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Winter Life

We've been having a lot of fun this winter! 
Our whole family went ice skating in January, and we did pretty well :)


The kids have been extra motivated to practice their instruments because of a reward. If they practiced 6 out of 7 days a week in January they got to have an ice cream from Wendy's. This month, they are aiming for 10 minutes a day, 6 days a week, and will be getting Chickfila! :)  Of course, I'm also benefiting from this ... but I also have to listen to the practicing ;)





We got to celebrate 2 birthdays in January. My nephew turned 10 and we spent a fun day with them. The cousins always have a great time together.  Kevin's dad and brother came to visit and we celebrated Grandpa turning 72!



We've also been doing a bunch of normal life things - watching a show after the kids are in bed...


doing puzzles...playing games after dinner...packing lunches and doing crafts...reading...






 

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