Our big snow

We got about 8 or so inches with more of course in the drifts. And now they're saying we could get another 7 inches! Our dog was up to his head in the snow and that's on our deck. Granted, our dog is not very tall, but still... It's one of the best snows we've had in the past couple years.

Mama on a sled

My very first time on a sled! So much fun. We've got to the point now that we can go from the top of the hill behind the house all the way down to the field (it's a decent run). And Noah, who was hesitant at first, is now making the run by himself and loving it! Oh and we're buying snowsuits and snowboots for everyone before next winter. No more cold toes!

Sledding with the grands

Noah on a sled for the first time - the beginning of something wonderful! We've been sledding for days! Wa-hoo!!

Snowy Summer

The other day Noah told me, "The sunny summer is over and now it's the snowy summer." Indeed.

bundled up and ready to build a snowman. here he's showing us the carrot, which is lost in his big winter mitten

Noah with our deck snowman

the whole family out for some sledding

Haven in the snow - super cute

Noah and Watson playing in the snow. This was the first decent snow of the winter. There was more to come!

Here and there...

big smiles

fat little legs

play-dough + cookie cutters = beaucoup fun

hair and cheeks courtesy of sledding

yummy toesies

Ol' Blue Eyes

Look out, Frankie Sinatra. This girl's got some peepers too. I think she got her Aunt Jessi's eyes. Huge, blue, and sparkling.

A Family of Readers

These folks love to read...

New Year's Presents

Since we don't celebrate Christmas, we give Happy New Year gifts. Here are the pictures from this year. Noah got several Chuck and Friends toys, Haven got a ball (which Watson has since eaten), DJ got a Wii game and I got fuzzy pillows, chocolate, and new boots!

Big Brother Little Sister

I bought these shirts specifically so I could take pictures of the kids in them - and I almost missed my chance. Haven nearly outgrew that onesie before I got her in it! And I love the lime green skirt with it. This was the first time I was able to get pictures of the two of them that close together - Noah used to kinda keep his distance. He's warmed up to her now though. They're fast becoming good buddies.