Mogul Mouse

One of the reasons we were excited about our unexpected move to Boise was the potential for skiing.  Kyle grew up skiing in the PNW and I enjoyed learning how to ski while we lived in Seattle.  We were both excited about the prospect of Knox & Isla learning how to ski as little kiddos.  So, when the opportunity arose we signed Knox up for ski lessons.  The official name of the class is 'Mogul Mouse'. He goes for 2 hours every Saturday for the month of January. We drive him up to the ski hill and drop him off at the 'Mouse House', not kidding- how cute is that? He is with an instructor and two other kids for the two hours and then we pick him back up.  So far he is loving it! He's riding the big chair lift and even skied down on his own last week! It's crazy how fast kids learn.

Kyle getting Knox all geared up!

ready to go!

heading to the Mogul Mouse House

Knox is on the left in yellow

Knox is on the right

Go Knox!

Down!

learning to walk on the skis

in line for the magic carpet to take him up the hill

riding the magic carpet

little ski guy!

Loved it!!

Isla enjoying the band at the ski hill

Waiting for brother's lessons to be over

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-Stacie

Christmas in Spokane

Knox & Isla are at the perfect age for Christmas to be downright magical.  We started early this year with decorations, baking cookies, an advent ornament tree, christmas movies and christmas lights.  By the time the week of Christmas rolled around Knox & Isla were in a frenzy over baby Jesus' birthday and Santa coming.

We drove to Spokane on Sunday to spend the week with Kyle's family.  The cousins had a blast playing together and getting ready for the big day.  As part of our annual tradition we all went to a Christmas Eve service and then out to dinner.

Knox & Isla ready for Christmas Eve church

at least we're all looking at the camera!

On Christmas day we managed to space all the presents out throughout the day and the kids had fun doing lots of opening and playing with their new toys.  We also made a birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus. It was a great day and I tried to really enjoy every moment of it. I know the older they get the less magical it will become.

Knox opening his toy from Santa

Isla trying her best to open her gifts by herself

excitement!

new princess blanket- she loves anything pink

spiderman blanket- he loves anything superhero

 

Ironman! 

Princess Ariel doll- she loves her some princesses

Nana with all her grandkids

We stayed for a week and then headed back to Boise. The trip home was a little dicey with a lot of snow over 'Deadman Pass'. The name itself made me nervous but we made it home safe and sound! 

-Stacie