January/February new beginnings

The months January and February came to an end very quickly and now here is March.  All four of us were very sick over these past few months but we made the most of it.  

I took this photo 2 years later at the same park. 

So far this year of 2013, there has been a slew of new beginnings.  Our first and most precious new beginning is Jonas taking piano lessons in our own home. Ms. Niki was referred by our piano tuner and she has been a wonderful and perfect match for Jonas.  Every week, she is always in awe what this little 5 year old can comprehend and how quickly he is learning.  She told me after the 3rd week, "I have never taught a child that can absorb music this well."  He is really responsive and enjoys practicing everyday to perform for his piano teacher.  

Another new beginning has been a passion for card games; UNO, Spot It, War, Slap Jack, and Golf. Jonas loves the competitiveness, especially with Dad(because Jonas legitimately beats him often, heehee).

We introduced the boys to Roller Skating with our good friend, Kallie. Through the anguish of falling down several times, the boys walked away with an attitude "let's try it again when I'm 8 years old."

Silas continues to make us laugh.  He will do anything to be silly and not let our life be mundane.  Love this guy!

Skiing as a family has been such a joy!  Now that Jonas is skiing on his own, I have the privilege to teach Silas. We either go to Keystone or Breckenridge ski resort with our passes every weekend.

Matt and I had the opportunity to stay in Vail with our good friends, Tom and Corine for a long weekend.  We played hookie from work and enjoyed a powder day!

My cute man and I shredding through the trees. Brought back memories together when we first met.

For the past 6 months, we have attempted to remodel our master bathroom.  It's been difficult to find time but the boys let us know it's time to work.  They love using their own hammers for demo work.

Our first trip on the Lightrail with our good friend, Finley. We headed downtown Denver to see a kid's symphony program.

Their opening melody was the theme song for Star Wars.  Oh boy, were they in awe!

Finley, Silas, and Jonas in front of the Boechtter Hall.

Lunch with school friends is always such a delight.

Valentines day was still a recovery day for some of us with the flu or strep, but we indulged in some chocolates from Oma.

Prepared a fondue dinner for the 4 of us.

We had a lot of days in our PJ's and playing in the kitchen. What's up homeboys?

Finally the snow came in February.  The boys have been wishing for snow since Oma and Opa's Christmas break in Canada.

Our first time shoveling the snow off the driveway.  Silas was quite helpful in being Dad's assistant.  

 Jonas giving it his all to shovel the sidewalk.

 After our hard work, we built two snow forts.  The boys called it Echo Base on Hoth(Star Wars).

 The next day, the sun was out and melting the snow quickly.  The boys played hard knowing they didn't have that many days to enjoy it.

We tried out Snow Ice Cream with sprinkles accompanied with hot cocoa for snack.