SNOW

Well, it is another snowy day here in the Midwest. I am very proud of myself today for using the snow blower we have. John talked me through starting it over the phone again, for it has been a year since I used it last. So much better than shoveling. Karli was in the yard while I was doing the driveway. She was trying to make snow angels and kept falling into the snow face first on purpose. We were both soaked when it was time to come in. How many more weeks until Spring?

Christmas

Well, Christmas has come and gone already. After weeks of preparation, it is all over in a flash. Almost like the 12+ inches of snow that has come and gone already. Amazing! The boys enjoyed Christmas as usual, but as they get older the gifts become smaller and less in number. Luckily they understand that Wii games, DS games and such are more expensive for Santa to take care of. Karli scored with a "pee pee potty doll" as she proclaimed when she opened it and lots of Hannah Montana gear from dolls to clothes to a bean bag chair. What fun! She even got a faux American Girl Doll from Ollie and Papa which she thinks is genuine. The funny thing was she woke up on Christmas Eve after her nap and announced she wasn't opening any presents because she didn't know what was inside them. She got over that very quickly.