Mama got a new ride!

I love Zoe.  She was the first car I bought as an adult (with Joe).  She was a lightly used, low mileage, and a beauty.  She served me well for about 7 years but she was 10 years old (but low mileage... 86000).   I really wasn't ready to let her go but some issues were arising and we didn't want to spend money on her soooo...  adios :( 

Meet the beautiful new highlander girl in my life.  A little more space (but nothing like Joe's ginormous Sequoia) and a lot more shine.  I love her and am looking for a name... time will tell.  The kids have wasted no time breaking her in...

Basketball is VERY funny....

Brody loved watching his cousin and uncle shoot baskets in their kitchen.  These belly laughs lasted a good 15 minutes....

Quick Nebraska Trip

Joe had a work trip to Omaha and Lincoln and the kids and I decided to tag along.  We were able to visit with family and have some fun on our own.  We went to the Omaha Zoo while Joe worked Monday.  It was FREEZING.  They have a lot of indoor options but even walking between buildings was painful.  Both the boys really loved the aquarium.  Probably has something to do with the fast moving and bright colored animals.  Kamden was most taken with the Bobcat.  I am referring to the piece of machinery that was in with the giraffes.... not the actual animal (which he barely glanced at).  That boy...

Tuesday I had a few hours to entertain the kids while Joe worked.  We visited the Lincoln Children's Museum and it was PERFECT for my boys.  Kamden probably would have stayed there all day if given the chance.  There was a tractor, fire truck, semi truck cab, police motorcycle, airplane, train, space ship, etc.  Seriously... it was heaven.  There were a lot of other pretend areas like a grocery store, bank, post office, doctor's office, etc.  But you can probably guess where Kamden spent all his time...

The boys driving in the semi truck cab.

Brody loved pushing around the shopping carts.

The tractor cab a screen inside showing images of actual farming.

The fire truck was complete with a hose and coordinating uniforms. 

I am so envious that we don't have anything of this scale in KC.  It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

Happy 2015!

 

oh the curls!

I have been dragging my feet to cut Brody's hair because he has adorable curls.  The constant hair in his eyes led me to do a quick trim of the bangs at home. 

Then it started to look a bit mullet-ish so I finally got him a proper cut right before Christmas.  Look at those curls!!!!  

Don't worry... they left just a few :)

After Christmas

The celebration with Nana took place a couple days after Christmas.  Kamden had a cold and since Aunt C is pregnant, we decided to keep him home.  Brody got to be the star of the day!

Thanks Aunt C for all these pictures :)

Christmas Day

After Christmas morning at home we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's for the day.  The first order of business was to play in the sandbox that was new for Christmas.  Sadly, I don't have any pictures but it was fun (the weather was surprisingly warm).  We opened presents early so the kids could still take afternoon naps. 

 The ball pit was a huge hit!

Kamden trying out his new boots!

My sister got my mom these great tags for her sewn gifts...

We made silhouettes of the 4 grandkids for my mom...

Delicious crab for dinner!!!!!