If you look closely here, you can see that the kids are having a horseback ride on daddy. This is a routine thing we go through around here, though they are all getting heavy enough to make it almost impossible for me to give a … Read More →
Tag Archives: Playing
Playing With Engines
Today, Sarah asked to play with “engines.” So we brought down all the Thomas the Tank Engine tracks and trains for a little afternoon fun. She seemed to enjoy herself very much and refrained from eating the tracks…most of the time.
Some House Soccer
Stephen and I love to kick the ball around. If we can’t do it outside, we have a couple of balls and a goal we can kick around inside the house. He is a very enthusiastic soccer player, with pretty good skill for a three … Read More →
Her Pretend Phone
Sarah is now in the habit of putting her hand to her ear and saying “hi, hi, hi!” If we mention we were talking to Grandma or ask her if she wants to talk to Grandma, she immediately puts that hand to her ear. The … Read More →
Another Happy Day
Everyone in the house enjoys being around Sarah. She is happy, even when we are struggling. It is not too much to say she brightens every day with this, typical smile.
The Neighbor’s Toy
Before we departed for Watertown, the kids became very attached to a big-wheel that belonged to the neighbors. They had been nice enough to share, and as you can see, Elisabeth loved it. This picture reminds me to keep an eye out at the local … Read More →
Breaking the Ice
I just realized I hadn’t posted a number of pictures from the early Spring. Here Hannah and Stephen attempt to crush the last few pieces of ice in the yard. They felt this was a big help to daddy – who wasn’t planning to do … Read More →
I have glasses?
One day after church, Stephen asked if he could wear my glasses. He seemed to get a real kick out of bounding through the house with them on, and didn’t mind posing for a few pictures either. This series really shows our boy’s personality.
Warm Alaska Day
Warm weather has been the order of the day in Fairbanks for most of this winter. Yes, we have had our -40 days, but while the Lower 48 was freezing, we were usually above normal. Here are the kids enjoying a warm, outside-day recently. Oh … Read More →
Riding a Bike
The biggest activity of the summer for the kids was riding bikes. We have a rather large driveway and a lot of lights, so the kids were able to keep riding into the late afternoon. Here is Hannah taking one more loop around the yard … Read More →