Taking the road less traveled

 There has been plenty to keep the Packard home busy the last month. Jeff turned 40, Josh turned 10, Maddy is constantly doing new things, and everyone is counting down the days until Spring. We hope you all enjoy this (hopefully last) snowy Sunday.

Maddy's first sled ride.

Making snowmen

Making more snowmen.

Matt and Jake had the idea of pulling an old mattress behind the mule. The kids had a blast with it.

Nastia has someone a little spoiled. You never know when she will show up with a new dress for Maddy. 

Grandma found Jeff's old spacesuits from when he went to space camp as a kid. The boys quickly snatched them up form themselves. 

Jeff turned 40!!!
I had a surprise party for Jeff's 40th birthday. I couldn't have pulled it off without a lot of help form some dear friends. Thank you all!!

Nate gave the party a thumbs up!

Jeff enjoying his birthday with some friends.

Jeff and his shadow Matt

Jeff and Aaron- you can only act this silly with your life long friend. Can't believe these two are 40!

No words to express these two goof balls.

Josh turned 10!!

He wanted to go to Sky Zone to celebrate his special day. 

Of course he wanted to go to his favorite place to eat also. 

Not only once but twice! Grammy took him also.

Nate celebrated his 100th day of Kindergarten.

Maddy made cookies for the first time!

The boys have been in a scientist mode lately. My kitchen has turned into their science lab.

Maddy water painted for the first time today!

She loves playing babies with her big sis. 

Grandpa stopping by to see his Maddy girl. 

Maddy playing dress up in my tap dance outfit from when I was 5!

Hanging out at our friends house. Liv is so good about playing what the little girls want to do. Once again it's dress-up time. 

                            

                                  Jeff and his boys!

                                      

                                                  Jeff and Blake hanging out at small group.
                                                So thankful for these great group of friends!

                                  

                                    Last but not least, here's a video of Maddy reading.