Discovery Center

Mommy and Daddy both had to work all day Friday, so Nonni got the pleasure of watching both kids all day. Uncle Ben was in town so he got to help out. Uncle Ben, Uncle Elliott and Nonni decided to take the kids to the Discovery Center of Idaho to do some exploring. The Discovery Center has over 160 different, interactive, hands-on science exhibits to explore. While a lot of the exhibits are for older children there are some that toddlers can enjoy such as the marketplace. Nonni mentioned that Pennington really like the ball exhibit. Both kids got to lay on the bed of needles. Nonni warned up that we should not try to take the kids by ourselves. We have been debating getting a family membership. It is only $50 for the whole family for an entire year. This is pretty cheap since it costs $13 for the family to go one time. With our busy schedules we are just not sure we will be able to go enough. Below are some pictures of the kids at the Discovery Center.

Tot Lot

I can't remember if I have talked about our neighborhood Tot Lot before. It is great to have a playground so close to our home. I would say the Tot Lot is between 1/8 and 1/6 a mile from our house. Less than a 5 minute walk for adults but can take as much as 15 minutes if the little ones want to walk. Pennington has gotten really good at riding his balance bike and is able to ride it to the Tot Lot and back. The Tot Lot has a basketball court, two slides, tunnels, ladders, and swings. In the pictures below, it looks like Piper is swinging on the big kid swing and Pennington in the baby swing. I just love Piper's expression.

First Day of School

Piper had her first day of school today. Pennington was very excited to show Piper what to do. He even told Johnny and I all about how Piper cried at nap time. Denise said Piper did really well. She got sort of cranky around noon but didn't want to lay down for a nap yet. She did take a nap after Pennington laid down next to her. I guess someone knocked on the door of the school around 2 which woke everyone up so Piper only napped for about an hour. Denise mentioned that she didn't have very wet diapers. This is pretty normal for Piper. She doesn't pee all that much. We haven't been very concerned about it since she is continuing to grow, eats like a pig, and does have a few wet diapers a day. Overall it was a very successful first day. She didn't even cry when we left her. Below is a recent picture of Little Miss Piper. It was taken a few days ago. She definitely doesn't look like an infant anymore.

Winter Cabin Adventure

After Daddy put in two 15 hour days working on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day we all headed up to the cabin with Grandma to meet Nonni and Poppy for some winter fun at the cabin. We took the kids over to Tamarack so they could see what skiing was all about. I definitely think Pennington is interested in learning how to ski. We are tentatively thinking about trying it out later this spring. If not this spring then definitely next year. The kids loved playing in the snow. Pennington got to eat snow for the first time. It is crazy how children just know they should try eating snow. Of course he loved it. The kids built there first snowman and snow woman with Nonni, Poppy, and Grandma while Daddy and I went skiing. While we were at the cabin Brundage Ski Resort was celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a bonfire and fireworks show. It was awesome because it was at 6pm so the kids were wide awake for everything. Below are some pictures of our Winter Cabin Adventure.

6 - 8th Night

Well I tried to post every day but I got behind. The sixth night (Christmas Day) was pretty chill. I was at home with the kids by myself while Johnny was working a 15 hour shift. Uncle Rocky came by to drop off the kids gifts which have been some of there favorite. A radio flyer scooter for Pennington and a vacuum for Piper.

For the seventh night we didn't even light the candles because we were driving up to the cabin with Grandma to meet Nonni and Poppy.

For the eight night we lit the candles at the cabin. Below is a picture of the whole family.

5th Night

For the fifth night of Hanukkah we lit the candles at home before heading over to Uncle Elliott and Leasley house for Christmas Eve. If you watch closely you can see Pennington trying to sing along. Enjoy!

4th Night

For the fourth night of Hanukkah the kids and I joined Nonni and Poppy at the Synagogue Hanukkah Party. There was lots of traditional food, including sufganiyot (aka donuts). This year they had the guy that sells the mini donuts down at the Saturday Market come and make donuts which was awesome. Pennington loved the suganiyot. Piper enjoyed the fact that she was able to dress up. She is really starting to be interested in her clothing and accessories. Below is a video of the kids dancing at the Hanukkah Party.