Sunday, January 26, 2014

christmas in january...in minnesota...

i've said this before but after this year i mean it! WHY do we meet in minnesota in january for christmas when we live in california?!?! it was 70 degrees when we left home - and a balmy 5 above when we arrived in mn. when we left mn it was -20 - and 70 when we arrived home. yes, we are in a massive drought. yes, we have earthquakes occasionally. but seriously. you are not in danger of freezing to death if you need to take the dogs for a walk around our neighborhood. just saying...

despite the frigid temps, we had lots of family fun and checked off the "honey-do" list from my mom. 

 pete with the kiddos - al (3), luke (5), and kieran (7)

 luke showing off his dimples...that he uses for good & evil

 superhero fun!

 mom and madeline (15) - she's driving AND is taller than all the girls

 our favorite munchkins

 getting everyone to smile nicely is a process...

 mostly successful on the smile front

lego fun with pete's childhood legos