The Coryn's

Christmas 2010 Water Park Video

2011-01-24T07:58:00.000-08:00

Blue Harbor 2010

2011-01-22T14:01:00.000-08:00

This is the 2nd year in a row that my side of the family has decided to go to a water park together instead of doing a Christmas. This year we went to Blue Harbor Resort in Wisconsin. We love that place! It's such a nice water park and beautiful hotel. All the cousins really enjoyed playing together and it was nice to just relax and spend time together. Enjoy the cute video in the next post that Scott created of the kids on our trip.

Christmas 2010

2011-01-22T13:21:00.000-08:00

This year Christmas was so much fun for the boys! Eli loved leaving out cookies and chocolate milk for Santa. (Santa asked specifically for chocolate milk on the phone call Eli received from Santa!) Eli had a hard time going to sleep that night, especially when he knew Daddy & I were in the basement wrapping gifts. Took a few warnings to keep him in bed.

Eli was really excited to open gifts Christmas morning (a little too excited) and Jayce enjoyed playing with all the new toys. The boys spent almost all day playing and then we went to Grandma & Paw Paw's house that evening. We opened our gifts there, then enjoyed a nice dinner. One of the highlights of the evening was playing in Uncle Shawn's extremely large inner tube...they loved it! It was such a nice time together and fun Christmas with Scott's family!

First Steps

2010-12-13T09:44:00.000-08:00

Jayce has really been cruising around on the furniture, etc. He just started using his walker and took his first steps! It won't be long until he's walking all by himself!

Snowmobiling

2010-12-11T07:51:00.000-08:00

Uncle Shawn bought some snowmobiles last summer, and with our first big snow, he and Uncle Casey rode them over to our house to show Eli. Eli and Daddy got to ride around in our neighborhood! Eli loved it! Mommy was a little nervous about the whole thing....I'm just going to have to get used to this boys loving fast toys....maybe just a little.

Birthday Parties!

2010-11-18T10:50:00.000-08:00

For Jayce's 1st Birthday we had two small parties...one with Scott's family and one with mine. On the day of Jayce's Birthday we went to dinner at Heinies then went to Grandma & Paw Paw's house for cake and ice cream. Grandma had a cake made that was exactly like Scott's cake for his first birthday! It was so special! Grandma also got a cupcake for Jayce to eat. He was hesitant at first, but once he got a taste of that frosting, he LOVED it! It was so cute how he would use his pointer finger to touch the frosting! We cleaned him up and it was present time! Eli's friend, Drew, got to join us for the party and after Jayce opened his presents (with lots of help) the boys all loved playing with them! It was a fun evening!
The next evening we headed to my Dad's house for dinner. My Dad & Joey and the Rodriguez family were able to join us. Scott and I brought over pizzas from Columbo's...yum! After dinner we enjoyed the cake! Joey made an awesome Mickey Mouse cake! (She's so creative!) After cake and ice cream the boys all enjoyed some play time and Jayce opened his gift from Grandpa and Grandma. We had a great time being with the whole family & the cousins!Thank you so much to both Grandmas for making Jayce's cakes so special! And thank you all for all the gifts and opening your homes to us! We love you!

Scott's 35th Birthday

2010-11-14T11:54:00.000-08:00

For Scott's 35th Birthday I surprised him by taking him to Indianapolis. We met Jared & Meg Johnson and went to the Zac Brown Band concert! Scott was so excited! He kind of had an idea about the concert....at least that was what he was hoping was his surprise.....but, he had no idea that Jared & Meg were involved! We had such a fun time and I'm soooo glad Scott enjoyed his birthday surprise!

Happy Birthday, honey! I love you!

Trick-or-Treat

2010-11-13T17:42:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun for Halloween this year! Eli couldn't wait to go trick-or-treating! I love seeing the excitement in his eyes! Jayce dressed as a Dalmatian (Eli's past costume) and Eli was a Fireman! They looked so cute together!

We started the evening by heading to Grandma and Paw Paw's house. Of course Grandma spoiled the boys with presents and lots of treats! They had so much fun!

We then headed back to our neighborhood to go trick-or-treating. We invited our friends, the Goods, to join us. Cole also dressed as a fireman! The boys looked so cute together! Jayce got to ride in a wagon, which he loved! He was too cute! We only hit about 10 houses in the neighborhood, then headed back to our house for pizza. The boys loved handing out the candy to the other trick-or-treaters. The boys had so much fun & it was a great Halloween!

Jayce is 1!!!

2010-11-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my beautiful boy! Jayce is 1 year old today!

We love you, Jayce, and are so blessed to have you in our lives!

Notre Dame Photo Shoot

2010-10-30T08:25:00.000-07:00

Our good friend, Jen Marr, has been taking pictures for a side business. I've looked at some of her work and just had to call her and see if she could get some pictures of the boys. We headed out to Notre Dame on a perfect fall day. The boys did really well for being there so long and Eli loved seeing the Notre Dame campus. I'm so happy with the pictures! We're just so blessed with our beautiful boys! Here are some of my favorites!

Preschool Field Trip to Kercher's

2010-10-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

Our preschool had a field trip to Kercher's Apple Orchard. It was fun for me to go as a teacher and also as a Mommy. Eli chose to hang with his class when they went on a hayride and picked out a gourd, but then I joined him when they picked apples. Eli enjoyed finding apples that didn't have any "goobers" on them and, of course, he loved eating one! Yum! It was such a beautiful day and we had a great time!

Yum! Now that's a good apple!

Amazing Acres

2010-10-18T05:47:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago we headed to Amazing Acres in Michigan! This place was awesome! Eli loved all the fun activities....and there were a lot!....feeding goats, (plastic) duck races, the Miner's Line (Zip-Line), the slides, playing in the corn sandbox, the hayride to the pumpkin patch, small tractor races, a corn-maze, and mining for gems! You could have spent many hours there! What a fun place...we will definitely make this a yearly thing!

Welcome Benjamin Kidder!

2010-10-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we got to meet Benjamin (Ben) Kidder for the first time! He is just absolutely precious! I'm so mad I didn't get any pictures, but I did use a picture that was sent to us. Eli also was excited to see Grace...I did get a picture of them. Aren't they an adorable little couple!

Congratulations Scott, Micki and Grace Kidder on the birth of little Ben! We love you!

Football!

2010-10-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

Daddy's favorite sport is football (played in high school), so I think it will probably be something our boys do, too. Scott has been working with Eli on how to throw and catch a football and he has gotten pretty good! Notre Dame....here we come!

Our Boys

2010-10-06T15:05:00.000-07:00

Create your own scrapbooking design

Nappanee Apple Festival

2010-09-24T06:51:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to the Nappanee Apple Festival. Eli had such a fun time riding all the rides and we enjoyed trying all the food! Yum! It was a beautiful day and a perfect afternoon for a festival!

Eli thought this guy was hilarious!

He had his hands up the whole time on the boat!

Eli made a new friend. They rode the boat together, then rode this roller coaster. So cute!

Our Little Cherub...Eli's First Day of Preschool

2010-09-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

Preschool has started again and this year Eli is in the Cherub's Class! He goes to class on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is doing really well! He's one of three boys in his classroom (14 students) and his teachers have told me what a fun boy he is! They love his friendly outgoing personality!

Another exciting tidbit of news is that I am now a teacher at Eli's preschool! I am a teacher in the Duck's Class (4/5 year olds) from Tuesday through Thursday. This is totally the ideal situation for me! I am only teaching 1/2 days 3 days a week, Jayce is in the free daycare offered to the teachers (Eli is in there on Wednesday's), and I get to teach again!!! (It's also been fun seeing Eli playing outside each day!) I'm really enjoying it! I have a wonderful class of 16 students and they are adorable! I team-teach with another teacher and she's so much fun (however, she's a Michigan fan...ugh!)! I'm so excited about my new job and love being at the preschool!

Racing into 4 Years

2010-09-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

For Eli's birthday party this year we had a racing theme and held the party at Strikes & Spares in Mishawaka. The kids (and some of the adults) had so much fun racing go-karts and playing putt-putt. We had pizza for dinner, Eli opened gifts and then, we had cake & ice cream. Grandma Joey made one of her famous cakes again for the party....it was awesome!!!! It was such a fun time for the kids and I'm sure Eli will remember it forever!

Hacienda Birthday...Ole'!

2010-09-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

The night before Eli's birthday we celebrated with Grandma & Paw Paw, Uncle Shawn and Uncle Casey. We went to Hacienda for dinner....yum! At the end of the meal the servers sang to Eli while he wore a large sombrero. They also brought him a yummy cake! Eli loved all the attention and was really excited that he got to take the hat home! We then headed to Grandma & Paw Paw's house for more cake and Eli also got to open presents. Eli got lots of fun toys, but the best was his new bike! He loves it!!! What a fun evening with family!

Fun in St. Joe

2010-08-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

The day before Eli's birthday we headed to St. Joe, Michigan with the Goods and Erin Schrock. We had fun checking out the farmer's market that was going on...even got to buy some delicious pizza crusts! Eli & Cole got to play the violin for the first time! The boys enjoyed looking for the painted dogs around town while we did a little shopping. We had a nice lunch at Clementine's and then headed back into town. After all the walking, we rented a bicycle that seats 8 and headed down to Silver Beach. Eli enjoyed his ride on the carousel, which is always one of his favorite things to do. After riding (& pushing) the bike back, our last stop was at Kilwin's for ice cream...Yum! It was such a fun day!

Tundra Water Park

2010-08-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

On the week before Eli's Birthday we headed to Green Bay, WI to have some fun at the Tundra Lodge. It has a large indoor water park! Scott had to go to Green Bay for a meeting so we made a family trip out of it. Eli really enjoys anything that has to do with water! He had a blast swimming and jumping around while Jayce enjoyed splashing in the baby pool! Eli's favorite was by far the water slides. I think he went on them over 10 times! He has NO fear!!!! (Check out the video below...if you dare!)

It was a great little get-away and a fun way to start off Eli's Birthday week!

Our 4 Year Old Boy

2010-08-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Eli is now 4 years old! These past 4 years have been so special to us! I just recently had a baby resale/garage sale and while going through all of the baby clothes I couldn't help but cry remembering all the fun memories we've had. From the very first moment I held Eli in my arms I felt this great overwhelming love. I never knew I could feel that way. We are so blessed to have him for a son! He is such a sweet, fun boy and great big brother to Jayce.

Some things that Eli likes to do: play with cars, sing & dance, play games, ride his Gator, help Daddy in the yard, help cook, play with his brother (he can make Jayce laugh louder then anyone!), watch movies, listen to Mommy & Daddy read books, swim or play in water (loves bath time), make up stories (mainly about his stuffed dog, Coupon), rhyme words, make forts, play with Legos, go to preschool, play with his friends, tell jokes and many, many other things.

Mommy & Daddy (and Jayce) love you, Eli!!!! Happy Birthday sweet boy!

1 week old

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

Smiles & Giggles at 9 months

2010-08-13T06:28:00.000-07:00

Jayce is 9 months old now! Can't believe it!!!! He's so much fun, smiling & giggling all the time. He's not crawling yet, but can sure get around by rolling and scooting his body....and he moves fast! He does get up on all fours, so I don't think crawling will be too far away. He's finally sleeping through the night....well, some nights he wakes once, but will go back to sleep pretty well. He's eating solid foods now and some of his favorites are veggies (sweet potatoes, green beans, peas and carrots), scrambled eggs, rice, mashed black beans and bananas. I have not found a fruit (Gerber foods) that he likes....he doesn't even like their bananas. He only has his 2 bottom teeth, but the top 2 are breaking through....everything is going right to his mouth. Jayce loves music and will usually try to sing with the songs or he will just sit and listen quietly (music is a great way to calm him down when he's upset). Bath time is one of his favorite times of the day. He enjoys splashing in the water and playing with his toys. He usually takes about 2 naps a day and bedtime normally happens between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Jayce LOVES his big brother! When Eli walks into the room his eyes light up. He watches every move Eli makes and listens intently to him. And no one can make him laugh like Eli...love it!!!

Go Indians!!!

2010-08-06T06:15:00.000-07:00

Eli just finished up his season of T-Ball. His team, the Indians, were so fun to watch. Most of the kids really got into it! Eli enjoyed hitting the ball and running the bases, but didn't really like staying on the field to catch the ball. I think he just got too hot and a little bored just standing there. Overall, it was a fun sport for him....I think we have a natural! Maybe in another year or two he'll really get into it more.

Playing catch with Blake

Hitting the ball

Jayce enjoyed going to the games, too.

Splish Splash!

2010-08-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

Eli took swimming lessons again this summer from Keri Shepard's Swimming School. He was in a group of 3 (He loved that he was with 2 girls!) with one instructor. Eli really learned a lot this year! He has no problem going under the water anymore or even jumping off the side of the pool! He floated on his back (with help) and even jumped off the diving board!!!!! We're so proud of him! It won't be long until he's swimming all by himself!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Grady!

2010-07-30T10:44:00.001-07:00

July 17th weekend we headed to St. Louis for Beth Collins and Ryan Grady's wedding! Ryan is one of Scott's best friends from high school and was the Best Man in our wedding, and Scott was excited to also be the Best Man in his! We rode with Nathan Johnson (who was also in the wedding) and his girlfriend, Kayla.

It was so beautiful in St. Louis! We stayed in a nice hotel that had a gorgeous pool. It was SO hot outside, so the pool got used quite a bit.....I even got burnt!

After the rehersal the boys picked us up and we headed to the rehersal dinner, which was held outdoors at The Boat House. Beautiful location, good food, but very hot!

The wedding was gorgeous! Beth looked amazing! At first I didn't know about the guys' attire, but when you put it all together, it looked so good! The reception was then held at a country club that her parents are members of. Scott did a great job on his Best Man speech....I think I was more nervous for him then he even was! He's such a great public speaker. Food was great and they had a really good live band, too. It was such a fun time hanging out with friends! And, of course, we had to dance to a few tunes! Fun time!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Grady! Thank you for letting us be a part of your wonderful day! We love you both!!!!

Train Ride with Drew

2010-07-30T06:23:00.000-07:00

Drew Krause is one of Eli's best buddies! We met Drew and his Mommy, Laura, for lunch at Sonic and then headed to UP Mall. The boys played at the train table in Barnes & Noble for a bit and then we headed into the mall where they got to ride a train! Love that the mall is doing this! Afterward, Laura and I got a little shopping done! It was a fun time for all!!!!

Candyland Birthday with Cole

2010-07-19T05:52:00.000-07:00

Eli's buddy, Cole, had a Candyland birthday party! It was so cute! They started the party making candy (fruit loop) necklaces....don't think Eli's lasted too long. They played some games before we had a yummy dinner. After dinner we had cupcakes and then, Cole opened his gifts. At the end the kids got to hit a pinata to get more candy! Eli came home wired, but was ready to crash early! It was such a fun time!

Happy Birthday, Cole Dog!!!!! We love you! Thank you for letting us celebrate with you!

A Day in St. Joe, MI

2010-07-11T07:40:00.000-07:00

Last Monday Scott had off of work due to the 4th of July holiday, and since it was beautiful outside, we decided to head to St. Joe, MI for the day. We hadn't been in quite a while and were really impressed with all the changes. We first ate at Schu's for lunch...yum!...then headed to check out the beach. Eli enjoyed putting his feet in the water and loved playing on their playground while Jayce took a nice nap.

We then took Eli for a carousel ride. He loved picking out what horse to ride and the 2nd time even picked the Michigan University horse!!!! Couldn't believe that Scott let him get on that thing!!!

Eli would have loved playing in the Whirlpool Compass Fountain, but he was quite tired. We then walked around downtown for a bit. Eli loved finding all the painted dogs! We were all exhausted by this time, so we got some Kilwin's Ice Cream (Delicious! Jayce got to try some, too!) and headed home. It was a wonderful day and a great family time! We'll have to go back soon!

Eli really had a great day!

4th of July Weekend

2010-07-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

We were very busy this 4th of July weekend, but we had such a fun time with family. On Friday Eli, Jayce and I headed over to my Dad & Joey's condo for some time in the sun. We had a nice lunch, then had some play time in the pool. Eli even got to go on a jet ski ride!

Friday night we had Ellie & Abby Hershberger watch the boys and Scott & I had a date night! We went to my favorite, Bonefish, for dinner, then went to the movies. (It's very hard to get Scott to go to the theater!) We saw Knight & Day, which was pretty cute and had lots of action. It was a great night to get some time away and hang with my hubby!
On Saturday we all headed to my Dad & Joey's condo to hang out with my family for the day. Keli, Pablo and the boys were there. We had a fun time swimming, eating, celebrating Vincent's birthday and spending time together. That evening, Keli & Pablo, headed to a wedding reception (taking the 2 youngest boys) and the rest of us headed to dinner, then went out on the boat to watch the fireworks. It was the perfect night for fireworks and the boys loved them!!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July!!!!

A Little Humor

2010-07-08T08:32:00.001-07:00

So, these two guys walk into a bar......

Martin Campout

2010-07-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

Every year some friends from church, Chad & Kristen Martin, have a campout at Martin Pond (Chad's parents' land). It was an amazing place! This property had everything for camping! It had a huge pond for swimming, fishing and paddle boating; 3 cabins (one of which we stayed in); a big sandbox and swingset for the kids; and a great area for outdoor cooking and bonfires.
Eli had such a great time playing with all the kids! His favorite was playing in the huge sandbox with all the trucks and cars. He got SO dirty! Eli also really loved going on a jeep ride with Chad & Daddy in some of the trails. Now Daddy thinks he needs to get a jeep! A video will be coming soon that Scott created that shows many of the highlights of the weekend. Stay tuned...

Thank you so much Chad & Kristen for inviting us! It was such a wonderful time getting away and being with friends!

Father's Day and Child Dedication

2010-06-29T06:47:00.000-07:00

On Father's Day we had Child Dedication after our church service. We decided to dedicate both boys (even though Eli had been dedicated at our old church when he was a baby). This is such a special moment where the pastor & his wife pray over our children and pray for us as parents. God has blessed us with these two beautiful boys and we want to raise them to know God and live with Christian values.
We then went out to lunch with Grandma and Paw Paw for Father's Day. We went to one of Scott's favorite places, El Maguey, for Mexican food, of course.

I'm a little late at posting this, but we had a wonderful Father's Day! I'm so blessed to have a wonderful husband who is also an amazing dad to the boys! Scott, you are definitely loved!

Sprinkler Fun

2010-06-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Eli loves playing in water & last week Daddy turned on the sprinklers so Eli could have some fun!

Swimming in Syracuse

2010-06-23T05:53:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we headed to Syracuse to enjoy the sun. We spent the morning at Grandpa and Joey's condo swimming in the pool....so nice. We purchased Eli this floatation vest with shorts and he did awesome! He was swimming around no problem! Jayce was fearful of the water at first....think he didn't like the cooler temperature. Eventually, he relaxed and liked floating around.

We met the Goods, Schrocks & Megans at The Frog for lunch. By that time Eli was pooped! I think the sun and swimming did him in.

After lunch we headed back to the Megan's for a boat ride on their lake. Cole & Eli had fun playing on the boat. (Notice the matching swimming suits! Ha Ha!) We got to go swimming in the lake & Eli (without floaties, only a noodle) did a great job! He has no fear!!!! I think by next year we will have a swimmer!
It was such a wonderful day! With all that sun & swimming we were exhausted!

Thank you Goods, Schrocks & Megans for letting us join your family for the afternoon! We had a blast!!!

First T-Ball Practice

2010-06-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

T-Ball has started for Eli and I believe that we have a natural! Eli did so well with throwing the ball, hitting the ball off the tee and running to the bases. Catching still needs a lot of practice, but I didn't see any of the 3 year olds catching too well yet. That will just be something fun we can work on with him throughout the week. Eli really enjoyed the first practice and I'm excited to see the progress he makes through the session.

Congratulations Ellie!!!

2010-06-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was Ellie Hershberger's graduation open house. Ellie is the oldest daughter of one of my past teaching partners, Marcia. I can remember when Ellie was a little 3rd grader and she loved hanging out with her mom at the school....she's all grown up now! When Ellie became old enough she then was our babysitter for Eli. She and her younger sister, Abby, have been a big part of Eli's life. He adores them! We love you, Ellie, and are so proud of you!!!!!! Congratulations on your graduation and enjoy Goshen College in the fall!

Shrek 4

2010-06-17T16:45:00.000-07:00

We took Eli to go see Shrek 4 last weekend. Grandma watched Jayce for us, so Eli got all the attention from Mommy & Daddy. The movie was a hit and we all had lots of fun together!

Car Show & Paw Paw's Birthday Dinner

2010-06-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday was Paw Paw's birthday, so we went to Essenhaus for dinner with the whole family. Essenhaus was having their Classic Car Cruise-In, so before we ate we got to walk around a see all the old cars. Eli was in heaven! Every car was his favorite! He seems to think he's going to own a few cars like these someday, so we told him to save up his money!!! Maybe he'll take his Mommy for a cruise! Fun!

After dinner we headed back to Paw Paw & Grandma's house for cake and ice cream. Eli got to help Paw Paw blow out his candles while Jayce enjoyed play time on the floor. We even caught Eli sneaking a lick of the cake!

It was nice sharing the evening with the family. Happy Birthday, Paw Paw!!! We love you!

Bunk Bed Fun

2010-06-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

On Thursday Eli's friend, Cole, came over while his Mommy was in a meeting. The boys had so much fun together! They played on Eli's bunk bed most of the time. They were bringing lots of Eli's cars to the top bunk to try and cover the bed. I loved just listening to their conversations and all the giggles. I mentioned to the boys that they could go down to the playroom if they got bored. About 5 minutes later I heard Eli ask, "Are we bored, Cole?" He then repeated it, but no answer from Cole, so they just kept playing cars. I don't think Eli even knows what "bored" means! Was so cute!

We Love You, Miss Lynne!!!!

2010-06-10T05:54:00.000-07:00

This year Eli had the most awesome teacher at MOPS. Miss Lynne (Lynne Brewton) and her husband have been friends of our family since I was in grade school. My sister was good friends with their daughter, Jessica. It was so neat to have her as Eli's teacher!!! She was SO good with the kids! She spent a lot of extra time planning lessons and used her own money to make creative crafts, too. The teachers at MOPS are volunteering their time to help, so we were so impressed with all she did. Eli just adored her, so he was so excited when she invited us over to her house for lunch and to play.

Lynne made us a really nice lunch...chicken salad sandwiches, watermelon, carrots, chips and Spiderman Mac-N-Cheese for Eli....yummy...not to mention, chocolate brownies for dessert! Then, Eli got to play in the playroom! She has this awesome playroom (made for her grandsons) with Tonka Trucks painted on the walls (so mad I didn't get a picture of the walls!). It's so cool! Eli loved playing with all GeoTrax she had, too! She had tons!!!! And Jayce loved watching!
We had such a nice time and would love to get together with her again. Thank you, Miss Lynne, for everything!!!! We love you!

7 Months

2010-06-08T06:14:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that Jayce is 7 months already!!!! He has been such a good baby....so easy going and happy. We could not have been more blessed to have two perfect little ones. I LOVE watching the boys relate to one another. Jayce just lights up whenever Eli walks into the room. And the giggles are the best!!! Eli can get Jayce laughing like no other! Jayce is now eating veggies regularly, rolling over all the time, loving his bath time and sitting up. He's even started eating puff snacks, even though he doesn't get many into his mouth, but he loves trying. He's even had quite a few nights of 10 to 11 hrs. of sleep, but now he's back to waking once or twice due to teething pain (I think). Just like Eli was, he's off the charts in weight and height. At his last check up he was 24 lbs. and 28 1/2 inches long!!!!! Huge boy! Here are a few updated pictures of my "little" 7 month old!

Cubs Game....Rooftop!

2010-06-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we headed to Chicago for a bachelor/bachelorette party for our friend, Ryan Grady, who is getting married in July to Beth Collins. Scott is the best man! For their party they wanted to watch a Cubs game on a rooftop. It was amazing!!! It was all inclusive, beautiful inside and had awesome views! The place had about 7 floors where you could sit and watch the game, with the top floor being stadium seats on the roof. It was such a hot day, so it was nice to be able to go in and sit in the air conditioning while watching the game on large TVs. The food was really good, too, and there was LOTS of it!

By the way, Beth and her friends are all from St. Louis, so they were rooting for the Cardinals, but.......Cubs won! 5 to 0! It was such a great time with great friends! Goooooo Cubbies!!!

Lovin' These Sunny Days

2010-05-27T17:13:00.001-07:00

The weather was beautiful today, so it was the perfect day to head to the park! We met Lindsay & Cole at the Wakarusa Park for some play time. The boys had a great time swinging, sliding, running around and eating (lots of snacks were packed)!!! We will probably be visiting this park quite a few times this summer....absolutely love it!

Later, when Daddy got home from work we spent more time outside washing & cleaning out our cars. My van REALLY needed it! Eli loved helping, especially spraying with the hose. Jayce did great, too, just watching everything. He spent a lot of time giggling at his big brother. Love it! It was such a great day to be outside in the sunny weather! Hope it's like this all summer!

Big Foot...Vroom! Vroom!

2010-05-26T12:31:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Big Foot was at the Monteith Tire in Wakarusa. This is totally not something I am into, but Eli loves this stuff, so we went. We met up with Uncle Shawn and Uncle Casey to go watch Big Foot crush some cars. Got to say, I was pretty impressed. Couldn't believe how high Big Foot could jump! Eli got the opportunity to sit on one of the huge tires, too! I think Eli really loved it, however, he wasn't too fond of the noise. When the truck revved it's engine, it was extremely loud. Luckily, Uncle Shawn brought ear phones for Jayce....don't think he heard a thing!

Putt Putt with the Goods

2010-05-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to Putt Putt Golf & Games in Mishawaka with the Goods. Eli had never played Putt Putt before, so he was so excited to try it for the first time! It was a nice evening out and we were so surprised how well Eli did! I think we have a natural!

Happy Birthday Grace!

2010-05-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

Eli's little "girlfriend", Grace Kidder, turned 4 years old this month!!! Eli wanted to sing a little song for her to celebrate her birthday. We love you, Grace!!! Happy Birthday!

Rolling Over

2010-05-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

For the last few weeks Jayce has been rolling over! He goes after everything! However, when he gets over he doesn't like to be on his tummy very long. Take a look at the video to see his new development.

Preschool Tea Party

2010-05-18T07:53:00.000-07:00

At the end of the preschool year Eli's class had a tea party. The kids were allowed to invite any family members to come for tea (was really water) and cookies. Also, the kids sang a few songs, said a prayer and received a booklet with pictures, a few crafts and an award for the year. It was so cute! We loved his teachers, Miss Jen and Miss Missy! They were wonderful with him and they said Eli always put a smile on their face! So proud of my little student!

Outdoor Soccer Pics

2010-05-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

Last week was picture night for Eli's soccer team. Eli was all smiles for his pictures (Daddy, too)! Love it!

Waky Playground

2010-05-17T08:59:00.000-07:00

We went to the new Wakarusa Playground recently with the Marrs, the Barhydts, and both of the Moyer families for a playdate. This playground is so nice! They even have a nice picnic area! It was a gorgeous day and Eli had so much fun playing with all the kids, and Jayce loved being outside, too! We will definitely go back soon!

Peas Please

2010-05-11T16:43:00.001-07:00

Found out that Jayce LOVES peas!

Happy Mother's Day to Me

2010-05-09T10:14:00.000-07:00

Scott got a new toy, the IPad, a few weeks ago. Eli has loved playing on it and reading stories. Scott helped Eli make me a note on it for Mother's Day and they emailed it to me. So cute! Eli was so proud of all the pictures he added to it! Thank you, Eli!!!! I love you!!

Santi's Baptism

2010-05-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

My nephew, Santiago, was baptized last Sunday at St. Pius Church in Granger. Santi didn't even cry a bit! We then went back to Keli & Pablo's house for food and family time. It was so nice to be together! And Eli had so much fun playing with his cousins!

Congratulations, Santi! We love you!

Strikes & Spares AND Go-Carts!!!!!

2010-05-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to a place in Mishawaka called Strikes & Spares. Inside is a bowling ally (kid-friendly), a black light putt-putt room, many games and GO-CARTS! Our friends, Nathan & Kayla, met us for the evening.

Eli played his first game of bowling. These lanes had rails that could be put up for the kids, and they even had a ramp to help roll the ball. Eli loved it, especially when the ball made a big "bang" when he threw it on the lane. And he was SO excited when he would knock the pins down! Cute, cute, cute!
Then, it was go-cart time! Eli had such a blast!!!! They had a smaller go-cart area for the kids to drive and a bigger area for the adults to drive (and kids could ride with them). Eli did so well driving the go-cart! He is a natural! Think he was laughing every time he passed us. He then rode in a big go-cart with Daddy, and for his 2nd time he rode with Kayla (Check out the video below! You can even see Daddy & Nathan goofing around!). All had such a great time! What an awesome place, perfect for Eli, that we'll definitely return to!

What a Resemblance!

2010-05-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

A friend made a few changes to one of our photos and I had to post it on here! So funny! Amazing how much they look alike!

Preschool Performance

2010-04-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Eli's preschool had their end of the year performance during a church service. All month I had been asking Eli what he was singing and he'd just say, "I don't know." Then, the day of the performance I asked him and he said it was a secret, but then proceeded to tell me that he was playing the piano. This made me extremely curious because Eli doesn't know how to play the piano. Hmmm....

The preschool children entered the church and Eli had a huge smile on his face. Was so cute to see him with all the other little kids. They sang "This Little Light of Mine" and "Jesus Loves Me". Eli did a wonderful job singing, however, didn't do all of the hand motions...he was a little distracted with everything else going on. He was absolutely adorable! But, still don't know where the piano thing came from!

The Zoo is Open!

2010-04-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

The Potowatomi Zoo opened a few weeks ago and we made our first visit last week with Lindsay & Cole Good. Of course, the first thing we did was ride the train...that's Eli's favorite part!!! The boys enjoyed walking around and seeing the animals. We even got to the lions just in time to hear one roaring...he didn't look too pleased with Eli ! It was still a little chilly, so some of the animals were not out yet, but I'm sure we'll return this summer to see them all!

Be careful, Eli, he looks a little hungry!

Outdoor Soccer

2010-04-27T06:46:00.000-07:00

Eli has started 3 year old outdoor soccer through the YMCA at the Nibco Soccer Fields. Daddy is coaching again and this time has 10 kids on his team! It's adorable watching all these kids run around the field after the ball. And, Eli is improving!!!

Grilling Out with the Marrs

2010-04-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

Last Friday night we had Anthony, Jen, Madison & Luke Marr over for dinner. We grilled out yummy chicken and veggies. After dinner we celebrated Luke's 3rd birthday with a delicious cake. The kids then played more while the adults had a little time to chat. Fun evening! Thanks, Marrs, for hanging with us!

My Girls

2010-04-26T17:29:00.000-07:00

Last week Uncle Shawn called and wanted to take Eli to go see "How to Train Your Dragon" again. He was going to go with Shawn's girlfriend, Allison, and her nieces, Mallory & Madison. Eli was so excited to see the girls.....who he likes to call, "my girls". So cute! After the movie they headed to McDonald's and Eli came home with another toy dragon! He had such a great time! Thank you Uncle Shawn for including Eli in your fun evening!!!

MOD March for Babies 2010

2010-04-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was the MOD March for Babies in downtown Elkhart. We were walking again in honor of our good friends, Chris, Lindsay and Cole Good, who lost twins, Lia & Mason, over a year and a half ago to premature birth. Our team ended up raising over $2,400!!!! Awesome! It was an extremely cold day, but we enjoyed being with friends and helping in this important cause!

Girls' Night

2010-04-23T07:29:00.000-07:00

For my birthday Scott bought me tickets to go see "Girls' Night" at the Morris Civic Theater. I was allowed to bring someone (because there was NO WAY Scott was going to go). I brought my high school friend, Amy Miller, knowing we would have a great time! The musical was about high school friends and was filled with lots of fun, girlie music! We had a blast hanging out with one another! Such fun!

Mommy/Son Date Night

2010-04-15T06:52:00.000-07:00

This week Scott has been out of town, and since Eli has been sick, we've been cooped up inside most of the week. Since Eli seemed to be feeling a little better, I thought I could take him out to a movie and dinner. Grandma watched Jayce for me and I took Eli to see "How to Train Your Dragon". Eli loved it! Lots of excitement and some of the dragons were cute and funny. Half way through the movie Eli asked to sit on my lap. I could tell he wasn't feeling too well. (So glad we were there weren't many people in the theater). He didn't want to leave though, so we spent the last half of the movie cuddling...I loved it! Instead of going out to eat we just got some food and brought it back to Grandma's house. It was such a nice evening hanging just with Eli....don't get to do that much anymore. We'll have to have another Mommy/Son date night soon!

Sick Week

2010-04-15T06:40:00.000-07:00

This week Eli has been so sick. At first I thought it was just allergies, but then it turned into a full blown cold with fevers and all. We've been spending a lot of time hanging out at home and watching movies. Even when he's not feeling the best, Eli still uses his creative mind and plays pretend. I love my little Boo! Hope he feels better soon!

Eli the workman

Eli hanging with Riley & Coupon (his stuffed dog)

All the Way from Valpo

2010-04-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday we had a visit from one of my college buddies and her kids. I went to Valparaiso my freshman year and Audrey and I became great friends. We got back in contact about 7 years ago, but within the last year have gotten together a few times. Audrey now lives in Valparaiso, so she drove here with 3 of her kiddos (she has 5) to visit. Eli had so much fun playing with Jillian & Rudy while little Douglas pretty much hung with his Mommy. I loved chatting with Audrey and remembering some of our fun times....can't believe it's been almost 20 years! It was so much fun & can't wait to get together again! Miss that girl!

Audrey and Douglas

Rudy and Eli

Eli and Jillian

March for Babies

2010-04-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

Next weekend we will be walking in the March of Dimes March for Babies. We will be doing this again in honor of our friends Chris & Lindsay Good who lost their twins due to prematurity. The walk takes place on April 17th at Nibco park, in downtown Elkhart at 9am.

Please consider walking with us or making a donation to our team! Your help in raising money for the March of Dimes, in honor of the Good twins, means so much.

You can donate on my personal page by following the link below or click on the bar to the right of our blog. Thank you to anything you are able to give.

http://www.marchforbabies.org/kcoryn

Marrs Come for a Visit

2010-04-09T05:32:00.000-07:00

On Monday, Jen Marr and her kids, Madison & Luke, came over for a visit. It was a beautiful, sunny day, so Eli and the kids had lots of fun playing outside while Jen and I got to sit and chat. We love our new friends and can't wait to spend more time with them!!!!

Easter with Scott's Family

2010-04-07T12:49:00.000-07:00

On Easter Sunday we got together with Grandma, Paw Paw, Uncle Casey, Uncle Shawn & Allison for dinner. We ended up going out to Chili's then headed back to our house for Eli to open Easter baskets. Boy, the boys got spoiled!!!! Both boys got an Easter basket from their Great-Grandma Jean and also got Easter baskets from Grandma and Paw Paw. Eli had so much fun seeing all his new toys and candy! It was such a fun evening to spend together!

Easter with My Family

2010-04-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Easter with my family at our house on Saturday. We grilled out and had a delicious lunch. After lunch all the boys had an Easter egg hunt (ended up being indoors due to the rain). I think the cousins ate more candy then they took home! It was such a fun time with the family! Love you all!!!

Eating Veggies

2010-04-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

Jayce tried veggies for the first time this week. I started him with peas....made the mistake of starting Eli with yellow and orange veggies, then he refused to eat the green ones. Jayce made a few faces at the beginning, but then he actually started to like them! He's eaten them a few times now! Yum!

Kiki, Abi and Cousin Keaton Come for a Visit

2010-04-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

Kiki, Abi and Cousin Keaton got into town on Sunday evening. They drove all day from Nashville, TN to have a short visit with us. On Monday we went to Shipshewana to let the kids go on the carousel, eat at Jo Jo's Pretzels and explore a few of the stores. Keaton was very intrigued with the horse and buggys all around the area. That evening Keli and the boys came over. We hung out at the house for awhile then went to Mad Anthony's for dinner. On Tuesday morning, after bringing Eli to school, we all went to Mayberry's for breakfast. They were then heading on to Keli's house for the day and evening before driving back to Nashville. It was a short little visit, but we had such a nice time being together.

We love you Kiki, Abi and Keaton!!! Come see us again soon!

Giggles

2010-03-27T15:11:00.001-07:00

Baby Jayce is getting so big! He's full of smiles these days! And from time-to-time you can even get him to giggle! Check out the video!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

2010-03-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday night we celebrated my birthday! Scott called some of our friends to join us for dinner at SoHo. We had never been there, but had heard great things about it. It was wonderful! We had such a great time with everyone! I'm so thankful for such great friends! Thanks to all who joined us!

My first taste of Saki! (Yuck!)

Kite Flying

2010-03-25T11:07:00.000-07:00

Last week we got to spend some time with Grandma Joey. While Grandpa was away, Eli, Jayce and I went over to their house. We brought Eli's bike and had a nice walk/ride around the neighborhood. It was a beautiful day! Eli was so excited when Grandma Joey pulled a kite out of her pocket! Eli had never flown a kite and it was the perfect day to do it....sunny, but windy. After our walk/ride we went back to the house for a yummy lunch.

Thank you, Joey, for letting us come over and spend time with you! As always, we had a great time!

Award Night

2010-03-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

Indoor soccer is finally over. Eli really had a great time! At first, he struggled with being interested in the games. He'd much rather follow the lines on the floor or chase the other kids around. But by the end of the season he was actually chasing the ball and trying to kick it into the net. He really enjoyed going and getting to be with other kids.

Last week was the final practice, game and awards. Eli was so proud to receive his award. Outdoor soccer begins soon, and I know he's excited!!!

Jumping Cousins

2010-03-22T12:44:00.000-07:00

Jayce is loving the jumper! Here is a video of Jayce and his cousin, Santiago, both in jumpers. They were so cute!

4 Months

2010-03-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

Jayce is now 4 months old! Can't believe how fast it went! Recently, he has begun to giggle, loves to squeal, watches his big brother intently and has found his hands. It's hard to get pictures of him now without his hands in his mouth. So cute!

YMCA Soccer in the News

2010-03-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

Last week the YMCA 3 year old indoor soccer clinic was featured in the Elkhart Truth. Click on the link below and check it out. Take a look at the pictures and be sure to watch the video. I'm sure you'll see some familiar faces!

It's all fun and games for soccer kids at Elkhart's YMCA - The Elkhart Truth - Elkhart, IN

It's Snowing in Texas??!!!!

2010-03-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

On one of our last days of the trip it actually snowed in Texas! It was hilarious listening to the news, listening to the cancellations and watching the people who lived there! I think they only got about 1 inch, but it was such a big deal for them....hadn't happened in over 5 years! My cousin even went sledding with some of his friends! Can this be done in this small amount of snow????!!! Many snowmen were even being made!...don't know how, but it can be done.

Our last night in Texas we stayed at a hotel. Wanted a hotel with an inside pool (a little too chilly to swim outside), but most hotels don't have them there. We finally found one and Eli really enjoy swimming. Jayce even got into the pool!...it was his first time.
We had such a wonderful time in Texas! Thank you Ty, Rebecca, Christian and Nana for sharing your home with us. We love you!

Hanging with the Graves

2010-03-10T17:17:00.001-08:00

Our final destination in Texas was to Georgetown (a suburb of Austin). My Aunt Rebecca, Uncle Ty, Cousin Christian and Nana all live there. We had so much fun with them!

Our first evening we got to celebrate Christian's birthday! Can't believe how grown up he is now! He'll be in college next year!!! Time goes so fast!

The next day we got a tour around Austin. Uncle Ty took us to see some of the hot spots and the University of Texas. Austin is such a cool city!

That evening we went to a real Texas dance hall! It was one of Christian's best friend's birthday, too, so the boys chose to celebrate at this dance hall. It was so much fun! Eli LOVED it!!! We couldn't get him off the dance floor! So cute!

San Antonio Children's Museum

2010-03-08T20:20:00.000-08:00

On our last day in San Antonio we took Eli that afternoon to the San Antonio Children's Museum. The museum was having a special afternoon. They normally close at 4:00, but this day they were open from 4:00 to 7:00 and kids were free! This museum was awesome! Eli loved pretending he was a pilot in a plane, pretending to grocery shop, playing in the water and many, many other things. I think his favorite was driving the Bobcat and picking up and dumping rocks. Pretty cool!

San Antonio

2010-03-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

We just returned from our family vacation to Texas. We had so much fun spending a few days in San Antonio, then heading to Georgetown (a suburb of Austin) to visit my Aunt Rebecca, Uncle Ty, Cousin Christian and Nana. We have so many pictures that I'd like to share so I'll need to do a few posts to show them.

When we got to San Antonio we first ate at the Rainforest Cafe (Eli had never been to one). The food was okay, but Eli loved looking at all the animals and was especially excited to find a rainbow. We then walked around the River Walk and mall all afternoon before eating at Joe's Crab Shack (one of our favorite places) that evening.

The next day we spent visiting the Alamo. We then took the river boat tour of the River Walk. Eli loved it & the boat driver loved joking around with Eli. He asked Eli how old he was, then asked when he would turn four, and Eli answered, "After I'm 3." It was priceless.

The Real Team Picture

2010-03-03T11:28:00.000-08:00

Here is the real team picture taken by the professional. Turned out pretty good! It's a little blurry due to Scott taking a picture of the actual picture.

Team Pictures

2010-02-28T10:01:00.000-08:00

Eli had soccer pictures of his team. This was a big process to get all the kids to stay still and smile. We have not received the professional one yet, but here is one that Lindsay Good took. Also, a few pictures from the practice and game.

Aunt Karen Comes for a Visit

2010-02-26T11:31:00.000-08:00

My dad's sister, Karen, came for a short visit. This was the first time she got to meet Jayce. We went to a nice dinner at Mad Anthony's then headed back to my dad's house. It was a nice little visit and Eli had fun entertaining her.

Valentine's Day 3-D

2010-02-26T11:14:00.000-08:00

This year on Valentine's Day Scott took me to go see Avatar in 3-D. It was a movie that I didn't know if I really wanted to see, but I heard that you have to see it in the theater and how good it was. I'm so glad I did....it was awesome! Such a beautiful movie!

Before we left, Eli got out his 3-D glasses and had some fun. He cracked me up asking, "Can I wear these tonight?" and "Do I look good?" I just had to get some pictures! Love that little guy!

Daddy's Basketball Game

2010-02-25T19:04:00.000-08:00

On Monday nights Scott plays in a basketball league in Goshen. Eli really enjoys going to the games because he gets to play with his buddy, Cole. The boys enjoy walking back and forth on the bleachers, playing with their cars and even coloring. I enjoy it, too, because I get some time to chat with Cole's mom, Lindsay. Sometimes we realize that we never even watched the game....oops!

We are the Retrievers!!!

2010-02-03T07:55:00.000-08:00

Eli got his new soccer shirt at practice last night. His team is called the Retrievers.

Eli did much better with chasing the ball, but he was a little more into entertaining Grandma, Paw Paw, Uncle Shawn and Uncle Casey, who all came to watch him play. His favorite thing is just to run around the court. Hopefully, by the end of the clinic he'll actually enjoy soccer.

Eli's biggest fan!

He's Got Moves

2010-02-02T10:53:00.000-08:00

Sunday night while watching the Grammys, Eli started his dancing moves when one of his favorite songs was played, "Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night". Glad Scott had his phone close by to get a video. Hilarious! (Pretty sure he got his moves from Daddy)

Scary Moment at Kohl's

2010-01-31T19:22:00.001-08:00

Friday night we went shopping at Kohl's. As Scott and I were looking at some artwork, we noticed that Eli was gone. I went one way calling for him and Scott went the other. I finally went to the front and asked for help. The security guard showed up right away and after walking around found him right away in the toy section. After having a talk with Eli about walking away the security guard offered Eli a tour of his office. Scott and Eli got to see all the security monitors. Eli was allowed to try and find me in the store on the video. Of course, they had to find me looking around in the underwear section! This was definitely a scary time, but ended up being a learning experience for all of us.

Indoor Soccer

2010-01-31T19:04:00.000-08:00

Last week Eli started his indoor soccer clinic at the YMCA. Eli's buddy, Cole, is also on his team. Daddy and Cole's daddy, Chris, are the coaches of the seven 3 year olds. Lindsay and I had to laugh at the men try to control the kids. After about 30 minutes the kids struggled with following the directions and even staying on the court....and there was still 30 minutes left of practice! Scott and Chris had to start playing some games to keep the kids on track. They were all pretty cute! Eli really had a good time and he can't wait for next week's practice!

Sick Weekend

2010-01-24T17:08:00.000-08:00

After we returned home from our trip to Nashville, TN Jayce became really congested. Next thing you know, Eli was sick, too. Both boys now are congested and have coughs, but even though they feel yucky they still are giving us some big, beautiful smiles! Hope they get better soon!

Visiting Nana

2010-01-23T08:14:00.000-08:00

My sister and I had the opportunity to go to Nashville, TN for a weekend to visit our grandma. She has been having some problems and has been in a rehab facility. My dad bought our tickets and Keli and I flew with the babies (it was the first time the family got to meet them). It was so nice to get to spend that time with our aunts, uncles, cousins and Nana. We got to hear many past stories of Nana's life....had some good laughs and even some cries. It was such a special time! On our last day there Nana was finally moved out of the facility. So glad she's improving and able to be with family all the time now. We love you, Nana, and we're praying for you!!!!

Santiago and Jayce

Aunt Kiki talking with Jayce

Jayce loved meeting his family! Love you all!

Peek-A-Boo

2010-01-20T07:48:00.001-08:00

Snow Play

2010-01-09T07:16:00.000-08:00

Eli got to go over to his friend Drew's house to play on a snowy day. Drew and Eli had so much fun playing in the snow fort that Drew had made. When Eli got home, he couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had with his buddy. Thank you, Krause's, for letting Eli come over to play!

Let's Go to the Movies...

2010-01-06T12:37:00.000-08:00

On Friday evening we met our friends, the Goods and the Kidders, at the theater so we could take Eli, Cole and Grace to see Alvin & the Chipmunks 2. Eli and Cole sat together and it was so fun to listen to them laugh at the movie. All the kids did a great job sitting through the movie. Eli did get a little antsy around the end, but the popcorn & Twizzlers really helped. Fun time and adorable movie!

After the movie we headed out in the snowy weather to the Kidder's house for dinner. This was my first time being to their new home. It's gorgeous!!! Grace got a bounce house for Christmas and the kids loved playing in it. Everyone was also very excited to get cookies and hot cocoa later in the evening. It was a late night for Eli, but it was well worth it! Thank you Kidders for having us in your home!

Jayce is Growing!

2010-01-03T12:07:00.000-08:00

Jayce is growing so big! He's just like Eli was....around the 97th percentile on weight. This boy wants to eat and eat! Last week we were at the doctor and Jayce is already 14 lbs. 4 oz. I had to get out the 3-6 month clothes! Jayce is also smiling quite a bit now and stays awake more during the day. And for the last few nights he's been sleeping for a 4 1/2 to 6 hr. stretch (knock on wood)!!! Mommy is happy about that, too! Here's a few newer pictures...Enjoy!

Love that big smile!

A Corny Christmas

2009-12-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas day at Me Maw and Paw Paw's house. Me Maw made a yummy lunch and then we opened the gifts. This was such a fun year to watch Eli. He was SO excited!!!! He sure got spoiled this year, too, but it was lots of fun!

Saturday Sledding

2009-12-20T19:14:00.000-08:00

On Saturday we got about 2 to 3 inches of snow and, of course, that meant time to go sledding! We bundled Eli up and Scott took Eli out. Eli had a blast and Scott sure got a work out. Even though Eli got "flipped over" a few times he loved it!