The Groundhog was Wrong

A second snowstorm came through the midwest again last night and this morning. Last weeks blizzard left us with 12 inches in snow in just a matter of hours. This snow was much more "normal" and the accumulation (8-10 inches?) was over the course of evening to lunch time. It was also much heavier and a nightmare to shovel... but it was really beautiful! 

Even though the little bench was covered, I still wanted a picture! It's my favorite photo spot! :)

This is a photo that my father in law took-- but I just love it!

Lastly-- I snapped this one as Derek was finishing up the driveway this evening. It was absolutely freezing outside, but his heart was melting as she ran down the driveway saying, "I love you Daddy!"

With this sudden burst of winter over the past week-- I think it's safe to say that the groundhog was so totally and completely wrong. I'm glad we ended up with some snow this year because the last two winters have been without and this will certainly be good for the grass and fields considering the drought of this past summer. But Spring-- where ever you are--I'm patiently awaiting your arrival and I will gladly welcome you with open arms... Don't stay away too long!!

Sleeping Kiddos

I went to check on my nephew a few minutes after he told me he was going to take a nap this afternoon {yes, you read that right} and this is what I found:

Gives a whole new meaning to falling asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow!

And then, Belle was playing in the cabinet today—and though she didn’t actually fall asleep, she held still {!!!} like this for several minutes. A little rest was apparently all she needed—she hit the ground running after this little break.

And after taking those two pictures, it reminded me of this picture from last week. Jackson will do ANYTHING to keep himself from falling asleep for a nap. Despite my attempts to keep all writing objects out of the hands of my children, he can always find a pen {sometimes a permanent marker, but that came from Derek’s stuff- not mine!} and he will draw on his cheeks and the tops of his hands.

Oh, sleeping kiddos—you’re so peaceful and cute!

WW: Aunt Ashley

Aunt Ashley is still enjoying her Christmas break. I miss those good ol' college days with a month long break between semesters. Ashley has stayed the night a couple of times and is great at entertaining Jackson {and I am entertained hearing her try to explain the logic behind putting the puzzle together to a three year old}.

Isn't Aunt Ashley lots of fun? 

Wordless Wednesday: Jackson, make the face that makes Belle smile

... and it works every time!