The second Sledding adventure.

Here we are at our normal hill. However, this picture was taken last week before our rain storm. So all of this is now ice.

For some reason we decided to go sledding again anyway.

Well, on a trip with my dad Kaleigh and him flipped. Since she was okay and we took her a few more times. Til Keith flipped with her. She got a little banged up but she just went home with daddy and nursed her owie. While Brenden, Nana, G'Pop and I stayed out a little longer. Brenden enjoyed a few runs alone and a few runs with all of us in our "boat"...


A few runs later he decided he wanted to become a luge expert. Well, it was his first time feet first fully lying down. Unfortunately he hit a bump and flipped the sled. I had before pictures, but decided these were better to post, as he had a chance for all the redness to go down. He's our resident tough guy. He never screamed, only whimpered a little and begged me to clean his nose out. Yes he also had a bloody nose which stopped pretty quickly. He was pretty tough wants to go out again soon. I told him he can go after the next snowfall.
But this was them just a few hours later playing their favorite game. Hit Brenden in the head and laugh. If you notice the background we are watching hockey. My dad says Brenden is just getting prepared for the start of his hockey career.

See they are still my favorite kids just with some bumps and bruises. Thank goodness we saw their school director today and explained where it all came from. Lucky for us she had already guessed as their primary president. I hate explaining where all the scrapes and bruises come from. So who's coming to visit us and join us sledding?

Sledding

Here's some pictures of us sledding last week. Pictures of yesterday are to come.



Here's Brenden after conquering the slope all by himself. He had a great time going all alone. He felt like the big boy he is.

Here's Kaleigh after a run with dad. Can you tell it took a lot out of her? She loves the snow. But we have no idea why she prefers to lie face down in it.



Here they are ready for another run. It's a pretty nice view.

It's a White Christmas

The Morning started with a beautiful blanket of snow and our buddies morning snack.Keith got two things he's always wanted A Giant Gummy Bear (on a stick). And a board game he can finally win.
Kaleigh got something Keith has always called her... I think she was confused... and something she has always wanted. (from Nana and G'Pop)



Brenden got a DJ which he immediately had to share with his loving sister, but had his favorite brothers he didn't have to share.
Brenden even got a present for mommy. What a sweet guy.
And Brenden's best buddy, got his best buddy. What a fun present exchange... now to get ready for dinner. Thank goodness for the occupation the pony and Didj are bringing.



Oh one more note... After we saw what was in the following video we couldn't help ourselves we ran out to our favorite spot and went sledding.

Last Chance for a Christmas Card

So this year I decided to make Christmas cards. Yea, that was a not a good idea. I did them in phases. And each time I decided that I was missing something. So 7 weeks later here I am with pieces of cards. But nothing actually done. Mostly I blame my crazy obsession with my new job that I love so much. I don't mind. Hey I decided to use the new sort of decent picture of us for our cards this year. Again I'm running to costco at last minute to get our cards out. Unfortunately I am missing some addresses... Natalie, Dejah, Amy, Andrea, Don, Vanessa, Ashley, Liz... and a few more that have either moved in the past year or whatever. So please email them to me at river_hopkins@hotmail.com. Thanks guys! and if you don't Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas Tree Decoration Party!

Brenden was confused which holiday it was.

The coolest ornament.

Yea, what a good FHE. We decorated our neighbor's Christmas tree. it was so much fun. Too bad for every ornament that was hung two fell down. They had a great time. I just thought I'd share a few pictures.

We sure had fun!

bored yet again...

1. Did you date someone from your high school?
Yes
2. What kind of car did you drive?
vans
3. Were you a party animal?
not at all
4. Were you considered a flirt?
ha ha ha
5. Where you in band, orchestra, or choir?
Choir
6. What was your most embarrassing moment in high school?
well, I finally shared this for the first time without crying. I was a freshman and I had injured my wrist. My mom (I lived with my dad at the time) took me to get my cast. My mom stayed over in my room and insisted on driving me to school the next day. I told her to just drop me off in the back where the field was, because my first class was in the back of the school. I made sure to hug and kiss her good bye to avoid embarrassment. I got halfway through the field and I heard my mom yelling. Running after me saying how much she was going to miss me and that she loved me so much. As people were driving by honking and yelling... Oh did I mention she wasn't wearing pants?
7. Were you a nerd?
not so much
8. Were you on varsity teams?
track
9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled?
once
10. Can you still sing the fight song?
No
11. Who were your favorite teachers?
Mr Nino and Mr Vaughn
12. What was your school full name?
Corona Senior High School
13. School mascot?
Panthers
14. Did you go to the Homecoming dance and with who?
I did... but I don't remember his name. I think it was Sean, but that may have been my WF date.
15. If you could go back, would you?
ha ha ha not for a million dollars.
16. What do you remember most about graduation?
the bee that tried to sting me... and almost getting kicked out for jumping out of my seat. I tried explaining I'm allergic.
17. Where did you go senior skip day?
Huntington Beach
18. Were you in a club?
nope
19. Have you gained some weight since then?
Not some... a ton.
20. Who was your prom date?
didn't go cause I hated my date!!!
21. Are you planning on going to your 10 yr reunion?
I hadn't til I talked to my best friend and we decided on going to make fun of people.
22. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?
Just have fun. And for gosh sakes be good.


I tag everyone.

One More Day

So I just found out that blood work has come back for my dad... and there is still cancer. It's been hard for him to deal with. All I know is that I just want him to be happy and healthy.