Seriously- SNOW.... SNOW....and more SNOW!!

We have had an unbelievable amount of snow this winter. I think we are at around 55"+, which is like the 7th snowiest winter on record and it's only mid February! Anyway, I really don't mind the snow, but I don't like all the ice we are getting & I don't like the fridged tempuratures.

Here are a few pictures of the kiddos playing outside. These pictures are from a few weeks ago- the snow in the backyard is deeper than they are tall now!!

Austen- all bundled up & looking so cute!
Love this picture of the girls- I think it's just too adorable, love their hats!

All 3 just walking around in the snow. And then a close up of Caitlen & Brooklen alone.

It was semi warm one afternoon as it was starting to snow so I bundled up the kiddos & took them outside to play in the snow. After a couple of trips up & down the stairs trying to carry 3 coats, 3 hats, 3 pairs of shoes, 3 pairs of mittens, a towel to step onto when we came in, oh and my shoes, coat & mittens. Once we got outside I realized I forgot the camera &/or video camera, it was too late & I knew I wasn't going to be able to just step them all inside the door to grab it. They had fun playing outside & was hoping for another nice day. Oh it was pretty funny when I called DJ at work & told him I took the kiddos out to play & how cute they were, but that I forgot the camera he said "maybe you can take them out again after nap" Oh, like it was just that easy!! Well, we were lucky enough to get another semi warm day when DJ was home, so we bundled them up (much easier with another set of hands!) and we took them outside. They like walking around- they really like having their shoes & coats on, it's like a treat. I must not take them out enough, which I know I really haven't- it's either too cold or someone or all have a cold!
Enjoy the pictures!

Snowy Roof

Thought this was funny, doesn't it look like 2 eyes & a nose. This is a picture of our neighbor's roof, we are looking out our kitchen sliding glass doors- it looks like someone is looking right back at us!

Back Up & Running

Pictures are on their way!! Yeah!! I may also have some back posts- I had the posts written, just didn't have the pictures on the computer to go with my babble! So, I have a few that are just saved as drafts that I may now add the pictures to & share with you even though it's old news- the photos will still be fun. But, right now it's time for lunch, so we'll see if I get back to the computer today or maybe this weekend, but we kind of have a busy weekend planned. We are doing a JDRF walk tomorrow & then on Sunday I'm having my family over for brunch & a little get together.
Anyway, D.J. showed me how to get the pictures from the camera to the computer by hooking the camera up to the computer. I had always just taken the memory card out & put that in the computer- Yes, I'm that technology challenged! Well, not super tech challenged, just didn't know which cord or whatever to use- it was super easy once he showed me.

Camera on the fritz?!

Yes, I got my new camera (last fall) & yes, I do like it- even though I don't know 1/2 the stuff it can do! The problem is, I'm having LOTS of touble getting the pictures from my camera/memory stick onto my computer. Maybe it's my computer?? Anyway, that is one reason I've been a bad blogger... come on who just wants to read what I have to say? I know the main reason most of you stop by our wonderful Blog is to see pictures of the trips. Which I can totally understand, they are just adorable, I hope I have some new pictures for you soon! Keep checking back.
Oh, there are many other reasons for my lack of blogging. First let me explain that I usually do my blogging during the trips naptime.....

*Can't get the pictures off the memory stick
*Ran out of time in the day
*Don't have much to say
*Have too much to say that I would just ramble (kind of like I'm doing now!)
*I'm too tired
*Kiddos didn't nap well, someone is sick- happening a lot this winter!
*I'm watching someone elses child/children & don't have any extra time
*I took a nap instead of blogging
*I watched a soap (Y&R or General Hospital) while eating lunch instead
*Spent too much time playing online checking out other blogs
*Ran out of time in the day (oops I already said that one)
*The kiddos only took one nap & I did some cleaning
*I talked on the phone the entire nap time
*Oh, here's a new one-- I read some of my book instead. I know that is a shocker! I started reading a book & it's super good. My goal is to read a chapter a day, which hasn't been happening, but I'm reading more than I did last month!

Ok, I can hear someone is ready to get up, I better go. It's lunchtime & I have no idea what to feed these babies... oops, toddlers! Sorry, no pictures today- maybe DJ can get them onto the computer tonight & I can blog more tonight or tomorrow.
See you later =)
k

SNOW DAY!

The snow started falling Tuesday afternoon & didn't stop until yesterday afternoon- unconfirmed reports we got 12"+. The weathermen had predicted it was coming & they were right! I hate it when they say we are going to get a bunch of snow & we don't get a darn thing, if they are saying it's coming (& we have no where we have to go) then Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! I do really like snow, but could do without the ice. It was pretty fun, D.J. brought his laptop home from work, so he was able to stay at home (but he still had to work) & not have to venture out on the awful roads- it will be months before all our snow is cleared away. Sounds like we'll get more snow next week!

Here is picture out our basement doors of the deck stairs- Lots of snow! As you can see we forgot to take the patio furniture into the garage- thought it'd be ok under the deck, guess not! We'll have to remember that for next year.

What's your True Color?

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Black

Your color is black. The color of night. Serene and mysterious, black conjures up images of elegant evening gowns, dashing tuxedos, and gleaming limousines. Traditionally a symbol of success, black also represents power and an uncompromising demand for perfection. Not surprisingly, you tend to set challenging goals for yourself and do whatever it takes to achieve them — your strength of character is second to none. This unfaltering determination, along with your natural elegance, impresses people. But keep in mind that your personality might be intimidating to some. Try to temper your demanding side with a little softness — trust us, it won't kill you. Overall, though, black is the color of professionalism and achievement, which means it's clearly the color for you.

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/rd/50651/color/index.jsp?testname=colorogt&resultid=G

Merry Christmas!!!

...and the stockings were hung

We are all (almost) snuggled up in bed, we have the stocking hung by the chimney / fireplace with care.... we are ready for St. Nick / Santa to visit!
Sleep Tight & we'll see you in the morning!

It's The Day Before The Night Before Christmas

When I was little we had the BEST Christmas record, it was by the Caroleers & there was a song called The Day Before The Night Before Christmas & I always sing the song on Christmas Eve

It's the day before the night before Christmas and I'm busy, busy, busy being good... on the day before the night before Christmas, I'm gonna do everything a good boy should... I'm making up a list about 10 pages long.. I'm on page 10 now & still going strong... on the day before the night before Christmas, I'm busy, busy, busy being good... (Hi- mom, Kim & Jenna, I know you are all singing it right now!)

In the mood for nostalgia, we took the trips to see the Vinton Lights tonight. The Vinton Lights are a huge Christmas display of lights and custom made decorations put to music by the Kershner family just outside the town of Vinton. They have been putting up the display for 43 years!! I have been going to see them since I was little & I was very excited to take the trips this year. They really didn't get it quite yet, they all stayed in their car seats & kind of looked at the awesome lights display- I enjoyed it. Next year they will love it!

Here are a few photos of getting ready to go "bye-bye" & a couple of the Lights. At the end of the display there is a giraffe "Shorty" to take donations, I used to love to "feed" the giraffe money when I was little.

Christmas is almost here!
Are you ready for Christmas? I don't know about your household, but we are ready, but not ready for Christmas- if that makes any sense. I love Christmas, I love this time of year, I LOVE Christmas music (could honestly listen to it year round!) I love giving gifts & seeing the person's reaction. I love all the yummy goodies (but hate them come beginning of January, can you guess my New Year's Resolution?) But- there is still so much to do! I have lists all over the house with what I still need (or want) to get done. I don't have all the presents wrapped, heck I still have some that need to be put together! I need to make a few more dipped pretzels. I need to CLEAN my home!! We are supposed to have our first Christmas tomorrow, but the weather is looking yucky, but very Christmasy..... I'd take some more snow, but not on the days I have to travel- yes, I know I can be picky =)
ok- so, it's back to work! Maybe I can get a few things done before my babies (I mean toddlers!!) wake up.
Trip down memory lane......here is a picture of the trips last year at Christmas. My babies are growing up so fast (too fast!)