More fun memories from our Crystal Trip

There was another big first we forgot to mention with our

recent ski trip. It was Kingston's very first trip up the chair lift!

Here he is just as excited as can be with Daddy snapping selfies.

Barker and Mommy were riding the chair in front.

Kingston was able to take 2 trips up and down that day on the chair 

after a few warm up runs on the carpet lift. For little legs, that is a HUGE

accomplishment! We were all so proud of him. Barker was able to do 

a few extra runs on a non-bunny hill lift which was SUPER 

impressive as well. Looks like all that time spent with the MHM

instructors in starting to pay off!!

Rippin' it up

At the skate park in Bingen. Even held our own when the big boys showed up! 

Play date PDX

Hangin with our buddies at our fav meeting place -- about halfway between our houses. 

From left: Atticus, Barker, Phineas, Kingston

Back row: Benaiah, Chasity, Brianne

The boys play so hard here, they all end up drenched in sweat by the end! Which means a nice quiet drive back home for the Mamas!! 

First gondola ride

Crystal mountain resort had so much to offer, including a gondola! We took it to the top to have lunch. On the way back down, Daddy ride his snowboard instead, and almost beat us to the lodge!!!  

Crystal Mountain here we come

We snuck away for a mini-vacation. Just the 4 Bollands, shredding together for the first time!!!

Friday night

Movie night

What do you see?

They both enjoy painting, drawing and coloring so much. Their pieces get better and better every day!

First Movie

At a movie theater! Kung Fu Panda 3. They even sat and watched the entire movie!

Hip Hop Dance

The boys had their first Hip Hop dance class on Friday.

We dance quite a bit at home, so they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

They each had a chance to do an individual moment, 

so here are K & B's:

I cannot wait until the end of term recital!!!

Is this February?

Because we'll take every second of it!

(are we dizzy yet!?)

Going out for milk Mommy...

you need anything?

Weekend at Cooper Spur

We spent the weekend on the mountain with 3 other families. There were 16 of us; 8 adults and 8 kids (all 5 and under)! 

From front to back: London, Eason, Kingston, Mia, Barker, Ava & Dylan (not pictured--Kennedy)

Lining up at Cooper Spur Ski Area for some tubin! 

Snuggle time...

...didn't last long 

Sledding and snow play was the theme of the trip!

And lots of tubing of course! 

Group shot (minus Daddy :( who was working) and somehow everyone is looking and mostly smiling!

Sweaty blond 'fros

Calls for some cold after dinner treats! Life is gooooooood! 

Little artists

Brody and Kingston have become quite the duo since moving from Sheila's to Preschool together! Almost like having another brother ;)