Other News on the Blum Front

Presenting the new Hannah!
Hannah has been bugging me for weeks to perm her hair. She was sick of her straight hair and wanted a change. We finally had the time to do her very first perm tonight. She loves it! Her Daddy even had to admit that it looked good. He doesn't generally like curly hair and had been trying to talk her out of it for weeks. I have to admit that it makes her look too grown up :0(
You look beautiful FiFi!

Swim team practice starts April 5th. Hudson told my Mom tonight that he is sooooo excited! So is Mommy! It will put all of his energy into constructive energy! WOO HOO!!!

We finally got our family 72 hours emergency kits done. Peace of mind!

Hudson's ISR swim lessons (our life insurance policy for him) paid off when he fell off the front of Jeff's parents' boat. Jeff said one second he was there and the next he was gone. He had thankfully had the presence of mind to turn the motor off. As soon as he did he and Hannah heard a thump on the propeller and up popped Hudson floating on his back breathing and not even crying. He had gone all the way under the boat. He didn't start crying until Jeff had to leave him to turn the boat around to scoop him up. He was in full winter clothing and it was super cold. He did have a life jacket on in case anyone is wondering (strict rule with Grandma and Grandpa Blum!). But his instincts kicked in as soon as he fell in and automatically flipped onto his back to breathe. Thank you Miss Stefanie for giving him the skills and confidence!! Just another reminder that children don't typically drown in a swim suit!

We took the kids to Lake Tahoe last weekend to a cabin and to play in the snow with Aunt Jessica's family , Daniel and Kaleb, and my Mom and Dad. It's the first time that Hudson has ever seen the snow. He absolutely loved it. Couldn't get enough! He kept begging to play in the "NO". We were trying to get him to say "S S S Snow" and he said "I want to go play in the S S S...that stuff outside." It was hilarious! It was fun to watch the kids play and have such a good time. Of course the kids all ganged up on the adults in a snow ball fight. I swear Daniel and Kaleb were throwing giant ice cubes! Averi thought it was particularly funny to get Aunt Noel. It was great to spend time with family, have fun and just kick back and relax. Wish Camille, Melissa and their families and Charlotte and the rest of her family could have been with us! We miss and love you guys!

I can't think of any other news. Life is always full of excitement at our house! The kids are always making us laugh.