Saturday, January 23, 2016

Sledding Fun

The boys LOVE playing outside in the snow, especially Owen.  The snow has been pretty
minimal in Oak Park this winter, so while we were in Wausau we took advantage of the
snow they had.  The boys have never been sledding before, so when Grandma suggested it
we jumped at the idea.  I knew Owen would love it.

He and Ryan started by going down a few times together.  The first time was one of the
funniest.  They walked up the hill, got all situated and Owen had a look of pure excitement
on his face.  They waited for their turn, pushed off from the hop of the hill, and Ryan expertly
steered them down the hill using his feet to slow and steer them.  What he didn't realize was
his foot was creating a constant stream of snow that was shooting right in Owen's face.
Needless to say, I don't think Owen saw much of his first trip down the hill.


But they quickly got it figured out and had a blast together.



Then once Owen got the hang of it, he went on his own.  He was so brave!




 We even put Joe on the tube for a short ride by himself,



 but he was much more comfortable having someone riding with him.



Truth be told he was probably happiest watching and practicing walking up the hill.



We all had such a great time.  I'm sure there will definitely be more sledding in our near
future, assuming we get some snow in Oak Park.  Thanks for the great idea Grandma!!



Friday, January 22, 2016

Happy 4th Birthday Owen!!

Though we've been celebrating all week long, the big day is finally here...Owen's Birthday!
 We started bright and early at breakfast with a candle in his muffin.  Then Daddy went
and got special birthday sprinkle donuts (Owen's favorite!).


The celebration continued at lunch with Grandpa Jim where Owen got to blow out
another birthday candle.
 



 Finally it was time for the main event...Owen's birthday party.
 
















 Owen was so happy, loved all his gifts and truly had so much fun all day.  I love being able
to make his days special and it's even better when I have an amazing family to make him
feel extra special too.  We all love you so much and hope you had a great birthday Owen!!

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Birthday Surprise

Today we got to Grandma and Grandpa's and they had it all decked out for Owen's birthday.
 Balloons, decorations, pictures of the birthday boy, and his very own birthday tree.





 He walked in and was so excited with all of the balloons.  I hadn't put any up at his party
yesterday and he kept asking me where they were, so this totally made his night.  I know he
felt really special walking in there.  Way to go Grandma!!  You're the best!!
Let the birthday weekend begin!!

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Owen's Birthday Week

While it is not yet quite Owen's birthday, we've been doing our fair share of celebrating
all week long.  We started on Saturday with a trip to Rain Forest Cafe.


Then on Sunday we followed it up with a visit to Cold Stone Creamery where Owen got to
make his very own creation....mint ice cream with gummi bears and sprinkles.  I don't see it
making their menu anytime soon, but he really seemed to enjoy it.



Monday Owen and Joe were off from school so we had lunch with Ryan downtown.
Tuesday Owen got to pick out his birthday treat to take to school.  And today not only did we
get to spend the day with him at school, but we had his friend Asher over for lunch and then
the rest of his friends over for a birthday play date complete with "ninja" cupcake decorating.




 


Now tomorrow we're off to Grandma and Grandpa's so the celebration can continue.
Hey, you only turn 4 once.  Might as well live it up.  :)