Lazy Days and Holidays

We've been doing a lot of relaxing lately around here. It's been nice for a change. We always seem so busy.



The kids love snuggling with Seth on the couch during the weekend.




While we're relaxing on the couch, it never fails that Silas will pick up a book and will want it read to him. He loves this book so much that he will read it with us.



We had a great Valentine's Day here. Norah had fun and was excited about the Valentines she brought home from school. And both Norah and Silas had fun enjoying special snacks from us too.

You got to love it when you get to pick up a dead president from preschool. Last week Norah learned about Presidents day in school. And when all the kids left the classroom they were wearing their new masks.

Sunday with the Johnsons

On this past Sunday we got to do a lot of celebrating. Cole and Beau Johnson had their Reaffirmation of Holy Baptism. They were both baptized in the hospital after they were born. It was fun to see them in their cute little outfits and to see how much they have grown in the last month. After church we went over to their house to help our niece Rowan celebrate her 6th birthday. They kids had fun at the Swamp People themed party. (Swamp People is a show on the History Channel.) There were crocodiles all over the place. We also got to try some real gator. One of Rowan's uncle ordered some right from Louisiana and prepared it for the party. It was pretty good. We can't wait for the next time we get to spend time with all our cousins.



Great Grandmas with Beau and Cole.



The girl cousins love it when we get together.

All the Johnson kids. Maren holding Cole and Rowan holding Beau.

Castle Builders

It was a tiny construction site at our house recently. Norah received a wooden castle model from our neighbor. She was very excited to put it together. She called it her princess castle.



Norah helping dad find the next step.



Of course, Silas liked helping too.



Norah liked organizing the nails.

Enjoying the final product.

Singing Along

Silas has really enjoyed singing songs lately (mostly doing the actions). Here is one of his favorites.

Having Fun in the Snow

On Monday of this week, Seth had a snow day with school so we got to have him home, which the kids loved. So in the afternoon we went out in the snow to play.



We are teaching them how to use a shovel early.

Getting ready to build their snowman.

"Cheese!" Silas was happy eating snow off his gloves almost the entire time.

Hanging out in their snow fort.

Norah relaxing in her snow chair.

Our first snowman of the year and yes, he is a Brewers fan.

Silas trying some hot chocloate after coming inside. Needless to say, he loved it.

Norah loved hers too.

"Mmmmm."

GRANDPA!!!

On Tuesday we had a very special visitor, Grandpa Berg! He was in the midwest to visit family and we were glad we were on the list. He was able to spend the day with us and spent the night. Norah and Silas LOVED Grandpa. Especially Norah, who enlisted Grandpa to play pretend with her almost the entire time he was here. He was also very sweet and took us out to a dinner. We were sad to see him go, but we're excited for when we get to see him next.

Enjoying ice cream Grandpa bought them after supper.

You should have seen his face when he was all done.

Happy Birthday Grandma Jaeger

On January 13th we were able to help Seth's Grandma Jaeger celebrate her 85th birthday. We went out for a yummy fish fry with most of the Jaeger clan. There was well over 70 people. We are so happy we were able to join the party.



Grandma Jaeger is in the middle with all of her children.



With the grandchildren who were able to come.

Grandma Jaeger with grandchildren and great grandchildren that were there.