Caleb's Hair

Like father like son. When Josh was young, he used to spend a lot of time in front of the mirror fixing his hair. He had a wave that went from one side of his head to the other... (I wish I had a picture!) He would use hairspray and work it until it was just right. Now... Caleb is taking after his dad!

This is what he does every morning before he goes to school. He fixes each individual hair until it is perfect. Then, after much kicking and screaming, he is forced by his parents to put his stocking cap on to go out into the winter weather. "But Mooommmm.... I don't want to wear a hat. It will mess up my hair!"

Josh has started teaching a Bible class at the International University. Two times each week, he wears a suit and tie. The other day, I said to Caleb, "I think that I am going to like Daddy teaching this class." Caleb asked why, and I said, "Because he looks so handsome in his suit." I asked Caleb if he agreed and he said, "No. Not at all. I would NEVER wear my hair like that!"

It was so funny!

snow fun

We have had some snow in Vienna, and the kids have had a blast!

Cotter needed a little help making a snow angel...

But then he figured it out.

Carli had a friend over and it had been snowing all morning while they were in school... so that made it a perfect day for SNOW ICE CREAM!

Carli's friend had never heard of snow ice cream before. We gathered all the ingredients: milk, sugar, vanilla, and lots of fresh, clean, snow.

We mixed it all together, added some caramel

and sprinkles and it was a huge hit.

a brief update

We have had a wonderful holiday break, and now the kids go back to school tomorrow. I think they are getting sick of each other, but I'm not quite ready to get back into a busy schedule. I liked sleeping in and playing games with my kids all day. But I guess that can't last forever!

Josh's sister Julie and her husband Ben came for a visit! We had such a great time with them and really enjoyed having them here. Ben had never been to Europe before, so we did a quick tour of all the beautiful sights in Vienna.

Of course, we had to take him to Schönbrunn Palace. It was really foggy, but still as beautiful as ever!

There happened to be a few Christmas market stands still open so they got to drink some Kinderpunsch and eat a really big Krapfen.

My sister Kaci made Carli this hat! Isn't it cute?!

The kids have absolutely loved playing with the bunnies. The gray one (Hopper) is definitely the favorite. He is lots of fun and likes to be held. The white one (Marie) has an attitude! She has bit us all and would prefer to be left alone. I'm hoping she will warm up to us soon.

I need to post a better picture, but Amanda made me this BEAUTIFUL quilt! I absolutely love it (and so does Caleb)!
We have enjoyed having some snow, so Carli was out there immediately making a snowman. Cotter gave up his hat and scarf, so he had to come back inside before the picture. Carli loves the snow and could stay outside all day long playing in it.