Our First Teenager!

Happy Birthday to my enthusiastic, cheerful & sweet-spirited teen! We love you so much!!

Christy's Earrings

Christy is turning 13 later this week, and she decided that she wanted to get her ears pierced. So, we went to the mall and had some "girl time". We enjoyed ourselves, and I am so thankful for my wonderful daughter who is so much fun to talk to...about anything!

Snow Cave

My kids are enjoying their "snow cave" in our yard! Eric Crafton did a great job of shoveling it out!

Exercise...Minnesota-style

Eric & Christy got their exercise Minnesota-style today, and now they're wiped out!

Valentine's Day Flowers

My amazing hubby worked 12 hours last night, but still brought home flowers and made me breakfast! He even stayed up later than usual to spend some time with me. He is so good to me...I love you, Eric Crafton! You are my perfect Valentine!

Amaryllis

My twins are especially appreciative of this beautiful Amaryllis that their Aunt Holly sent:

New Game

Here is one of our favorite new games that Eric & I bought as a Christmas gift to each other. It is a lot like "Settlers of Catan", but a little more complex. Success in the game relies more on strategy than chance. Love it!