Matt chopping down a tree using an axe. It was part of his Crossfit workout.
Dana, Matt and Boyd try to take down a tree by some force of their own.
Audrey's mom lined us all up for our individual family photos...easier than trying to get everyone (all 25+) of us in one photo together.
After time in Steelville, we traveled 9 hours up north to Minneapolis to visit with Matt's family. I am not sure we were really prepared for the cold weather we experienced but we did get to take part in some winter activities we don't see much of in FL or North Carolina.
Audrey was tuckered after days of traveling and spending time with family. She crashed on the coach after opening presents.
Matt got Audrey a Nintendo DS for Christmas with the Brain Age game. Dominic and Jaden also each had one, so we were competing together on Mario Cart via wireless connection between them. They definitely had me beat.We had the opportunity to go snow tubing while we were up in Minneapolis. It was a lot of fun but we got extremely cold very quickly. Below our some pictures.
We both had the opportunity to go snow shoeing which was something neither of us had done. It included some snow shoe running, snow ball fights, and lots of laughs.
Matt's sister, Annie, got a snowball to the face and the remnants of the snow stuck to her eye lashes. 
Matt's mom on the right, with cousin Andy with Sam following, and Theresa and Lisa and Matt taking up the rear.
We ended our time in Minneapolis with a bonfire to warm us up amidst the single digit weather.
We had a wonderful trip and were blessed with great weather, safety, and so many amazing memories with our families. We don't have much going on for our New Years Eve except to recover from our long trip and get ready for 2008.
4 comments:
Brother-
In the picture of you and Aud snow shoeing, look at Dad's face in the background :p
Priceless!
Love you guys :)
It was so great to meet you guys and spend time with you! The snowball fight while snowshoeing amongst other entertaining activities was GREAT! My boys LOVED the entertainment at Grandma DiMarco's and are grateful to have a new "DS Buddy" (too bad the wireless doesn't work across the states!) Check out our attempt at blogging at: www.threementwodogsandalady.blogspot.com
Lisa- I got your quick linked. Love your blog! I don't think I'd get anything done if I lived closer to you guys...i'd be hanging out with the boys. Hope its not as long before our paths cross again soon. Will keep watching your blog for updates.
All I can say is BRRRRR... I dont miss the cold.
Looks like a great trip guys. So where does 25 people stay anyways?
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