Snow Days

Winter is here!!!  We are very happy at our house since it is white outside.  The sleds have made many trips down the local hills and a very large snowman was built.  The year is coming to an end, but we feel so lucky to be blessed
with so many fun and new things.

The first snow fell and we managed to build quite the snowman.  It took both Jeff and I to lift the middle ball...heavy snow!!!!  Here are the guys so proud of our new friend.

Jayden and I hanging with our new friend.  The weather didn't cooperate for us, so Mr. Frosty wilted and is now buried under the latest snow fall.  Think we will have to wait until spring for our scarf and our hat.

Did I mention that Jeff and I were going to treat ourselves to a new fireplace?  Well here is the old one...

And here is the new one.  We are very happy with how it turned out.  The mason did a great job matching the stone for the enclosing the one side in.  The warmth that we have now is so wonderful.  It is well worth the wait.

 Jayden recieved from St. Nick a rock kit and here he is digging for a treasure.

We had Gabbi for a weekend and so we took her and Jayden to the Dinosaur show at Shopko Hall in Green Bay.  It was not all that it was said to be, but the kids enjoyed it and that is all that matters.  So happy we can do these special things with the kids.

"Mom, Mrs. Alby said we have to wear our pj's inside out so we have a snow day tomorrow."  So this is what I came upon when it was time for night time prayers.  How fun for the kids to feel they are doing their part in making a "snow day" happen.

 

 Christmas Eve we had Jeff's family over for supper.  We shared with them a tradition my family has had for many years...egg rolls.  It may seem strange, but they are the best.  We enjoy making something different for the holidays instead of the typical turkey and ham.  I think they were a hit.  The kids had a blast playing
together and opening the many presents.

Merry Christmas from the Kraus house...this was our tree Christmas morning.  We had a very excited boy when he came down the stairs to see if "Santa" came.  With great surprise, he sure came with lots of extra goodies.
His favorite thing...a Knex roller coaster.
 
 The Knex roller coaster.

The two boys waiting to see what is under the tree at Grandpa and Grandmas house.

We hope that everyone has had a wonderful year filled with many great adventures.  We look forward to the coming year for new things to come and new adventures to arise.

Happy Holidays from the Kraus House!!!

Jeff, Heather and Jayden