Snowman

The cold and snow came on Tuesday and it took a few days to melt. By Sunday it was much warmer outside but still lots of snow in the yard. The kids were outside without jackets, but weren't sure what to do with all that snow. I suggested they build a snowman and got out their ski gloves. Caden is the only one that kept going and completed the task. Here is his man, complete with sticks and grapes for the face, and gloves on his twig arms :) He had a really good time!

Sledding

Two weeks ago when we got all the snow, the kids were out of school and sledding was on the agenda! Cory took the three bigs on Wednesday to Boiling Springs park for an afternoon of fun. Then on Thursday when he had to return to work, I was left to entertain them. A couple of friends and their kiddos gathered at another friends' house and they sledded some more. The hill was close to the house, so I kept Crosby inside and our trusty babysitter (read ANGEL!!!) came too with her boyfriend and they kept the other 4 kids entertained! It was great. The 3 bigs stayed out the entire time, and Cole came in for a bit to warm up, then went right back out! Fabulous day enjoyed by all!

Cole wasn't sure whether to swing or sled!

Doesn't Carter look cute!
Here goes Caden...

Up and over the second hump...

Becca convinced Cole to head up the hill. I am sure she got a workout hauling him up there!

WE LOVE BECCA!!!!!

Becca, her boyfriend Eric, and Cole sledding down the hill on the air mattress!

Caden and Carter always went together on our two seater.

Aren't they too cute!?!?!?

Vacation Aftermath-Car Ride Home

As soon as we left Grapevine and headed on the highway the kids crashed! We had to laugh a little at Caden's position then I turned to see Carter! Oh my!!! They took great naps in the car. These were some really worn out boys! Thank you Grammie and Papa for a howlin' good time!!!!

Don't worry, Cory took a curve and he straightened up quickly!

Great Wolf Lodge

We have had a great time here with the family! Even though Cole, Cory, and I sat at the hospital all day yesterday! I didn't get many pics so these from my phone will have to do!

The first night at dinner they gave all the kids wolf ears, so fun!! Here is Caden modeling his while eating a s'mores :) YUMMO!

Carter had to be a little different while modeling his, of course!

Cole was cracking us all up and howling when he put his ears on!

The two little boys tried to ride the hot dog cart in the arcade.

This was one of our pit stops on the way there. A cute little calf at Chick-fil-A

Snow

Here are a few pics of the snow we received this week! We got a lot, even Cory closed the store Tuesday! It was about 8 inches I think, and we loved it all! The kids were out of school Tuesday and Wednesday and spent a good deal of time sledding (pics to come!). For now just enjoy some of God's creation covered in white!

Tummy Time

Crosby is such a big boy now! He is growing so much I can't believe it! It seems to be flying faster now since I am pretty sure he is our last baby. Just this week he officially outgrew his clothes and is now in 6-12 month stuff. We did the car seat shuffle and he is out of his infant carrier and into a convertible car seat now. Cole was not really thrilled that Crosby took his seat, but he is learning to deal with it :) He also sat in a high chair at Mazzio's this week at lunch and at his baby food. Too cute! I took these picture a week or so ago and thought they were too sweet not to share! Enjoy our little man, because he is growing fast!

Another One Bites the Dust

That Queen song seems so fitting around here these days!

Another one down

Another one down

And another one bites the dust

But at least among all the fever, coughing, sneezing, and crying, there are a few smiles!

Prayerfully we will all be on the mend soon!

Lots of Time On Our Hands

As most of you know, we are all passing the crud around. Lots of Dr visits, lots of pink antibiotics! So to pass the time away while we can't go to school....

We make ourselves look like tribal folk, monsters, animals, you name it!

Carter got this crayola face paint kit for Christmas and it is great! All sorts of creatures inside and it goes on easy and comes of easy too!

Notice the horns :)