Happy 40 years to the love of my life!

Birthday celebration #1

I had received a Gift Card to the Hotel Hershey.  I decided to surprise Nate for his 40th birthday (originally I thought he wouldn't want a party!).  We dropped the kids off at my mom's and he didn't know until we were there what was going on.  He was surprised and thrilled.  It was an unusually beautiful weekend in February and we had a wonderful night.  The hotel was beautiful, it was nice enough to enjoy some time outside.  We wandered the hotel, had a nice dinner, visited the hot tub and went down to the indoor courtyard lobby for a chocolate martini.  In the morning we had a yummy breakfast buffet and visited the Hershey Story museum before picking up the kids.  I believe he had a great 40th birthday weekend!

Birthday #2

Once I explained to him that I knew he wouldn't want a party because he was a little down about turning 40 and he then told me that a party would be ok.  So after we did our weekend away, the next weekend we had a small party with family and a few friends.

Basketball

Aliyah was excited to get to play this year along with Max.  I will say, it wasn't the greatest of all sports seasons.  I ended up doing most of the coaching because the real coach barely showed up.  The kids were awesome and actually fun to get to be with.  Aliyah was NOT into it at all so I spent a lot of time dealing with her attitude, but by the end it came together and they claim they both had fun.  (Though I'd be happy if we skip basketball all together from here on out!)

Mogel Reunion

Our annual January post-Christmas Mogel Reunion, now held in Harrisburg!

Missing 2 of the 9 (Becky & Kris)

 All the next generation!

We have a new official tallest, Grayson!

G & D were kind enough to bring dress up clothes to share with Aliyah!

Jim and Brenda actually had one more of mom-mom's applesauce in their freezer.  We all only got a little, but it was the last best thing we'll ever taste!

Some morning jam sessions...

And some evening Baconopoly

 

Winter fun

The end of 2015 was mild and illness free!  Then came the new year....

First illnesses of the school year really came mid-January.  It was a pretty good run so I can't complain.  Weird they got different stuff though.  Just trying to find some fun indoor activities.  Shaving cream is always a favorite!

This FINALLY happened!  

Then it snowed, and snowed and snowed.  The blizzard of 2016, over 30 inches dumped!

Someone was still getting over bronchitis and wasn't allowed out (in all fairness 30 inches of snow isn't all that fun to play in!)

 Snow paint

Never to much snow to grill!

 These two spending a TON of time together, not always like this but she did make them these beds to watch a movie with:)

She got an easy bake oven and was rather excited to try it out!

 Mid February hit 100 days of school!

And a little more snow...