look like mean wife, eh? (Thankfully David is great at washing dishes, even when not threatened. =])

New House

Christmas Break gave time for David to help my Dad build an adorable doll house for my niece, Salomae. Many, many hours were spent to complete it. The joke was that this was a practice run in building a house before this spring...no joke...we are planning to begin building a house this spring! We feel so blessed that the Lord has provided this opportunity!!!

Learning to Ice Skate

Ever since summer when her mom bought her ice skates, Josie (my niece) has been begging to ice skate. What a perfect thing for her "Canadian Aunt and Uncle" to do with her while visiting. She was a determined 4 year old and did great. David helped her stand at first but then I put my skates on and we skated for real.

After an hour, Josie could stand up on her own; at least while she was leaning up the boards that is!

Rick-a-Rick got to experience an ice rink for the first time. It's fun even in boots!

Ginger Bread Houses

It was SO fun to be in Minnesota for Christmas and see family and friends. My neices and nephews are growing up! They are so fun and so cute! Here's My sister Rachel with our brother's daughter, Salomae (age 3 1/2). Rachel made the gingerbread and we got to help the kids put them together.

Josie (age 4), Rachel's daughter.

Lots of fun building and eating!

My mom (aka "Bumma" or "Grandma") with Christopher (aka Rick-a-Rick) age 2 1/2