The Woolman Family

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Winter Fun

A little update on some of the fun things we have done this winter. At the end of January we took the kids and went with the O'Mara's to splash village in Frankenmuth for a day at the water park for their Christmas present to each other. The kids had a great time. Tay and Blake were so big running all over and going down the water slides millions of times!

Waiting for the 'big bucket' to fall.

Little Bean had a great time too. She even snuck up to the top of the tower and came down the water slide by herself one time... it was quite funny, she started out on her but and spun around and over and ended up coming down face first on her belly. She thought it was so funny!

We are meeting Uncle Tim, Aunt Jaime and Kirsten at Great Wolf in April, the kids can't wait.

Snow Day. We got 10 inches in one day. It was so deep Jenna couldn't even walk in the snow, but we got two snow days out of that storm.

Jen tried out the Barbie Jeep but it didn't make it far. I guess we need some chains on those tires.

Brad and I joined Tim and Rachel out for Tim's birthday. We met at the melting pot, after a treacherous drive, for the BEST dinner. It was a great night with our best friends.

This weekend we took the girls ice skating at the Dipzinski's ice rink. We had so much fun. Taylor did great and took right off. Tay had no fear, she fell several times but jumped right up and kept going. Jenna was a little slower, but still had a great time.

The kids had so much fun that we went back over the next day for round two. It was getting warm out so the ice was a little soft but it made it easy for Jenna to skate on her own.

Jenna and Brooklyn building a snowman.

Thanks Dipzinski's for inviting us over we had so much fun. We can't wait until next year. The girls will be skating fools next year.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Busy Day

Taylor had another basketball game this afternoon.

Nice shot Tay, you can barely see her behind all the kids.

Getting set for another shot.

Taylor and Chloe on the bench.

Good Game Little Celtics!

After her game we went over to the Dipzinski's to try a little ice skating. Taylor did great! She had a lot of falls but was not scared at all. She popped right up and kept going. She was the last one to take her skates off, and then she even helped Jared re-groom the ice when we were done. She even asked if she could stay the night and skate again tomorrow!!! So, I guess we'll be headed back tomorrow. Too bad we didn't know how much she liked to skate and now winter is almost over and the ice will soon be melting.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Basketball

Taylor started playing Upwards basketball this winter and she had her first game Saturday. We had so much fun. They get to run out on the court through a lit up smoke tunnel to start the game. Each child is introduced individually.

Taylor is number 11.

Guarding her opponent.

Getting a little sassy towards the end of the game.

She did really good for her first game. She really got into it, even made a few baskets. Occasionally we even caught her skipping down the court! :)

Brad is coaching and has a very nice team. He and Tay are having a great time together.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Our First Ski Trip

This past weekend Brad and I took Taylor up to Tree Tops for our first ski trip. Taylor and I have never been skiing and Brad only has once. So we joined Uncle Denny and Aunt Karen for the firefighters weekend.

Here is Taylor before her class, all dressed up!

And here I am just starting out. I took a one hour class to learn some basics. I was a good thing. I learned how to turn, how to stop and how to use both the tow rope and the chair lift. I only fell once! And I don't think it was really my fault. I had only been on ski's for about 15mins with one quick run down the bunny hill and then I had to get off the chair lift and at the top was a huge group of people and I had no were to go! But, I am paying for it because my leg still hurts! But after that I did much better. Still only went down one hill, but several times off the chair lift with no more falls! I am still nervous but I can't wait to try again.

Taylor learned pretty quick. By the end of class she was taking the tow rope to the top and coming down by herself. She doesn't turn much, pretty much comes straight down, but she can stop. They said she wasn't quite ready for the chair lift yet, maybe next time. I wish I was better so I could help her.

Tay during her class, with her instructor Joann.

She did have few falls too! I think the first thing they teach the kids is how to get up.

Mom and Tay fixing gloves so we can go down together.

After our ski lessons we went back to our room for some lunch, and a nap for most of us. Except Taylor, she hung out with Kelsey and made her look at all 300 pictures on our camera.

We also had a few trips down to the indoor/outdoor pool. Taylor thought this was pretty cool.

Brrr.

Later in the afternoon we went to the tubing hill. Here we are getting ready to go.

Getting the tubes hooked together.

Taylor and Denny waiting for us to come us the tow line. Taylor loved tubing, she could have done it all day.

Brad, Bailey and I coming up the tow line!

Here we go again.

Jeez, we really did a lot in one day. Looking back at the pictures I felt like the day went on forever. After tubing we stopped by the jumps to watch Kris and Josh do some tricks, and falls!

WOW, what a fun weekend. We were a little sad to leave Jenna at home, but she spent the weekend sledding and riding the snowmobile with Papa. Maybe next time she can learn too.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

New Years Wedding Bash!

This year along with Tim & Rachel, Mike & Jill we hosted our first New Years Party. We rented out the hall at Copper Ridge Golf Course and had 93 guests. The theme was a wedding recepton, and we had seven or eight of us in our weddigs dresses!!!!!!

Our tables were decorated with several party favors.