Is It Spring Yet?

There has unfortunately been more sickness in our family. After Alissa finished her antibiotics from Strep Throat she came down with a virus that had a fever. I know it sounds strange, but I think that get a sore in your mouth somehow accompanied this virus. Caleb and I both got it too. Alissa and Caleb were really feeling bad a few days this week. Luckily for Caleb he wasn't sick on his school day. No one has been eating very good and everyone spent a lot of time laying around on the couch. Here Caleb and his teddy bears are getting some quality couch time. Luckily, everyone is starting to feel better, except me. I show how ended up with a cold. Lots of congestion and sinus headaches, but better me than the kids. I just hope the kids don't end up with this next. This winter has been lots of snow and sickness!

It's almost March and I hope that means that the snow will at least stop falling and maybe even start melting. As everyone knows this has been one of the snowiest Februaries. I am so tired of all the snow and having to dig out. This morning the kids were supposed to have a Church activity, but it was cancelled because we got another 2 inches last night. There has been a lot of cancellations, but at least Leah did have school everyday this past week. Caleb was finally able to have his valentine party this past Tuesday at his school.

Today, Rod is out digging us out again and Caleb and Alissa were excited to go out with him. Caleb still likes to go out and play some, but it's hard to get them to go out and stay out for more than a few minutes.

Caleb loves to take his loaders out and dig in the snow. Too bad they aren't a little bigger.

Alissa decided to mow the grass! I wish we could see the grass!

This is what Leah was doing while everyone else was outside. I think she's had enough of the snow.

Snow, Snow and More Snow

It has been snowing so much here. School has been cancelled the last two days. Caleb didn't have school this week. Leah already had scheduled days off for Friday and Monday so it's almost like summer break except there is snow up to my knees on the ground! The kids have been going out some, but it's also been very cold. The kids spend about as much time getting ready as they do outside. Caleb's snow shovel is lost forever in the snow and the kids have been banned from using ours since they lost it in the snow and I somehow found the needle in the haystack. Rod keeps the sledding hill in good shape, but even the sledding hill has lost some of it's glory. I think we all may be ready for a little warmer weather.

Rod has spent a lot of time digging us out. I have done some of it too. The piles of snow are getting quite large, but the kids think they are fun.

I had to include this picture. With being stuck indoors so much the kids have gotten into about every toy we have. They have been doing a lot of dress up. Alissa usually chooses one of Leah's dresses and high heels, but this time she brought me Caleb's spiderman and said "on". It was too cute.

Only one question remains. Will I be able to keep my sanity until spring?

Sledding Fun

What a busy weekend. This weekend was Rod's birthday! He turned the big 35! I think he had a nice birthday weekend. We took the kids to Stephanie and Adam's house. They loved this because they got to play with their cousins Then we went to a RV and boat show. It was fun to look around at all the different options. It's always fun to dream, not that we will necessarily be buying anything soon. Then Rod and I went an early dinner out. We don't eat out very often and without the kids is even more rare so it was nice.

Sunday, the kids were able to go sledding in our yard. I wasn't sure how it would work out, but it was perfect. It was just steep enough for the kids to go down pretty fast and just short enough that they didn't complain to have to walk back up. They had so much fun. Even Alissa thought it was great fun. She cried when I tried to bring her in early.


I also bought a kid shovel for Caleb. I had been doing a lot of snow shoveling last week and Caleb kept trying to steal my shovel. When I saw the kid one I decided that it would be well worth the money spent and was it ever. He played more with the shovel than he did sledding. He even went out again later to finish digging out his 'tunnel'. The kids had a lot of fun in the snow, but mom still hates the cold and is ready for the spring!

Happy New Year!

I can't believe that another year has gone by. It was a year ago that I decided to start blogging. When I started this blog I wasn't sure how good of an idea it was, but I've really enjoyed keeping it up and sharing some stories. I hope some of you have also enjoyed it!

To ring in the New Year, our family stayed at home and enjoyed a quiet evening. We did try and make it a little special for the kids. I bought some ice cream and got out the pool and balls for them to jump in. I also got a couple of movies. The kids were going a little crazy and started fighting around 10:30. We decided that we would make that midnight for the kids. We did a count down and blew our horns and whistles! Then the kids went to bed. Rod and I did stay up until midnight, but I was in bed shortly after that!

With the New Year, there has been plenty of snow and cold! We have been staying in the house on the really cold days. However, last week before the extra cold weather came in, Rod and the kids enjoyed some time playing in the snow. They built a very large snow man (which fell down a little after they all came in the house) and there was a big snow ball fight. Unfortunately, Alissa couldn't go out since she was very sick and had an ear infection. I was out of a little bit too and was able to get some pictures for you to enjoy!

Leah's a good shot!

Leah making snow balls.

Rod's getting them back!

Making the snowman.

The kids can rool the snowman pieces now by themselves. This makes Rod's job a bit easier!

Time to build the snowman.

Too Cute!