Chris and Jen Visit & Rob Endures Another Birthday

We had a fabulously fun winter break this year, because my dear brother Chris and his wonderful wife Jen came to visit us.  It was their first time coming out here and it was fun to show them our house, the University, and our town.  It has been such a mild winter but they were lucky enough to be here for our first snowfall and experience some of the bitter cold.  We walked on the frozen coulee, had some good sushi (yes, in the Midwest!) downtown, talked and talked, and watched the kids use uncle Chris as a jungle gym.  It was so fun to have them visit and we hope they will come again!

Jen helps out in the kitchen.

 We all spent a lot of time wrestling with the 3D puzzle.

Robert got to spend at least part of his day playing guitar - Chris, why aren't you singing?!

 Beware, the balloon ninja!!!

 Jen and Haley made an impromptu dash around the back yard in the snow.  Crazy girls.

 Haley and Jen - H was quite enamored of her smart, funny and gorgeous aunt Jenny.

 Yep, there are certainly enough candles on there to warm up anyone's fingers.  Happy Birthday, dear Rob!

 Jen and Chris.  Such good sports to wear the hats.  :)  We wish they could have stayed another week - we miss you already!!

 Haley and Jake picked the card...

 Oh the joys of helium balloons!

Happy Birthday!  Here's to another great year.