Auj is 7

Audrey's birthday came on a snowy day again this year.  Friday we got an inch of ice followed by snow.  Unfortunately, we were unable to go to Evansville to see Shopkins Live, but we still had her party on Saturday.

 The kids had a blast painting ceramics, letters of their names, canvases, and decorating cup cakes. 

 On Monday, her actual birthday, it snowed more.  In spite of the snow, Mimi made it to Owensboro.  We celebrated with pizza and cake.  Audrey is anxious for her horse back riding lesson. 

Running in 2017

Well, I didn't follow through on my plan of running less in 2017.  I actually ran 241 more miles than last year.  Running a half marathon definitely upped my mileage.  It was fun to run this race with Adam.  Alexander ran several races as well.  Audrey and Owen did as well.  So running is becoming a family event so that's exciting.  It's exciting to see what is in store for our family in 2018.  Alexander can join the running club this year so that will push him to keep working hard. 

Chrismtas 2017

We enjoyed a glorious Christmas.  Santa brought Alexander a pitching machine.  Owen received a sports set of table games.  Audrey received a beautiful cape for herself and her doll.  The boys got the Nintendo Switch from Gimpa and Audrey got the American Girl Julie she has been hoping for.  Mommy got a new door.  This door was the original door of the house my parents built in 1993. It is a special piece of my family that is now here in Owensboro.  
 

We enjoyed a few falling snow flakes on Christmas Eve.  We had been to Frankfort the Friday before Christmas.  It was a quick drive there and back.  The visit was quick, but we did get to see the whole family.

There's nothing sweeter than seeing the pure joy on your children's faces on Christmas.  Happy birthday to our Savior.