Outdoor Fun!

The past couple of weekends we were able to do so many fun things but only because of my very best friend Leslie. The first weekend we went snowtubing at the Badlands in Hudson, WI. We all had a blast (of course Jon stayed home with Dad). It was a lot of work just getting up the hills with one of the kids. Eventually Aniella and Jacob were (somewhat) doing it themselves and braving going down the hill alone! We were sore and worn out the next day but it was well worth it. We can't wait to do it again...next year!
Then, this past weekend Aniella went to visit my mom in St. Cloud. So, Leslie and I decided to take Jacob and Jon to my dad's cabin for some snowmobiling. We all tried to go...Grandpa Steve, Grandma Jan, Leslie, myself, Jacob and Jon! Jon was not enjoying this at all so Grandpa and Grandma headed back to the cabin and the rest of us headed out on the trails. We went for a few hours on Sat and a few hours on Sun. Part of the time Leslie and I were able to go just the two of us and went to lunch in Balsam Lake. It was a great time.
It's a great blessing to have Leslie in our life. Not just because of all the fun that we have but because she's alway there when I need her. She's the kind of friend who understands you better than you understand yourself and is still my friend in spite of so many things. She also loves my kids a lot and my kids love her too!