happy trails....

Cute Ellie picked her own party theme this year... camping. It was fun to think up things for the theme... Austen was a helpful "camp counselor", helping with arts and crafts, and leading the troop in a rousing rendition of "baby shark" around the camp fire. Nana, Papa, and Corey were so much help as well! We roasted hot dogs AND s'mores, went on a scavenger hunt to find their camp shirts, and even made a popsicle stick frame! Just like "camp". The girls were ADORABLE and SO good! Ellie is blessed with many sweet friends. Happy Trails, Ellie!

we love the snow!

Last weekend, on Ellie's birthday, we ALL headed up to Sierra Summit for some more powder. This time, Aidan and my niece Kiera tried out skiing, and Ellie strapped on a snowboard.

At the beginning of the day, I really wondered how it would all turn out. I tried to help Ellie, and it was like trying to hold up a wet noodle. Aidan was a little freaked out by the long things attached to his boots and the way he kept falling when trying to simply walk. It was funny, but not....

So, then came the lessons. YEA! We were all running back and forth, since we had 5 kids in three different lessons at different locations. (Austen and Noah were also busy skiing the "real" slopes...) A couple of hours later, it was amazing to see the improvement! Aidan kept telling me he didn't WANT to do "pizzas"... he wanted to go FASTER!!! We rode the "Magic Carpet" again and again and down he would go. SO CUTE! And Ellie! She got the hang of the snowboard so fast! She looked SO adorable with her little arm stretched out front and gliding down the hill. The day was a smashing success with 1) no blizzard, 2) no injuries, 3) tons of smiles. The Greenlaws might ALL be on the slopes next season! :) Thanks for a fun day, guys!
















Britt got all the video footage of the day... click here to see all the kids in action. (except for Noah, who was skiing the black diamond runs at the time)

March Birthday Mania

Corey had his birthday yesterday (I can't BELIEVE he's 40!!), and Ellie turns 6 tomorrow... Corey ALMOST got Ellie for a present on his birthday, but not quite. Corey- not so excited about his big day (but he LOVED ;) his sign... thanks, Camille!), and Ellie can't wait for hers! I love them both like crazy and wish them the very best for the next year of their lives!

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A natural!

We thought we'd see if Ellie could take her training wheels off, now that she's almost 6 and all.... It took her about 10 minutes to figure it out... and she's now riding like crazy. She went with her Dad and brothers to ride on a trail and LOVED it. "I didn't fall even ONE time, mom!" she told me proudly. Another biker in the family. We are so happy!