Long Lake

I got the great pleasure of traveling with Josh's 6th grade class this
year to the Long Lake Conservation Club. We took off Wednesday March 11th after a 2 hours late start to school. It was a long slow bus ride, but we made it there safe and sound. Those school bus drivers are pretty amazing. We got to Long Lake and the fun began. I think it was like 11 below zero, but our grounp headed out snowshoeing. I LOVED IT. Josh and I have already been looking on EBAY for a pair or 6 of those bad boys. What great fun! It was super cold, but you never would of known as it was just beautiful up there. The week was busy, but so worth it. I am so happy that I was able to partake in this great event. I would recommend to anyone reading this if you are able to go with your kid, sign up and do it. What a trip to remember!

Here is a highlight of what we all did.........
-snowshoed
-cross country sking
-some creapy class about snakes
-orientering
-snow snakes.....its a game with pool sticks, not real snakes......wasnt happy at first when I saw the name......I did threaten to cry.....
-And the Alpha wolf hunt.........I didnt get to do it....
it is a game played at night where you go out and search for the "alpha wolf" and it howls back....well needless to say, one little guy in my group started to have an astma attack.......I pulled him aside and explained the game to him, and he didnt care, he wasnt going into the woods at 10:00 at night!!! So another teacher took my group and back to camp we went.

All in all, it was a great week. I totally loved it!

Isabella's Early Birthday Present

Two years ago, Izzy asked Jeremy to shave. He had shaved when he had sinus surgery and she loved the feeling of kissing his smoothe face. He told her she had to talk to me, and I said NO! I like the facial hair!!! What can I say, its a good look! So the deal was struck that he could shave it for her birthday.........and so it began!

We were talking birthday presents last week and she said Daddy, dont forget, you have to shave. Well today is the eve of her birthday and the deed is done. It is so cute to watch her walk by him and want to rub his face!

Izzy would like me to edit this...these are before......

during.......

After
And for that I am ok with him shaving it off once a year!
Happy Birthday Bella!