MORE snow day fun!

WOW, what a winter we are having! I can't remember the last time we have had so many snow events! We got more snow this past week and so Daddy got to be home with us two more days this week. We enjoy our days at home together just hanging out. We did get to spend some great time with our families too though eating with Phil's family one day and then mine the next. We are SO blessed to have such wonderful families on both sides that we LOVE hanging out with.

Thursday night we decided to "camp out" in the living room and watch a classic-"The Apple Dumpling Gang." We pulled Riley's mattress in the living room and made a canopy over it. She loved it!

Riley really liked jumping on her mattress but we kept telling her that wasn't a good idea. She learned the hard way why children should obey their parents...

She was jumping and fell head first into a chair holding up the canopy. She cried a bit so I wasn't too concerned. Daddy went to her aid while I put Josie in her crib. I heard, "Oh, oh Riley..." I knew it wasn't good...I have to say I flipped out a bit when I saw the giant bruised goose-egg that was protruding from her forehead! I tried to keep my composure for her but I was so worried she'd done something serious. Believe me, I've had my share of bumps, bruises, lacerations, etc. but NEVER have I seen such a pop-knot come up immediately! I was ready to take her to the ER! Luckily we know a pretty good doctor (ha, ha) so we gave him a call. He said as long as she was alert and not stumbling around she was probably fine. He advised us to keep her up an extra 30 minutes or so just to make sure. Of course she was fine but Mommy had to let her sleep in bed with us just in case!

It looked 100 times better the next morning. Her head must have a magnet in it because today she was playing air hockey with Daddy and the puck flew off the table hitting her square in the exact spot and added to the bruise! Poor thing!

On a brighter note, I can't tell you how much I am enjoying being home with my girls! They are both growing and changing so much everyday. Josie is getting to the age where they actually play together and Riley is so good with her. It seems that everyday Josie does something new. She's pulling up and taking steps with our help, claps and bounces when music comes on, and has had four more teeth pop through in the last few weeks! The cutest thing is when we tell her before a meal, "Josie, let's pray," she folds her hands as if to pray. My girls are such a blessing to me and I LOVE BEING A MOMMY!

Snow days...

We've been enjoying some wonderful snow days this week so I've been a bit preoccupied to post. Plus my computer decided to quit this week (after just having it repaired a few months back) so I've had to steal my husband's laptop!


This winter has brought us quite a few snows, just none too substantial. With the most recent snow, forecasters kept tempting us with 2-4 inches and even 3-6 inches. Yeah right! We maybe got 2 inches which is still enough to get Phil out of school but I would like one BIG snow and then be done with it!


Anyway, on one of our snow days we spent much of the day with our closest friends and their wonderful kiddos at their Mamma's house. The daddies took the older ones outside to sled while us mommies stayed inside with the little ones. We had a great time of fellowship by a warm, cozy fireplace while they braved the chilly temps!


Riley is pretty fearless when it comes to most things outdoors, especially sledding. There were plenty of great sledding hills of various sizes. She of course wanted to try the longest hill...

What a sweet Daddy...instead of making her drag her own sled all the way back to the top, he did it for her.

Here's "Big Joe" (as Riley calls him) pushing Bethany for a go...

Josie enjoyed showing off her standing skills in the warmth of the indoors! (Don't you love those CHUNKY legs!!)

Poor thing...Daddy stuck a suction cup dart to her head for a pose.

Once the kiddos finally gave out, they enjoyed hot chocolate and 'Randa fixed us some delicious soup. We spent the rest of the day playing Rook (we won't discuss who won...) and the kids got into everything they could! We had a blast! "Randa & Mamma were a wonderful hostesses!

Yesterday I spotted this red cardinal perched amongst the snow and thought it was a beautiful site...about the only time I like a Cardinal! (We're big UK fans and DON'T like the Cardinals...Riley actually calls them the big red chickens!)

And this was my favorite site of the day...isn't she precious?

God is so good to have blessed me with such a wonderful husband, children, family, and friends. My cup runneth over!