Thursday, April 7, 2016

let it snow...day 1

In January, we had some beautiful snow fall to the ground.  We were all so excited.  We couldn't wait to get out there and play in it!  It was about 4-6 inches, but we were happy with anything!

Emmersyn sitting be the couch looking out at all that white!  Wonder what she is thinking?
So, Mommy got us all bundled up and ready to head outside.
(Of course, with Emmersyn, we had to make use with what we had!)  
Brecken is all ready for some snow fun!
Brady all ready!
So am I...loving this snow!
Emmersyn was only out for a few minutes before she had to bend over and just touch what this white stuff was.  She was quite mesmerized by it all!
Hutch also enjoyed the snow...pouncing all around in it!
Just the boys...having some fun!
And, she loves it!
Brecken also loves it...
Sliding on the snowy slide sure was fun!
The Karaffa Kids
Snow Day #1 ~ 2016
Daddy came out soon after, and of course, we had a snowball fight!
Hutch watching all the excitement.
Daddy & his precious kiddies!
After all our backyard fun, we headed out to the front to "sled" (ok...slide) down our driveway.  Daddy tried it out first to make sure it was safe enough...
....& he had fun!
We love our Daddy!
Sisters!
I got to take Emmersyn down the driveway, and we both loved it!  She was all smiles!
Daddy giving us a big push...and off we go!
And, again....we loved it!
Bracken's turn...
...and, he loved it, too!  All giggles and smiles!
He went over and over again also...loving it!
Loving the fun!
Brady didn't want to try it, but Mommy sure did.  So, Daddy took a picture of her trying it.  She also loved it!
Day 1 of our snow adventures...so much fun!!

basketball season

I (Brady) was so excited to play another season of basketball.  I play with Upward, and Daddy helps with our team.  I love it, and I am learning a lot.  This year, I was one of the older kids on the team.  Of course, I thought I was the best player, but I still have lots of learning to do. :)  I did enjoy shooting as often as I could, and I really looked forward to our once a week practices and weekly games.

Bringing the ball down the court...
...& passing the ball...
...& shooting the ball...
...& shooting again!
(I happened to make this one!)
Fast break!
Playing defense...
...& shooting again!
I love basketball.  Some days, I tell people that I am the next Michael Jordan! :)  But, it sure was a great basketball season!  Go #15!

game time

We love when Joy comes over.  She always takes the time to play a game (or two or three) with us.  We love playing games, and she is always a lot of fun.  We are so thankful for her friendship with Mommy...& our whole family.

On this particular game time, we played Headbands.  It was making us all laugh...trying to guess what was on our head.  Of course, Emmersyn wanted to join along, and it made us laugh to see her sitting there with us!
Emmersyn
Brady
Brecken
Joy & Emmersyn
Such a fun time. We sure love Joy!

a girl & her shoes

This girl loves shoes.  Wherever Emmersyn sees any around, she will try them on and attempt to walk in them.  It's adorable, and she loves it!

Trying on Mommy's wedges!
Striking  a pose!
Such a girl!

gingerbread houses

Just trying to catch up with our blog and all the fun stuff we've been doing the last few months.  It's been a busy few months, and we sure have had a lot of fun family time.

Over Christmas break, we got to build and decorate gingerbread houses.  We always enjoy doing this...using a variety of candy and colored icings to make our own gingerbread houses.

Houses glued, decorations ready, and we are set to go...
Brecken putting his "glue" (icing) on...
...he was concentrating very hard...
...but really enjoyed the candy part!
Brecken & his gingerbread masterpiece!
Brady enjoyed working on his house.
Love the tongue.  He was concentrating very hard!
Midway through his work of art!

Brady & his gingerbread masterpiece!

I am  working hard on my house.
I really enjoy doing arts & crafts!
Me & my gingerbread masterpiece!