Go Super Dad!

Matt successfully ran his first 1/2 marathon on January 18th and he did great, running at a pace of 8 min, 22 seconds per mile. The kids and I were tired just watching the runners. It's very inspirational watching people achieve these amazing goals.

A January morning in Tempe, AZ.
Race time temperatures were in the 50s.

Almost at the finish line!
This is where the kids and I stood to cheer the runners on.

A couple of proud kids with their dad.

Way to go, Matt!

 

100th day of school.

The kids celebrated their 100th day of school on January 14th. The Kindergartners had the opportunity to dress up like they were 100 years old. Cassidy enjoyed wearing glasses, a shawl, a necklace, and using a cane for the day.  She also had some gray spray in her hair. Super fun!

Grandma Cassie.

Walking like an old lady. She gets around pretty well for being 100 years old! 

 

Cassidy with her "100 Days Smarter" crown.

Sweet glasses, Lincoln! 

juggle bubbles (as seen on tv!)

The kids received Juggle Bubbles from their Uncle Dave for Christmas. We spent some time outside last week testing them out. The kids had a blast!

Our bubble blower. 

Look! With these magical gloves, Cassidy can hold a bubble without it popping. 

Lincoln squishing his bubble. Magical!

Big bro and little sis passing a bubble back and forth.

the holidays 2014.

We are so grateful that we were able to fly to Michigan to celebrate Christmas and to ring in the New Year with our families and friends this year. When we arrived, we enjoyed temperatures in the low 50s -- not what we were expecting.  A few days in, however, we felt the more frigid winter temps.

One disappointing thing about our trip: no snow for the entire two weeks that we were there!

Santa Cassie. 

Lincoln & Cassidy showing off their new Disney Infinity game from Santa. 

This is the kind of excitement that brings tears to a mother's eyes. Cassie was so excited to get the Elsa doll that she had asked Santa for. I'm so glad the big guy came through for her!

A couple of princesses. 

One of the best things about being in Michigan is when the Mitchell/Gough cousins are able to get together. Here they are below:

Riley, Lincoln, Sam

Nicole, Alli, Zoe, Cassidy

Boys will be boys.

Here, we are taking our annual family picture.
At this point, I was setting the camera up on the tripod. I've inadvertently deleted a whole series of "good" family pictures. I think my parents have them on their computer, though. For now, a candid is what I have to post. 

 

Yia Yia, Pops, Linc & Cass ready to head to church on Christmas Eve.

After church at Granny's house with Uncle Dave on Christmas Eve. 

Christmas Day at Grandma's house.