February Fun

February is typically the coldest month in Athens, and the coldest run of the year is almost always on Mom's birthday weekend and it is the Heritage 7.5 mile trail race.  This year was cold, but not as bad as usual.

Mom ran with her friends Ellen and Rachael.  The kids ran the 1 mile fun run.

 Mom won her age group!

 and Bjorn was the 1 mile fun run!

 The following week we had weather in the 70's and mom and Odin spent some time out in the sun together.

 On mom's birthday Bjorn ran with her as his present to her.

 The following weekend Dad took the boys on a ski trip.

 and they enjoyed some hiking too.

Pottery Night!

We took our German friends to the pottery studio for a Friday night fun pottery experience.  It was Bjorn's first time on the wheel!

Christmas

It was a good Christmas for all...

Bjorn is the lego man!

Chess is a new favorite for Bjorn and occasionally Odin plays too.

Mom got a bit of snuggle time w the boys.

 Bjorn got a new math game that is similar to scrabble.

 The family got a raunchy kid-approved card game.

 Odin's big gift this year was a BB gun.  He's learning lots of safety surrounding using it.

Our German Friends

We have been very fortunate to have met a new family visiting from Germany.  We have so enjoyed getting to know them and will be so sad when they leave in Jan. 

Hannah and Bjorn goofing off one morning while Mom did a 20+ mile run!

Hannah, Sabine, Nike, Marcus and Bjorn on a Sunday walk.

 Mom and Sabine out dancing!

 Odin and Nike playing cards.

 Bjorn, Milen, Nike, Lila and Odin at pump it up.

Helen Holiday Half Marathon

This past weekend Mom ran her first 1/2 marathon trail run.  (It was fabulous).  The kids got to enjoy the holiday cheer of Helen, GA.  Including dinner where Odin finally met a burger he could not finish (12 ounces!!).

Odin and Dad went ziplining while Mom and Bjorn went to a super cool wooden toy store.

Bjorn turns 7 today!

Birthday boy turned 7 today!

Bjorn's Birthday Celebrations

Although early Bjorn's birthday celebrations have already begun!  Last night we hosted a party and sleepover for his friends. 

A pinata was the highlight of the party (well, after the ice cream cake!).