Happy Friday!

Happy Friday.  This post has no point other than to brag about this handsome dude.  Because after he got ready for school he looked grown up and handsome as ever.  Such a sweet boy.  GO BISON!

Gymnastics Update.

 Kenzie has been practicing hard at gymnastics all season.  I can't believe the progress she has already made.  She seems to really like it and have somewhat of a natural ability.  It is a lot of time at the gym-5 hours/week but she seems to handle it just fine.

I stay and watch most days but usually can not see a thing.  This place is insane in the evenings between all of the gymnasts and their parents.  I was excited they were practicing up front and I was able to watch a few things before taking big sister across town to dance.  I snapped the above video and it turned out beyond adorable with all the girls giggling.  I'm so proud of Kenzie and how well she's doing with all of her activities at such a young age.  

Emma is 11.

Happy Birthday to our sweet little Emma who turned 11 years young today.  Emma has had a rough couple months but seems to be back to herself and doing very well!  It was so nice outside that we were even able to take her for a birthday walk!  She was very excited and loved using her wooly mammoth coat for the weather.  31 degrees in January?!  We'll take that! 

We spoiled the princess with a cup of whipped cream and even sang her Happy Birthday...

 Emma had endless birthday snuggles...even Bella joined in.  I can't believe this sweet little pup is 11 years old!  She is SO loved!

Happy New Year!

Happy 2016 from our family to yours!  2015 was a busy, fun year for our family and we can not wait to see what the next year will bring.  Each year seems to be going by quicker than the last so Ryan and I are trying very hard to be present in our daily lives!  I explained what New Years Resolutions were to the kids and they each had one: Landon-to whine less -Kadence-to stop talking back -Kenzie-to not cry at gymnastics and dance.  I was pretty proud of their grown up responses! :) 

We decided to kick the New Year off in the pool!  We had a relaxing day and were able to spend most of the day with Ryan, too! May God bless you all in 2016!

Last day of 2015!

Unfortunately, Ryan took in house call on New Year's Eve so we had to party without Daddy!  Since the kids had all been fighting bugs and we didn't get to do all of the fun things we wanted to over break, I decided to let them stay up until midnight to celebrate.  I let them all choose things to do to stay busy! Earlier in the evening we made a trip to Barnes & Noble (along with the rest of the Fargo metro) so the kids could spend their gift cards from Grandpa Ken and Grandma Debbie.  The kids had so much fun picking out their own things!  They each chose some new books so we spent some time reading our new books!  We also played A TON of games! So fun!

I made a giant blanket bed on our living room floor and after some coloring we turned on New Years Rockin' Eve!  The kids loved the music and we had so much fun being silly.  I had made snacks per their request-chex mix, puppy chow and rice krispie bars.  Apparently, we LOVE cereal.

I was shocked but we all made it to midnight and were able to say "Happy New Year" and smooch one another.  Kenzie just didn't understand where the ball went when it dropped?  We all snuggled together and slept on the floor ALL night long!  I'm so lucky!

Pukesmas?

 This pretty much sums up the end of our Christmas celebration.  It always seems as though our family gets some type of illness around one major holiday every year.  Unfortunately, we usually share it with those we love and everyone ends up sick.  Oh the joys of 3 young children!  I am pretty sure we had a Norovirus and spread it through the entire house of people for the Strasburg Christmas very quickly.  Yikes!

Hopefully this will be our bad bout of the stomach bug for the year!  Tis the Season!  Stay healthy! 

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas from the Strasburg's!  Happy Birthday Jesus!