Winter so far.

 Well like many areas we have had quite the interesting winter this year. We got a lot more snow than we normally get and that turned into a lot more snow days (9 total) and a lot of time stuck inside...oh and really cold temps! We managed though and are finally getting some warmer temps this week.

We managed to get out with friends a few times this winter. 

We went out for dinner and drinks with friends to a great new restaurant and had a fun night. 

A pic of the girls...me, Bridget and Lisa

Indoor soccer has started. Lucas had his first game and they won! 

The team went out for breakfast afterwards to celebrate. 

(Addison has her first game coming up this weekend).

This past weekend is the highlight of our winter. We drove 6+ hours to the Wisconsin Dells over President's day weekend and spent 4 great nights at the Wilderness Territory (Glacier Canyon) with 4 of my best friends since junior high and their families. We spent some great quality time together, acting like kids along with our kids in the waterpark and just had a great time. If you have not been to the Dells with your family....I totally recommend it. 

Here are a few pics from our trip...

The wave pool....one of 3 indoor waterparks that we had access to during our stay. I haven't laughed that hard in so long.

Bob had the opportunity to take Lucas skiing for the first time. He loved it. 

These kids are such good buddies.

Crazy kids going tubing. 

We went out for dinner to celebrate Becky's birthday. I can't believe how many birthdays we have celebrated with each other. It was a great trip and I hope we do it again!!!

(Marina, me, Pam, Becky, Venessa)

The other highlight of our winter....after almost 6 years in our house we have finally decided to finish the basement. We are hiring out some of the work and doing some of it on our own. I can't believe how many decisions have to be made and how much is involved....and how much dust there is all over my house and the mess! It will be all worth it though! Stayed tuned. 

Here is a pic from early in the construction. 

We already have walls up and are ready to start painting and putting in floors soon!!!