Winter Happenings

Chess time..... hasn't been too bad this year, just had to deal with chess club once a week.  We skipped the December invitation (yay) but had to make an appearance at district.  We luckily slipped by making it to state by the skin of our teeth... whew!  Close call for mom and dad.

 It's funny that they actually know how to play.  That is more than I can say for myself! above: Luke concentrating on a move.

  Jake to the left playing a kid in our stake.

My two medal boys... maybe this will be the last year we have to sit through a chess tournament.

 For everyone involved.... LETS HOPE! :O  I'm such a supportive mom.... ugh.  I really don't like chess.  And really, they don't either.  They play once a year and it's at this tournament. Fortunately, they are getting old enough that there are some VERY good players.  They can't just get by anymore by verbally convincing the opponent into a stalemate. That has happened several times by the way!

 Hobblecreek did awesome though!!  They came in 2nd overall.  WhooHoo

 

We have a very cool sledding hill just a few miles from our house.  Called Jolley's ranch.  It's groomed for sledding and the kids love it.  We took the Frank boys, just because we don't have enough boys with just our family!  Aren't they cute!

 Dog Pile......

And away thy go!

 

Cute Sam and Nate always love to play in the snow.