I have set up a Shutterfly Photo Collection page so that everyone would be able to see the pictures that were taken of the kids on frozen Big Cedar Lake in Wisconsin. The link is http://tnoneals.shutterfly.com/action/

The kids had a great time playing on the ice and in the snow. Declan toned up his skating skills and Liam learned how to ice skate for the first time. He wasn't too sure of it at first and held onto Chris' arm for dear-life but once he got his "ice legs" he had a great time. The first night Chris and Declan just made a square "ice rink". The next day, Chris added a "race track" for the boys with loops and turns. Teah enjoyed "skating in her boots" as she calls it. She wasn't too crazy about being out in the cold too long...which was okay with me!! Hey, someone has to take her back inside!

The kids also enjoyed playing with their cousin Emma and Uncle Tim & Aunt Sara. Teah and Emma are just 6 months apart in age so they enjoyed doing similar things. But I think Emma enjoyed Declan's silliness the most. He is so good with Teah and it showed by how much Emma enjoyed watching him.

We listened to lots of stories from my grandparents of how it use to be and what it was like for them growing up. It is interesting to hear how times have changed over the last 90 years. My grandparents have lots of stories and it would be great to sit down with them and write them all down for my grandchildren to read. I might have to do that on my next trip to Wisconsin.

It was a great trip and I am glad we had the opportunity to go. Here are a few pictures from the trip and be sure to check out http://tnoneals.shutterfly.com/action/ for all of the pictures. I will try to get all of them up today but bear with me if it doesn't happen. They will be there soon.

CHRIS & THE BOYS OUT ON THE ICE

OUR SNOW PRINCESS