Wednesday, February 20, 2013

A trip to Illinois

 We had a long weekend last weekend with the kids being out of school for President's day.  Eric took the day off too and we all went to Illinois to visit family!

We started our weekend at Grandpa Dan and Grandma Jill's on Saturday.  They had a special Avengers birthday cake for Sam to continue the celebration of him turning 5!  



It was a very eventful visit for Nick as well.  He lost his first tooth!  The tooth had been wiggly for about a year and it finally was ready to come out!  We waited until we were back home for the Tooth fairy to make her debut in the Horn household.  Nick was OK with this plan and was rewarded from the Tooth fairy with a gold dollar!



Ben, Sam and Nick loved playing with their uncles Scott and Michael!  They were so good to our boys and let them jump, drool and wrestle them the entire visit.



Grandpa, trying to enjoy a quite moment on the couch with the kids.  As you can see Nick had other plans in mind as he is reaching for Ben to start a little trouble!



Grandma Jill, Grandpa Dan, Scott, Michael and their dog Cubby!  The kids loved petting and chasing that poor little dog.  Grandpa Dan and Grandma Jill also have 2 cats, but they were smart enough to not be caught too long by our little boys' grasps! 


Sunday we spent the day at Uncle Dan and Aunt Deena's home with Grandma Bonnie and Uncle Boomer and Aunt Angie.  The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins Max, Emma and Jack, while the grownups enjoyed some adult beverages and conversation at the kitchen table!  

Eric and his brothers Dan and Aaron.  Eric decided to grow a beard this winter.  He fits in well with his brothers!

 Jackson and Logan.  So sweet!


Saturday, February 16, 2013

Happy Birthday Sam!

Sam celebrated his 5th birthday yesterday!  He started out the day with Greenbay Packer pancakes in yellow and green with 5 candles, at his request!


We spent the morning getting ready for the birthday party with Sam's friends.  


It was a Teenage Mutant Ninja Party!


We celebrated TMNT style at Interactive Academy with quite a few friends!











After running, jumping, tumbling and hanging on the bars, Sam was awarded a birthday medal! 





Next was pizza and cake!




Sam opened his presents when we got home.  He received some very fun toys!  We feel very lucky to have so many great friends to celebrate with!










Happy Birthday Ninja Turtle Sam!


Friday, February 15, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!

This is what was waiting for me on Valentines Day morning!  I am one lucky mommy!


I got to help out in Sam's preschool class' Valentines Day party.  I was in charge of the craft and we made candy robots!  The kids all seemed to enjoy this.



 Sam and his classmates.  


The boys couldn't wait to open up all of their Valentines!



And eat the candy!  They had such a sugar rush that afternoon! 


Nick also had a party in his kindergarten class.  He came home with a bag of loot too!


Soccer

All 3 boys are playing soccer right now.  Sam and Ben play in a Friday afternoon Little Kicker's League.  It's been a great sport for all 3 boys this winter!

  
Ben and his buddy Samuel.  I get to visit with Samuel's mom and sister while the boys play! 



Sam's league scrimmages quite a bit.  Sam is a pretty good player!



Stamps at the end.  Always a favorite!


Nick plays on Saturday afternoons on his team, the Sharks!  He is an aggressive player and is always going for the ball, or falling down after kicking it!






Sam and Ben enjoy playing soccer with Daddy during Nick's games.