Monday, December 8, 2008

Slip Slidin' Away

Kids are so awesome. Hunter and Hayley were trying to keep themselves busy, and decided on the tried and true event of sliding down the stairs in a sleeping bag. Luckily our stair landing exits in the middle of a large room, so there is plenty of skidding space. Who hasn't tried this?Hayley is so stinkin cute! She is happy to be in the middle of anything crazy and fun.This train is leaving the station. Notice that Emmy is in the game too. She is willing to try anything, and was a great sport. It is entirely possible that she has more guts that the other two combined. Hunter was so cute to involve her. He'd take her down on his lap, and no, it didn't look any safer. Go Guys!Emmy was just.....uh what is the right word.....Cackling. It's true. She was laughing so hard.Eventually Emmy was obviously being kept behind, she gave up the slippery bags, and used her own blanket. She was noticeably tumbling and she catapulted head over heels. It didn't slow anyone down. Out of the way! She was a cute little 18 pound missile. I tried to do this with them a while back, and dang it hurt! I don't think I could walk correctly for a week. Ah! The things I miss....Little Emmy is an art apprentice to Hayley. Hayley is coloring non-stop, and we seem to be responsible for much of the global foresting problems 'cuz we go through a ton of paper. Emmy is constantly watching her sister, and they keep themselves busy for hours. Frequently as much crayon ends up in her, as on the paper, and thus she can poop rainbows. BLAH!I asked her to give me a pretty smile, and Voila...cringe? Brent and I were just cracking up.She was trying so hard to cover her smile, and she pulls of being a bit Coquettish? Shy? Coy? Hmmm... not sure, but it sure makes my day to be blessed to play with her. I am so lucky to have such wonderful and nutty kids. Booya!

2 comments:

Photo Crazy! said...

My kids love the stairs too! They take an old twin mattress down our stairs and crash into the wall! Yikes! Jenna loves it too. Crazy, cute kids. I love the pics. of Emmy! I need to still her for a play date with Jenna. They could color all day.

Janna said...

My kids do that with their snow suits on. They get so hot and sweaty, but they keep on going. They haven't tried it for a while. I don't think I will show them this post, so that they don't get any ideas to use sleeping bags. You are such great parents! We love you guys and hope to see you on the 27th.