New Addition

Many of you might have thought with that headline that we were going to have another baby. That is not happening!!! A few months ago Todd decided that the Nelsons need a dog so Garret could get exercise every day. We researched and found a breeder of Labradoodles(labrador retreiver and poodle) in Pueblo which is about an hour away. Well, I kept it a secret until today when we pulled up to their house. The kids were so excited! We went in and picked the dog which you see in the pictures below. After much discussion, we decided to name this little puppy Toby. He is so cute! He will come home with us on the 27th of March.

Snow Day Morning

Well, usually I wake up at 5am to exercise but I woke up to check and see if the district called a snow day. They only called a two hour delay. I couldn't go back to sleep and I don't feel like going to the gym just yet so I thought I'd blog. I always enjoy other's blogs but not sure if I'm that interesting.
This weekend we took the three older kids skiing. We left on friday and it was snowing here all the way to the mountains. Took us about three hours to get there. We ate our dinner and headed down to play at the ice rink. Copper Mountain has a fun ice rink with lots of snow around it. Too much snow on the ice but Todd made an awesome sledding ramp for the kids.
Next morning we were ready to ski. All the kids were enrolled in lessons. Garret decided to try boarding. He did quite well and is planning to make that switch. Brenna is a natural on skis and learned to turn a little better. Luke is still learning to turn. His last run with me he fell back into snowplowing down the mountain.
Todd says I haven't improved in my skiing since we started back 4 yrs ago. I guess I'll need lessons next time. Todd is an amazing skiier! His skis stay together the entire time.
Anyway, we had a great time but I was a little tired yesterday during church. I love the time together having fun.
Now, off to go shovel the driveway!