Last winter hike of the year

We got a decent amount of snow Friday and Saturday. I went with a friend to a new hike-Bergen Peak-9.4 miles and 2000 vertical feet, and it was so incredibly beautiful with the snow. We opted not to use snowshoes which was the right choice as we didn't totally need them and I didn't want to get stuck carrying them, but that made it more challenging to get to the top. On the way down the sun was already doing it's thing, so parts of the trail were really slushy and muddy. It took us almost 6 hours to go up and down. It probably would've been closer to 4 hours had it been completely dry.

Part of the trail went through a wildlife protection area, but ironically we did not see any wildlife until we were back on the road and there was an elk crossing the street. Ha!

Cooking together!

Or rather, Joe taking over when my attempt at cooking annoys him.

Sunday night movie

Tired little boys

Sleeping in the garage

Baseball tournament

Jonah is playing in a baseball tournament this weekend. 2 games on Saturday and 2 games so far today. He's been in a hitting slump but got a hit in the last game! He also pitched a few innings and struck out 2 batters.

Who is 40? This guy!!

Spring baseball

Newest members of the Frankovitch household

Eli selfie

Jonahs first baseball game of the spring season

They lost 12 to 4 but the team actually looked pretty good! Jonah sat on the bench a couple innings, played 3rd base and center field when he was on the field.

The picture of the beautiful catch he made was during practice not the game.

Eli is "loving" his first swim class!

Spring Break 2017

We had a wonderful time in New Smyrna Beach!

Joe's honey!

I found this note today that Trey wrote when he was 6. I emailed it to him and this was his reply:

"That was not me. I would never say I love to kiss my mom."

Picnic snack

Waiting for Trey and Jonah to finish up at speed and agility camp.

RIP Elonah

(Eli/Jonah = Elonah)

You lasted only 3 weeks. :(

Weekend outing - IMAX movie

Unfortunately we had to leave a few minutes early because Jonah and Eli were squirmy.

Cheesy cauliflower "breadsticks" are a hit!

Catching up on work

Hike: ridgeway open space

Jonah and I went on a great hike this morning! Only 3.5 miles but nice hills and in castle rock, so close.

Playing Blaze

Porter the pillow

Warm day at the park

Saturday soccer

Sunday afternoon

Uncle Clint teaching Trey to code.

The other boys crawling all over Joe.

Saturday activity - reading at the library

Scientists

No idea where he got this

At school Eli's teacher was having the kids make pretend cake. Eli shouted "I'm making alcohol cake!"

The boys love "unboxing" videos

Murdock treats Porter as his own personal pillow

Practicing outside in February!

Gotta love Colorado

allergies

The boys were just retested for allergies:

Trey:  peanuts and walnuts

Eli:  peanuts, walnuts, pecans, and sesame

New school next year! American Academy

The boys got into American Academy next year! It is a charter school in Douglas County. It will be a brand-new campus, they just broke ground, but American already has 3 other campuses nearby so it is not a new school.

The boys will be wearing uniforms which I am really excited about.

It is supposed to be tough academically-they said expect 1 to 2 hours of homework per day for middle school and at least an hour a day for elementary school.

They also have a focus on manners. All kids are required to address adults as yes ma'am or yes sit.

I can't wait! Uniforms, tougher expectations, manners… I won't recognize my own kids!

Breakfast for the week