Matt's birthday

Matt turned 30 on the 30th!  As a surprise, Rob, Sherry, Jake, Mallory, Camie, and Leila drove up from warm, sunny Florida to come visit and see snow.  They were in luck because there was a ton of snow!

The birthday boy cracking up at dinner.  

We went to La Caraquena and enjoyed our meal--Matt, Chrissy, Rob, Sherry, Jon, & Emily.

Birthday brothers with supportive sister.

Blowing out the candles.

Matt in front of his birthday poster and the signs the cousins made for him.

Cousins coloring.

Ramsey said, "take a picture of my mad face."

Ramsey stayed up late and played and played with Leila.  After I put Beck in his crib, I caught these girls reading--Leila was reading aloud to Ramsey, who was soaking it up.  At one point, Leila started playing Celebrities with the older kids and grown-ups, and Ramsey cried and cried.  Then, Leila quietly and sweetly started playing with Ramsey again without being prompted.  Ramsey cheered up!

Dress up at Aunt Emily's.

Snow time at Great Falls with Ramsey and Leila holding hands.  Man, my kids LOVE holding hands!

Brothers in front of the Great Falls.

The girls gazing at the Falls.

The Falls were so beautiful in this weather.

Beck couldn't get enough of the snow.  This was his first time actually playing in it!

Ramsey's first sled ride.  Not bad!

Hold on!