Japanese nabe night

Yukari picked up a nabe pot from the Asian market this week, used for making a traditional Japanese hot pot dish. We had just purchased a portable stove, for emergency use if needed this winter. It turns out this stove is the exact one that is normally used in Japanese houses for nabe -- so we had to try it out!

Ian's 3rd Birthday

We celebrated Ian's 3rd birthday with a special breakfast and an afternoon party with friends.

Everyone's favorite toy was the Stomp Rocket, which Luke has enjoyed more than anyone.

Gingerbread Cookies

Baking and decorating gingerbread cookies provided some relief from the cold today!

First Snow 2014

We have been lucky so far this winter, with no real snow accumulations and mild temperatures. All that changed today, with lows in the single digits and enough snow to get outside and do some sledding on our hill.

Ian had a little accident -- sliding too far down the side yard on his sled; over a small cliff, and onto the street. He will be okay, just a few scratches :)