Visits

 So on Wednesday we decided to go to my SIL house out in Daybreak.
My kiwi mates live more out those ways and so when I'm out with Kristin I decide to make sure I see my kiwi mates.
My first mate I saw was Evette.
We had a great time catching up and talking.  The kids played well together which is always a plus.
Masaru was grounded that day and Emiko was down for a nap.  So my two middle kids got to play and have fun.
This is the doll house she made her daughter.
Can you believe it?
It's awesome.

 Here's a closer view.
Everything you can see...............she made..................EVERYTHING.
You might wanna say "But Milz, what about that, or that or that or this?"
The answer is EVERYTHING YOU SEE SHE MADE.
Pretty crazy right?
You have to be slightly crazy to do something like this ;)

 Of course the kids loved it and were basically in awe of it more than anything else you know.
I mean look at the details?
Blows my mind.

 Here's Ken hanging out watching Barbie on the TV.
Where is Barbie?
Looks like she's on holidays in the Bahama's with her mate.  Maybe they're skyping Ken ;)
Good times.

Then we also visited my other kiwi mate, Katie.
We had dinner together and caught up and THIS TIME the kids were VERY well behaved if I do say so myself.
Last time it was like 'Lord of the Flies' and while Katie and I were talking our children totally DESTROYED her sons train box with plastic knives.
Talk about outta control.  I've rarely seen such a mess in my lifetime as the mess that those children made in her basement with that box.
The funny thing is Katie told then they could play with ANYTHING THEY WANTED but don't touch the box.
Go figure right?
THIS TIME around was a different story.
At least they've learned from their mistakes right?
They had fun together and did great and Katie and I got to catch up.
With Dru working now we don't have the luxury of being in Utah for long amounts of time.  So I only get to see my mates maybe once or twice a year.
Pretty sad :(

 Then the rest of the time I watched Kristin crochet a project that I was suppose to do (thanks again ;)) while the kids sledded.
I'm telling you man Day Break is a kids playland.
Summer AND winter fun.  That's all year round fun for the kiddo's.
And since I'm a free range parent Day break is my kinda place.

 The kids would go and sled (including Takeshi) anywhere from an hour to 3 hours at a time.
They just had the best time together.
And there's always strength in numbers right?
The Johnson kids got new sleds for Christmas and so they shared those as well as a couple of other things.

 It sucks getting all their snow clothes on and off and then making sure they're hung up etc.
But it's totally worth it to have the kids be so happy with each other and be exerting so much energy with each other.
Makes for fun times all around.
AND WE DON'T HAVE TO DRIVE THEM ANYWHERE!!!!
Now that's my kinda sledding.

 Look how awesome Masaru is?
I didn't get to join in the fun because of Emiko which makes me a little sad.
But they don't need me there really.
Next time...........

 Takeshi and Kate.

 Uh oh, looks like Takeshi's about to run into his cuzzie...........

 Looks a little outta control?

 Happy, happy.........

 Trying to master the snow skateboard.
My nephew Luke went with them one time and looked after them and took some photo's for me.
He was really good with the kids.
Masaru adores him and he's really patient with him.
He's a great 15 year old. 

 Ella and Yuki about to take the plunge.

 Looks like Yuki's getting confident.

Takeshi and Zeke.
I didn't sleep well, but that's no one's fault.  I simply don't do well without Dru, at night times.
I love staying with Kristin and her family.  I feel comfortable and relaxed.
There's plenty to do and I enjoy everyone's company.
The kids are great friends as well.
I'm glad they're such great mates, as well as Kristin and I.
It makes for a good time.
LOVE YOU JOHNSONS.
We'll be back ;)