Happy Birthday Papa!!!

We celebrated Grandpa Beyer's birthday a little early and had a such a fun time as usual.  The cousins always have an incredible time together.  They are all so different in their own way but they all get along so well together.  They truly are like best friends!

 

Happy Birthday to you, Papa!  We look up to you in so many ways.  You are loved and adored by all of us!  We are blessed beyond words!  XOXO 

Happy Birthday Papa!!!



Just chillin'



These two are like brothers!

Giggles from the girls :)

These two have such a special bond :)

LOVE that smile!

Crazy game of Hot Potato!

We just HAD to take advantage of the warmer weather last weekend.  It felt wonderful to be outside in January with just sweatshirts on and not be cold.  The boys played some baseball with Dad and we were able to go on a family bike ride.  I could get used to this weather!!  Is it spring yet?! 

Bike Ride in January

Playing some baseball with Dad :)



 We had to go check out Miss Anna and her cheerleading.  She was the loudest one and the cutest!!!

 

Anna, you look adorable!!!

 Dad brought home the largest apple we have ever seen!  It weighed 1.65 lbs.  Needless to say, it was our snack to share for the entire family last night. 

Giant size apple compared to a "normal" size apple!

Basketball / Star Student

Alex started his basketball season back in December and picked it up again after the New Year.  He seems to really enjoy it and his ability has improved exponentially from last year.  His strength is his defense and his height doesn't hurt.  He's scoring more baskets this year too which is fun to watch!

DEFENSE!!!

He shoots!  He scores!!!

This kid has skills!

Sean was Star Student last week in 4K.  We worked hard on putting together a poster to show the class and I was lucky enough to help out in the classroom that day to see him present.  He did so great and wasn't shy at all.  He talked about all the cool pictures and some of his favorite things.   He enjoyed being line leader and having special duties in the classroom all week.  His teachers raved about his at conferences and said everyone wants to be Sean's friend because he's so nice and likeable.  His favorite activity in class is the art center and brings home some pretty spectacular drawings!

STAR STUDENT

Alex has been working hard on his social studios project this past week.  He has to present his project on the state of Louisiana.  He's learned a lot of little history fun facts about the state from his history lovin' Dad so hopefully he can present in a fun and educational way!  

Louisiana Project

 The Packers are hanging in there for at least one more week!  Such an exciting game!!!

Rootin' on the Pack with my #1 fan!

Uncle Mark is the sweetest!!!
Thanks for letting Seanie take care of your monkey :)

Happy New Year!

Alex and Sean had a fun and relaxing week off for Christmas break.  It was a much needed break from the school routine for everybody including me!  Dave enjoyed his time off as well and took the boys to Chuck E Cheese and Fun Timez to burn off some energy!

 

Holy Apostles sponsored a Rolling Skate night for the school so the boys laced up their skates and tried rolling skating for the very first time.  It didn't look pretty!  The boys were on their butts a lot more than on their feet.  Alex threw in the towel after a few times around the rink.  Sean started to get the hang of it but didn't love it.  We ended up doing a lot more socializing than skating but that was okay.  Maybe next year for the skating...

 

First time on skates!

Sean and Mom having fun!

Bouncin' around at fun Timez!

Cashing in on the tickets at Chuck E Cheese!

We took the boys to their very first Milwaukee Wave game for New Years Eve.  We had such a great time.   A lot of goals were scored and the Wave ended up winning so it was an exciting game!  We were home in time to enjoy a yummy steak dinner and sparkling wine juice to ring in the New Year!

First Wave game for these two!

Seanie found the Wave mascot :)