Herk Fam

Saturday, February 1, 2014

My Loves

Way back in November, we asked our dear friend, Jessica, if she would be willing to take our family's pictures. We chose a super cold day, but the sun was perfect so we went for it, despite our children's blue lips. The kids were troopers and snuggled in "Uncle Jessica's" blanket in between poses. They turned out amazing, there isn't one we don't LOVE! I've put some of them on here, so you can see the rest of the awesome pictures, that weren't on our Christmas card.

Dakota's face! Love this girl!

At some point, this happened:

And of course, this happened after that:

Are you kidding me? This boy has my heart!

Suddenly, Sister got into posing. No idea where she learns this stuff.

And, it wouldn't be us if this didn't happen:

Monday, January 27, 2014

Skating

The Riggs cousins wanted to go skating while we were in Kansas. We had such a great time at the outdoor rink. Every kid got out on the ice (Uncle Jason took the baby around in his arms) and everyone did such a good job. It was a very cold day, but the kids were all great sports and enjoyed themselves very much!

Last year, Dakota only skated while holding someone's hands. This year she gained a bit of independence by using the skate assist to help her keep her balance. At one point, she looked at me and said, "I don't need this." She tossed the skate assist to the side and took off skating. I was so excited for her (and her Bubby was so proud of her). Now she's saying she wants to play hockey next year. Oh boy!

Go Dakota Go!

Caleb did awesome!

Jaxon slowed down for one, tiny second to
congratulate his sis and take this picture.

Baby Rosalind going around with Uncle Jason
She loved it so much, she cried any time he stopped!

Skiing

Jason and I have been wanting to get the kids on skis for some time. My sister suggested we bring our gear and head to Snow Creek, in Missouri, one day while we were in Kansas. So, the Friday morning after Christmas, we put Jax and Kota in ski lessons while Jason and I snow boarded and Memaw and Page went skiing. It had been 6 1/2 years since my last time, it was so fun to get back out on the snow! The kids lessons ended just before lunch, so we picked them up, grabbed some lunch and Jason and I traded in our boards for skis. With the kids just learning to ski, we knew it would be easier for us to help them if we were on skis too. We had such an amazing time watching them progress throughout the afternoon. Shortly after lunch, Jax was already begging to try the green and asking to ride the ski lift. Jason finally caved in and Jax was a champ! He got on and off the lift with ease and had no fear zooming down that big hill. Kota was riding up the tow rope by mid afternoon and I couldn't talk her into taking a break if I tried. Her goal was to ski through the obstacle course (under the sun bridge) by the end of the day and she did it several times! She was so proud of herself and told Memaw to clap every time! We're already trying to plan the next time we can get them on the snow (and of course Jax wants to learn to snowboard - good grief).

I think we figured out it had been 23 years since my mom last went skiing!
She did awesome!!

There's Jax in the blue coming through the obstacle course.

You can just barely see Jax coming down in the blue with orange helmet.

Page is front and center

There goes Daddy and Jax, up the lift!

Most of the crew, just missing Memaw and Aunt Ninny.

Such a little stud! He loved it and wants to know when we'll buy
him his own skis (haha buddy!).

Jax with his ski instructor

Ninny got this pic as Jax headed down the hill.

Kota with her ski instructor

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Merry Christmas!

Here's a few of the pictures from Christmas. The kids had a wonderful Christmas. They love being around their cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Grandma and Grandpa Hager's: