Pirates....arrgghh

Well it was kind of a bummer spring break with both Chris and Jack being really sick with strep, but we did make it to the museaum to check out the new pirates exhibit. We were all very excited to get out of the house and learn about some pirates. The exhibit started on a boat called the Wyndah and the entire story of how it was taken by men who were in turn called pirates. The kids loved looking at all the artifacts they collected from the ocean off of Cape Cod and walking on the boat of actual pirates. We also got to enjoy some other exhibits at the museam like the dinosaurs and space. There is nothing better than a day at the museum with the family!

Spring time

Well the sun has finally come out and the kids have been so excited because they could play outside with their friends. Both kiddos grabbed their helmets and scooters and they were out the garage as fast as possible. It was great to see all the smiles on the kids faces because the sun was out and it wasn't cold. We have had a long winter so we are all looking forward to spring time. I love to watch Samantha concentrate so much when riding her scooter, while Jack is just a maniac on his :0) We had a great afternoon outside. Bring on spring time!

Spring baseball in the snow

Well baseball is here, but the cold weather is still here as well. This weekend Jack's team played in a tournament and on Saturday morning there was still snow in the outfield. Jack and his teammates were freeezing needless to say, but they did well. They walked away with two wins and one loss placing them in the Majors division. Looking forward to the season and the sunshine!

Jack's 9th Birthday

For Jack's ninth birthday he wanted to go to Benihana's with the family. We all met at Benihana's and the fun began. They brought hats for the kiddos and drinks for the adults :0) We had a great chef, he played with the kids and he did lots of tricks. Jack and Blake even caught some food from a long toss from the cook. It was a lot of food for everyone, but it was so good. All the adults had forgotten how much fun Benihana's is and we were just as excited to be there. Jack was spoiled as usual with all the presents. He has been saving up his money to get an ipod touch so Chris and I made a deal with him to save as much as he could and then we would cover the rest. Well he did it and he got his ipod touch. We were very proud of him! It was a great night, but we still can't believe he is nine!

Valentine's Day

We love Valentine's day here in the Sloan household. Not only is it the day we celebrate our love for one another, but it is also Chris' birthday. The kids got all their valentines ready and they were off to school wearing their red. Chris and I headed to a kid free lunch together and we got to enjoy one another without being asked a million questions in between :0) Then it was off to the school to take part in the kids Valentine's day parties. Samantha was dressed in her best and enjoyed special treats, while Jack got to make his very own valentine pinata. We lastly enjoyed a family dinner to celebrate Chris' birthday. Can you believe he is 29 again! It was a great day and night and we just love to celebrate February 14th!

Kim's 40th Birthday

Kim's 40th birthday was on Saturday the 5th and she asked Chris and I to go to the Avalanche game with her and Allen for her birthday. We met them down at the Pepsi center and got some food before we enjoyed the game. We had seats fourteen rows off the ice and the view of the game was fabulous! It was a great time and Kim was so happy. We only wish the Avalanche would of won the game against the Anaheim Ducks. Thanks so much Kim! We had a great time and its hard to believe Kimmers is 40! Not only that, the day before Kaitlyn turned 14! Where has the time gone?!

Official Snow Day

Well it is the first snow day of the new year and we were sooo happy! It was very cold here in Colorado and the tempatures were in the negatives, -9 to start the day. The kiddos started the day in their jammies and they stayed in them all day. First up was a movie, Samantha picked Toy Story 3, and some hot chocolate. Samantha and Jack curled up on the couch with their pillows and blankets and we enjoyed a fun day of movies and games. When it was time for dinner we made some great homemade chicken noodle soup. Snow days are the best!