"Winter"/ Early Spring 2012

"Winter" is in quotation marks as this has been the mildest winter we have ever had in Oklahoma. Only one small snowfall and the temps have been pretty warm, considering what we're used to. We made the most of it and spent as much time outdoors as possible!!

Here is a glimpse of our Jan- March Jankowski experiences:

We spent Matt's 35th birthday Jan 7, 2012 in Spring Branch, TX at Grammy & Grandpa's. Enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon watching Matt paddle a new-to-him solo canoe on the San Marcos river. George and Abigail loved getting to see their Daddy go down the rapids up close!


Snack time!
Look at that form!

Future paddler?

On the morning of his 35th birthday, Matt ran a 25K Trail Run in Bandera, TX. "Harder than any marathon I've done" he said. We awaited his arrival home and had a little surprise for him!!

WAR!!!!!
I'm defeated!!!

With Grammy & Grandpa

Fam photo...

What a huge accomplishment! We are so blessed that Matthew has given himself and us the birthday present of dedication to this health and wellness for his 35th year and beyond!

Looking forward to Matt's favorite chocolate sheet cake recipe!

Thunder UP!!


We put our backyard fire pit to use this winter and experimented with LOTS of different kinds of marshmallows! Mint Chocolate is still our favorite! Yum!

Grammy & Grandpa were in Oklahoma house hunting and we took advantage of a sunny day to hike at Lake Thunderbird.

King & Queen of the Hill!

And we HAD to introduce them to our beloved s'mores!


Happy 76th birthday Pop (Jan 2012)! A rice neck pillow and Ensure for you! Ha!!


Mother/ Daughter PJ Party at McFarlin MUMC, March 2012:

Abigail loves Miss Hannah!

All made up with Reese..

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Stephanie help Ashlyn and Abigail with their handprints.

Decorating cookies with Grammy.

Painting Nana's nails....Nana is brave! ;)

Watching a Veggie Tales movie about being beautiful with what God gives us...sharing popcorn with Ashlyn.

Celebrating Bill & Debbie's move to Oklahoma in Feb/March with a winter's hike at Elk Mountain in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge.

Grandpa, Pop, Matt, George, Abigail, & Carrie

Borrowing a little shade for snacktime...


Cresting the summit!!

Posing with Pop!

Abs & Daddy

What a sight!



Uncle Robert, Aunt Nee Nee, and Rebagrace came down for a visit in mid-March! We loved having them here and it seemed as no time had passed since we were all together last. Love our Leekowski visits!!

Having fun at the park with Grandpa Bill!

Robert's brother Michael and his kids Mason and Kara drove to OK for a quick visit with the Lees.

What a busy winter!! Loved every minute of it! Watch for more pics to come!