Goodbye, George Bush

Just a few more hours!

Can't say we'll be missing him.

Trip to the snow

We went to the Sierras today for a day trip. We intended to go to Yuba Gap, the closest snow park, but they were full by the time we arrived, so we went another 5 minutes up the road to Cisco Grove, where you can sled and play in the snow.






The kids had a great time!








Owen and Douglas did a lot of sledding, snowball fighting, and general playing around in the snow.







This sled, which we bought last year at Big 5, turned out to be the best one. It is padded like a boogie board so it makes going over those bumps less painful.
























Dan giving Owen a hand...


















As well as Douglas








Douglas enjoying the ride








It was pretty up there, but there wasn't too much snow. What was there was also fairly icy because it hasn't snowed in the mountains for a few weeks.






Douglas liked throwing snowballs.

Happy birthday Douglas

Douglas had his birthday party today at Davis Diamonds Gymnastics. The kids had lots of fun.

He selected an Ice Age-themed cake with some cool animals on it.






Blowing out the candles









Yes, we want cake!








Lined up to jump in the foam bouncy pit








Trying out the balance beam

Rock, paper, scissors

Stolen from a DailyKos comment.

Notice who always wins.

Owen rocking out

Recent photos

Owen playing the Xmas gift!







And of course Dan has to have a turn too...








Owen took this picture of Dan and his college buddies at a restaurant in New York. From left, Dan, Adam, and Mike.








Owen enjoying the armor at the Met







Rockefeller Center Christmas tree









Owen on top of the Empire State Building on a foggy day







The gingerbread house the kids and I made








Violet









Douglas and his friend Makena

Time for a nap

Gee, maybe we should make one for Violet.

Wheee

Douglas and Owen having fun at Whaleback Park in West Davis today.